Courses

This comprehensive study guide is designed to enhance your knowledge of trauma nurse practices, professional development, regulations and care of specific injuries and emergencies. This is a great resource for those preparing to take the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification exam.

Learn about the assessment and management of pediatric cervical spine injuries in this 20-minute medical education video presented by Dr. Sujit Iyer. Gain essential knowledge for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and primary care providers who treat pediatric emergencies. Explore evidence-based approaches and current guidelines for handling cervical spine trauma in children, from newborns to adolescents. Part of a comprehensive 22-hour pediatric emergency medicine course, this lecture delivers data-driven content from experienced pediatric emergency medicine educators to build confidence in diagnosing and treating these challenging cases.

Nursing programs partner with a variety of clinical practice settings to provide student nurses expert clinical training. This essential partnership assures students are prepared to provide quality patient care. Within these practice sites, staff registered nurses (RNs) provide nursing students rich clinical learning experiences within a safe yet challenging learning environment. These RNs are identified as Nurse Preceptors. While many clinical practice sites have programs that prepare staff nurses to precept new employees, most programs do not include specific preparation for working with nursing students. This Preceptor Development Program is designed to prepare registered nurses to construct high quality, rich, and effective learning experiences. Staff RNs who participate in preceptor development programs report more confidence and satisfaction in the preceptor role. This effect translates to the student’s learning as well. Students who have well prepared clinical preceptors describe effective and valued learning experiences. Topic areas covered in these modules include: 1. Preceptor roles and responsibilities 2. Assessing learner needs and learning styles 3. Clinical teaching 4. Critical thinking and clinical decision making 5. Legal issues in preceptorships 6. Communication and conflict resolution 7. Managing learning experiences of culturally and generationally diverse students Verified learners may receive 8 continuing education units (CE's) from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. The University of Maryland School of Nursing is an accredited provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Register right the first time. Presented by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), this two-week course gives detailed guidance on registering your charity right the first time. If you’re thinking of starting a charity, want to find out more about the legal requirements of doing so, or need to adjust your current registration, you’ll find this course invaluable. Learn the key requirements for becoming a registered charity On this course, you’ll get a detailed look at all the requirements a charity needs to meet to qualify for ACNC registration, as well as common issues that could prevent registration. You’ll also learn about the 14 charity subtypes so you can assess which best fit your organisation, improving your chances of a successful registration application even more. Understand your charity’s legal requirements and possible tax concessions and benefits You’ll get the chance to examine the legal requirements for governing documents and experiment with model templates. Being registered as a charity means access to tax concessions and benefits. You’ll be able to investigate tax concessions and other benefits that your organisation might be entitled to. Learn about the ACNC from the ACNC The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is the national regulator of charities. They register and regulate Australia’s many charities and help charities understand and meet their obligations through information, advice, and guidance. They also help the public understand the work of the not-for-profit sector and provide a free searchable register of Australian registered charities. Their staff are experts in their fields and up-to-date with current and emerging trends in charity law and the charity sector. This course is designed for anyone trying to register their charity for the first time, and for anyone with a registered charity that has changed direction and needs to update its official documents.

Discover the importance of good governance for registered charities To function effectively and do as much good as possible, charities must be governed well. If you want to embed good governance into your organisation’s structure, this course from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is for you. Foster good relations between your governing body and stakeholders If your governing body is functioning properly, your stakeholders will trust you and provide real support. With this in place, your registered charity is able to function at its best. This course will show you what you need to know about day-to-day governance, to help you ensure members of your governing body and stakeholders work as a collective. Handle your policies and procedures correctly You’ll learn how to properly handle internal disputes and external complaints, along with other policies and procedures. Importantly, you’ll get familiar with the purpose of a governing document and its key parts. Your governing document gives your organisation its legal existence, so understanding exactly how it works is vital. You’ll also find out how to change this document to improve or update your governance structures as necessary. This course is designed for anyone working in or interested in the charity sector. New and existing board members, as well as lawyers and other sector advisors, will all find it beneficial.

In this self-paced study guide course, you can familiarize yourself with the topics you'll encounter on the Registered Dietitian (RD) Exam. Using our video lessons and self-assessment quizzes, you can evaluate your understanding of core concepts covered on the exam and ensure that you are fully prepared to earn a high score.

Explore research findings on characteristics of successful nurse directors in this 34-minute video lecture by Dr. Debra Burke. Gain insights into factors contributing to high employee satisfaction scores, including effective leadership strategies, creating supportive work environments, and maintaining work-life balance. Learn about the importance of staff connections, succession planning, and future trends in nursing leadership. Discover valuable information for aspiring and current nurse directors seeking to enhance their management skills and improve team performance in healthcare settings.

Explore the fundamental question of defining life in this one-hour lecture by Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse. Delve into the extraordinary nature of living things, examining key biological concepts such as cells, genes, chromosomes, and DNA. Learn about chemical machines, gene regulation, and natural selection. Discover the six principles that characterize life and gain insights from Nurse's groundbreaking research on cell growth and division. Understand the broader implications of these findings for cancer research and other serious diseases.

Gain insights into the life of a US Air Force Flight Nurse as Tim Davis, a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse at Mary Greeley Medical Center, shares his experiences from a recent deployment to Afghanistan. Discover how nursing skills and knowledge are applied in challenging military environments, and learn about the unique aspects of flight nursing during this 39-minute talk. Explore the intersection of civilian and military healthcare as part of a special Nurses Week presentation highlighting nurses who extend their expertise beyond the hospital setting.

Welcome to the Nursing Preceptor Education Program (NPEP), founded by Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine (Lunder-Dineen) a division of the he Peter L. Slavin, MD Academy for Applied Learning in Health Care (Slavin Academy) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Lunder-Dineen was established to provide education to health care professionals tailored to address critical public health and workforce issues. In 2015, Lunder-Dineen led by a statewide Advisory Team of nurse leaders across Maine and MGH established the original program titled the Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program, as a solution to the paucity of formally trained nurse preceptors in Maine. Its overarching goal is to advance and support the recruitment, integration, satisfaction, and retention of nursing students, new nurses, and transitioning nurses across the continuum of care The demand for preceptor education is not unique to Maine. In 2023, with the support of MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing (MGH IHP SoN), as co-sponsors, the blended learning program was redesigned with dynamic and intuitive online modules and interactive synchronous workshop sessions. These enhancements were meticulously incorporated to reflect the multifaceted roles of nurse preceptors. A major resource for course planning has been the seminal work of Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAONL, FAAN. Ulrich's book, Mastering Precepting (2023), serves as a cornerstone resource for nurse preceptors seeking to expand their expertise in the precepting role. The program is structured with 7 asynchronous modules with an estimated time to complete of ~8 hours and 2 half-day live virtual workshops (~8 hours). Today, Lunder-Dineen, the Slavin Academy and the IHP SoN, with support from MGH Nursing and Patient Care Services, are proud to offer the asynchronous portion of this course in an on-demand format, via this featured course on EdX with continuing education credit for nurses across the globe provided through the MGH IHP SoN. Following completion of the modules you may be eligible to enroll in the live virtual workshops typically held 1-2 times per year. At the end of this course, you will find more details regarding the workshop and enrollment process.

Dartmouth Health Continuing Education for Professionals Home, The 2022 Nursing Leadership Webinar Series: When Nurse Leaders Speak, Legislators Listen, 5/10/2022 12:00:00 PM - 5/10/2025 1:00:00 PM, We know that legislation affects healthcare costs, decision-making, and overall health-related choices for our patients and ourselves. Politicians must often make decisions on proposed bills with limited knowledge of the impact they can have on patient populations, healthcare, and healthcare organizations. Based on Gallup poll results, nurses have been chosen as the number one trusted profession for twenty years in a row. As respected health care professionals, we are able to draw on our expertise – and reputation - to support appropriate legislation. We can contribute personal experiences as professionals in healthcare to address any number of proposed bills by making calls, writing letters, or providing written or in-person testimony. Nursing organizations, such as the New Hampshire Nurses Association (NHNA), not only serve as guides in this work, but offer opportunities to help us learn more and take action. As nurse leaders, we have a significant role to play in the future of healthcare. We encourage you to join us and learn more about the importance of all nurses becoming more aware and involved in legislation that can affect their profession and practice. Presenters Polly K. Campion, MS, RN About our Presenter Polly is a registered nurse and former two-term New Hampshire State Legislator, having served as Vice-Chair of the Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee. She is an experienced professional with extensive leadership experience and diverse background in continuous healthcare improvement. Beginning her nursing experience in inpatient oncology, Polly demonstrated progressive leadership and responsibility for clinical improvement, patient safety, and regulatory accreditation over twenty-plus years at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Alliance. Following her retirement from DHMC, she worked as a Healthcare Quality Consultant with the Foundation for Healthy Communities and the Home Care Association of New Hampshire.During her time in the Legislature, Polly sponsored or co-sponsored over 40 bills, addressing a wide variety of topics, primarily related to public health. Polly currently serves as the Chair of the NH State Commission on Aging, a comprehensive body formed due to legislation she introduced. She also continues to serve on the State Health Assessment/State Health Improvement Plan Advisory Council (SHA/SHIP), the Medical Advisory Committee of the NH Crisis Standards of Care Committee, and the NH Nurses Association Commission on Government Affairs.A fierce advocate for nurses, patients, and system improvement, Polly has spoken widely on topics addressing system redesign to reduce harm, measuring adverse events, ethical review of quality improvement, reliability in health care, learning from adverse events, pathways and protocols, and creating best practices. She has published articles in the Journal of Nursing Administration, Journal of Nursing Care Quality, Nursing Quality Connection, and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Bulletin and co-authoring a cookbook.Pamela P. DiNapoli, Ph.D., RN, CNLAbout our Presenter Pam is the Executive Director of the NH Nurses Association, which represents the nurses of New Hampshire in advocacy efforts through legislation, political action, and education. Before becoming Executive Director, she held various positions with the association, including Chair of the Government Affairs Council, Chair of the Commission on Education, and Secretary. In addition, she has been a member of the New Hampshire Nurses association since 1989.Carol A. Townsend, MSN, RN, CNMLAbout our PresenterCarol is the Director of Nursing for the Community Group Practice in Ambulatory Care within Divisional Administration at Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics in Nashua, NH. She met Polly Campion in November 2019 when she was in a Healthcare Policy class. Polly spoke so well about legislation and the importance of a nursing voice. Carol joined as a guest for a CGA (Commission of Government Affairs) meeting of the NHNA. From that point on, she was hooked. She signed on as a member shortly after and spent the first year learning more about legislation and action. Recently, Carol has been able to be part of calls with senators, written testimony, and any other way to share her knowledge on how nurses can have a voice in legislation that affects the care of patients in our community. Learning Outcome At the conclusion of this learning activity, (at least 75% of) participants will be able to discuss the important role of the nurse as an active participant in the legislative process in New Hampshire. Bibliographic MaterialThe General Court of New Hampshire. (2021). The General Court of New Hampshire. https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/08). (2022, February 8). [Video]. YouTube.Join Us. (2022). New Hampshire Nurses Association | Nursing Network. https://nhnurses.nursingnetwork.com/page/93196-join-usLegiScan | New Hampshire State Dashboard. (2022). LegiScan. https://legiscan.com/NHThe New Hampshire House of Representatives. (2021a). The New Hampshire House of Representatives. https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspxThe New Hampshire House of Representatives. (2021b). The New Hampshire House of Representatives. https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/remotetestimony/submitted_testimony.aspxSenate Health and Human Services (04/06). (2022, April 6). [Video]. YouTube.

Join this 90-minute live webinar designed to help new graduate nurses overcome the most common fears and challenges they face during their first year of practice. Learn from nursing experts Nurse Mike Linares and Nurse Alison Colvin as they provide real-talk guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to help you transition from student to confident practicing nurse. Discover strategies to manage the overwhelming feelings that often accompany starting a nursing career, gain insights into navigating workplace dynamics, and develop the confidence needed to provide quality patient care. Access expert advice on building clinical skills, managing time effectively, communicating with healthcare teams, and handling the emotional aspects of nursing practice. Benefit from the combined expertise of Simple Nursing and Elite Learning in this comprehensive session that addresses the psychological and practical challenges new nurses encounter when entering the profession.

Explore a comprehensive 25-minute lecture on "Practice Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education" presented by Dr. Fenella Gill for OPENPediatrics. Gain insights into the development of consistent outcome standards for pediatric critical care nursing education. Learn about Dr. Gill's research methodology, data collection process, and the importance of health consumer perspectives in shaping these standards. Discover the most interesting findings from personal interviews and their impact on education. Understand the international implications of this research and the feedback received from nursing staff. Delve into the PhD by publication method and its relevance to this study. This informative talk provides valuable knowledge for healthcare professionals involved in critical care nurse education and those interested in improving standards in pediatric intensive care.

Learn to navigate common mistakes and challenges faced by new graduate nurses in this comprehensive 94-minute webinar featuring nursing experts Mike Linares and Alison Colvin. Discover practical strategies for handling errors, building confidence, and developing resilience during your transition from student to practicing nurse. Explore real-world scenarios, understand how to respond professionally when mistakes occur, and gain insights into creating a supportive learning environment. Master essential skills for error prevention, effective communication with colleagues and supervisors, and maintaining patient safety while building your clinical competence as a new nursing professional.

This self-paced study guide course covers the topics you'll find on the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Exam. Our short, engaging lessons and self-assessment quizzes will help you solidify your knowledge so you'll be prepared to earn a passing score.

Enhance your ability to pass the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Examination by reviewing the short lessons in this study guide. Test your knowledge of topics you need to know for the exam by answering practice questions from our lesson quizzes, chapter exams and course assessment.

Explore the roles and specialist nursing skills expected of care home nurses Care homes are vital in meeting the needs of people living with health and social care needs. Despite this, the sector struggles to recruit and retain registered care home nurses. On this course, you will improve your knowledge of the skills nurses need to effectively look after care home residents. You will discuss the myths surrounding care homes and the clinical and ethical decisions nurses need to make on a regular basis. You will also understand how care home nurses work together with residents and their families, and the nursing career development opportunities in the sector. This course is designed for anyone with a personal or professional interest in care home nursing. This includes registered nurses, nursing students, and care home workers, managers, and residents.

Examine the responsibility of a nurse in public health It is important that, as a nurse, you think critically about health and wellbeing and evaluate how your own values, beliefs, and attitudes regarding health inequalities may impact on your assumptions and approach to public health in everyday practice. On this course, you’ll be encouraged to think about the meaning of health and consider holistic, medical, and social approaches to it. Understand different models of health and wellbeing You’ll explore different health models, critiquing the medical model of health, and exploring the social model and the ‘salutogenic’ approach to health. You’ll have the chance to define what wellbeing means in practice, and understand why it matters in the context of health promotion and social reform. Identify why health inequalities exist As a nurse, it’s important to bear in mind that not everyone has equal access to healthcare. Alongside health experts at Coventry, you’ll learn why health inequalities between rich and poor persist, exploring both social and behavioural factors. Finally, you’ll look at how we can tackle these health inequalities, including examining the distribution of power and resources in society. This course is designed for experienced nurses wanting or needing to extend their understanding of how nurses can act as promoters of health. This course is designed for experienced nurses wanting or needing to extend their understanding of how nurses can act as promoters of health.

Nursing professionals are expected to have both clinical and business skills to succeed in management roles. This learning path teaches the skills needed to excel in healthcare management: business basics, project management, financial literacy, and how to use AI tools to enhance productivity. Tune in, pass the final exam, and earn your certificate. This learning path is in collaboration with the American Nurses Association. Learn more about ANA continuing nurse education and professional development resources here.Discover foundational business principles.Plan and execute projects effectively.Analyze financial data for decision-making.Explore AI tools to enhance productivity.

Nurses can play a central role in mitigating and adapting to current and future health threats from climate change. This course provides nurses with tailored information about climate change related stressors and how they impact the health of populations and communities around the world. This course will also provide actionable steps, focused primarily on adaptation, that nurses can take to address and prepare for these health impacts at the individual level, the health-system level, and the community level. Within this course, climate-related health impacts will be discussed utilizing the conceptual framework of planetary health. Planetary health refers to "the health of human civilization and the state of the natural systems on which it depends" (Lancet). This course was co-developed by the Yale School of Nursing in collaboration with the Alliance for Nurses for Health Environments and Healthcare Without Harm. This course can be used by health professionals to earn contact hours for continuing education.