About the CNL eLearning Series

Nurses have a key role to play to ensure the best quality of life and care for residents and a healthy work environment. Everyday, nurses have to work effectively with a broad range of people across departments and roles, as well as with residents who have high care and support needs. Nurses act as key contacts for families/care partners, work with primary care providers, and engage with hospitals and others in the healthcare system.

This series will enhance the clinical leadership skills of nurses working in long-term care through realistic scenarios and scenario-based practice.

The eLearning series helps nurses navigate conflict, communicate with confidence, and learn how to thrive as clinical leaders in three short courses:

• Course 1. Communicating Effectively
• Course 2. Handling Conflict with Care
• Course 3. Being a Leader

Audience

Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) working in long-term care, and nursing students.

Accreditation

The CNL eLearning series is now accredited through the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA). The eLearning has been through rigorous quality assessment and has achieved nationwide recognition. If you complete all three CNL eLearning courses, you can earn 1 CNA credit towards your continuing professional development.

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the people who contributed to the development and review of content for these courses:

• Dr. Mary Ann Murray, RN, PhD, CHPCN(c), Professor, Nursing Studies, Algonquin College
• Susan Ogilvie, RN, MEd, MScN, Professor, Nursing Studies, Algonquin College
• Michelle Fleming, SSW, BA, Knowledge Broker, Ontario CLRI at Bruyère
• Jen Plant, MSc, Director of Clinical Practice, Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre
• Sue Burnell-Jones, RN, A/Manager Personal Care, Peter D Clark Home
• Joanne Villeux, RN, BScN, Centre d’Acceuil Champlain
• Susan Wendt, RN, Director of Care, Saint-Louis Residence
• GEVC Inc.

Conflict of interest statement: The authors have declared to have no conflicts of interest.

References

The following references were used in the development of the eLearning courses:

Course 1. Communicating Effectively

• Arnold, E.C., & Boggs, K.U. (2018). Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for nurses. Toronto: Elsevier.
• College of Nurses of Ontario. (2018). Practice guidelines: Authorizing mechanisms. Retrieved from: https://www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/prac/41075_authorizingmech.pdf
• Chute, A. (2019). Communication: At the heart of nursing practice. pp. 611. In Gregory, D., Raymond-Seniuk, C., Patrick, L., & Stephen, T. Fundamentals: Perspectives on the art and science of Canadian nursing. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
• Potter, P.A., & Perry, A.G. (2018). Canadian fundamentals of nursing. (6th ed.). Toronto: Elsevier.

Course 2. Handling Conflict with Care

• Arnold, E.C., & Boggs, K.U. (2018). Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. (7th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.
• Beebe, S.A., Beebe, S.J., & Ivy, D. (2016). Communication principles for a lifetime (6th ed.)
• Furlong, G. T. (2010). The conflict resolution toolbox. Models & maps for analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving conflict. Mississauga, Ontario: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
• Lazoritz & Carlson, (2008). In Weiss, S.A., & Tappen, R. M. (2015). Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management. (7th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
• Pettrey, L. (2003). Who let the dogs out? Managing conflict with courage and skill. Critical Care Nursing, 23, 21-24. http://ccn.aacnjournals.org
• Weiss, S.A., & Tappen, R. M. (2015). Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management. (6th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
• College of Nurses of Ontario (2018). Practice guidelines: Conflict prevention and management. Retrieved from: https://www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/prac/47004_conflict_prev.pdf

Course 3. Being a Leader

• Atkinson-Smith, M. (2011). Are you a transformational leader? Nursing Management, 44-50.
• Canadian Nurses Organization, (2019). Developing SMART Learning Goals. Retrieved from: https://www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/qa/2019/smart-goals-2019.pdf
• Chu, C. H., Wodchis, W. P., & McGilton, K. S. (2014). Turnover of regulated nurses in long-term care facilities. Journal of Nursing Management, 22, 553-562.
• Cook, Michael J. "The attributes of effective clinical nurse leaders." Nursing Standard 15.35 (2001)
• Cummings, G. G., MacGregor, T., Davey, M., Wong, C. A., Lo, E., Muise, M. & Stafford, E. (2018). Leadership styles and outcome patterns for the nursing workforce and work environment: a systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 85, 19-60.
• Ellis, K. (2016). Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario: Every Nurse a Leader Workshop. Toronto, ON.
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• Hutchinson, M., & Jackson, D. (2013). Transformational leadership in nursing: Towards a more critical approach. Nursing Inquiry, 20(1), 11-22.
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• Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, (2013). Developing and Sustaining Nursing Leadership Best Practice Guidelines. Retrieved from: http://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/developing-and-sustaining-nursing-leadership
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