Supervisory Skills for Florida Licensed Practical Nurses

Supervisory Skills for Florida Licensed Practical Nurses is a comprehensive training program designed to fulfill the Florida Board of Nursing’s 30-hour supervisory course requirement for LPNs who are transitioning into roles of increased responsibility. This course equips practical nurses with the core knowledge and applied skills necessary to effectively supervise unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs), collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain regulatory compliance in a variety of healthcare environments.

The curriculum emphasizes leadership principles, delegation strategies, conflict resolution, communication, time management, and legal aspects of supervision. Practical application is emphasized through realistic case studies and scenarios relevant to long-term care, acute care, and community-based settings. Ethical considerations, scope of practice limitations, and accountability in clinical oversight are also addressed in alignment with Florida administrative code.

Topics covered include:

• Fundamentals of Nursing Supervision: Defining the supervisory role of LPNs within Florida’s scope of practice and understanding delegation authority.
• Leadership Styles and Development: Exploration of transformational, transactional, and situational leadership models and their application in nursing supervision.
• Effective Communication Techniques: Structured communication tools such as SBAR, active listening, feedback delivery, and assertiveness in team dynamics.
• Delegation and Assignment: Principles of safe and legal delegation to UAPs, including task selection, monitoring, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Time and Resource Management: Prioritizing tasks, managing multiple responsibilities, and adapting to workflow demands in high-paced clinical environments.
• Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Review of Florida statutes and regulations governing LPN supervision, liability considerations, and reporting obligations.
• Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving: Strategies to manage interpersonal conflicts, patient dissatisfaction, and performance issues among supervisees.
• Documentation and Accountability: Best practices for supervisory record-keeping, incident documentation, and communication with higher-level providers.
• Coaching and Staff Development: Techniques to guide, mentor, and evaluate UAP performance, including constructive feedback and support strategies.
• Quality and Safety Oversight: Monitoring adherence to policies, infection control standards, and patient care protocols under LPN supervision.

Completion Requirements:

To receive full CE credit, participants must:

• Register for the course.
• Complete all course materials and content modules.
• Score 70% or higher on the post-test.
• Submit a completed course evaluation.

Resources provided may include supervision checklists, Florida Board of Nursing guidelines, and sample delegation logs for workplace use.

Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: No relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by the planners or faculty.
• Commercial Support: This course was developed without commercial sponsorship.
• Non-Endorsement: Accreditation does not imply endorsement of any specific products or companies.
• Off-Label Product Use: No off-label uses of medications or devices are discussed in this course.