Supervisory Skills for LPNs

This innovative online course offers an engaging way for LPNs to master essential leadership and supervisory skills. It consists of 14 interactive modules that follow a consistent organizational structure and features a wealth of learning activities, exercises, case studies, audio and video clips. Blending seamlessly into your nursing experience, it provides key information, reinforces learning, and provides application of important supervisory concepts.

As required by the Florida Board of Nursing, this course provides an overview of Chapter 464, F.S., the Nurse Practice Act, Sections 456.031, 456.033, F.S., and Chapter 64B9, F.A.C., Rules and Regulations for Nursing. Also, the scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse is reviewed as defined in Section 464.003(3)(b), F.S. Other topics covered are the supervisory role of the licensed practical nurse as defined in Section 400.23(3)(c), F.S., including limits of authority and appropriate documentation in patient records, supervisory role transition, strategies for directing the practice of others, principles of delegation, effective communication, team building and conflict resolution, work performance accountability, employee evaluation, interpersonal relationship skills, assignment development, and recognition and resolution of inappropriate delegation.

This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and complies with Florida Rule 64B9-16.003 Competency and Knowledge Requirements Necessary to Qualify the LPN to Supervise in Nursing Home Facilities.