Limited enrollment
Enroll early, sold out in the past two years

This Academy is made possible through a grant from the DHHS, HRSA, NEPRS, D11HP08365-02-00.

MU Leadership Development Academy for RNs in LTC (Year 3)

What last year's participants say

The Leadership Academy was a lifeline. The information (the instructors) brought to the program was spot on everything I needed to do my job better. But the manner in which it was presented made the big difference. The other class participants, what a wealth of knowledge and support. I now have a savings account of experience I can tap when needed. I am more confident in my position . . . and feel less threatened by new problems.

Mary Beth Weeks, RN, DON, The Baptist Home, Chillicothe

The LDA has improved me as a nurse manager and leader. I appreciate my staff more and approach them from a teaching standpoint. The LDA helped me to not be so overwhelmed and start with small changes, involve my staff in the decision making process, and continue to ask why, why, why.

Heather Vogan, RN, DON, Moberly Nursing and Rehab, Moberly

The opportunity to listen to, and share with others from all over the state is priceless. The comfort in knowing that others are having the same type of problems within this culture we call LTC, and are still surviving. Having instructors that succeeded in sharing a wealth of information in a very comprehensible way, and with a passion for nursing home residents that is very evident.

Patricia Stull, RN, Director of Medicare and Therapy Services, Loch Haven Nursing Home, Macon

I have been able to become a better manager of my staff and hopefully a better leader. We recently received our results from our employee surveys. The staff who report to me gave me high marks in every category. I know some of this was due to the leadership academy.

Laura (Bobbi) Barker, Skilled Nursing Unit Coordinator, St. Mary’s Manor, Blue Springs

The most meaningful aspect of LDA has been the open forum discussions, where all can have input and give feedback. I especially liked the case scenarios that really got me thinking, “What would I do in that situation.”

Nadine E. Booher, RN, Assistant Director of Nursing Services. Golden Living Center, Westwood Health and Rehabilitation, Clinton

My views changed on how to define the line between a leader and a manager. I learned to be a better listener. I think this is the best class any Director of Nurses could ever attend.

Tammy Parks, RN, Director of Nursing, Golden Living Center, Malden

The Academy has taught me to take the time to examine all aspects of a situation before making decisions. I only wish I had taken this class prior to starting this position. The Academy should be required for all persons in long term care management or supervisory positions.

Elizabeth Lassley, RN, DON, Webco Manor, Marshfield

The most important aspect of the LDA has been the networking. I feel the LDA strengthened my ability as a nurse leader. It made me feel as if I was doing the right things and had the resources to “back me up”. I could call up my new “network” of cohorts and bounce ideas and thoughts off of them, I did not have this avenue before.

Barbara Ann Bram, RN, BSN, Assistant Director of Nursing, Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs, Ballwin

The Academy has changed my perception of leadership. Before attending this Academy I understood the need to communicate, but desired a way to communicate and make a difference. When you make your expectations clear, your staff knows what you expect. . . this makes the whole process of management easier. I have learned to give credit for positive things I see, not just negative. I keep personal thank you notes in my desk, and give them to staff when I see them doing positive things around the facility.

Kristen Starkey, RN, Madison Medical Center, Fredericktown

I would recommend this Leadership Academy to every nurse in a leadership role. This year has been the best educational experience I have had since I became a nurse 20 years ago. Learning what leadership and management really is and then learning how to do it effectively. This was also a support group. I can understand why DONs don’t last long; I think it has to do with little to no training.

Patricia Heldebrandt, RN, Perry Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Perryville

A certificate program offered by the MU Sinclair School of Nursing to prepare nurse-leaders in long-term care.

Begins Sept. 8, 2009 and ends May 13, 2010.

Six sites to choose from:

Columbia
Kansas City
Kirksville
Poplar Bluff
Springfield
St. Louis

Cost

$750 course fee; may be paid in three installments, if needed. You are not officially enrolled until the first payment is received. Enrollment is limited to 35. The previous year’s classes SOLD OUT weeks before the start date. (Course fee includes the nine-day Certificate Course with nationally recognized Nursing and Nursing Home Administrators CE credit, a complimentary Professional Development day, Day 10, a comprehensive Course Syllabus, access to free online resources, mentoring, and a certificate suitable for framing in a black and gold soft bound MU cover.)
• Possibly two to three overnight stays, depending on the distance to/from Columbia.

Accreditation

Nursing contact hours
51.5 contact hours will be awarded to all individuals who successfully complete the Academy (Days 1 to 9) and are paid in full. An additional 5.0 contact hours will be awarded for Day 10. Provider Number 710-IV.

MU Sinclair School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Nursing home administrators credit
51.5 clock hours (Administrative) will be awarded for completion of Days 1 to 9 through the MO Board of Nursing Home Administrators. An additional 5.0 clock hours (Administrative) will be awarded for completion of Day 10. TA#073-909.

A Certificate from the University of Missouri will be awarded in addition to Nursing contact hours and Nursing Home Administrators credit.

Criteria for successful completion

Regular attendance — to meet the course objectives and fully benefit from the Academy, all absences (up to a maximum of two) must be made up, in conjunction with the Course Faculty. Days 1, 2 and 8 are mandatory classes. More than two absences will prevent participants from meeting the course objectives and will result in dismissal from the LDA.
Completion of pre-post Academy assessment tools.
Completion of daily evaluation tool.
Regular class participation, in person and online.
Completion and presentation of class project.
Use of online course management tool and learning resources.

Note
You must have access to a computer to use throughout the LDA and a working e-mail address.

Features

Targets DONs and other RNs in LTC who are interested in developing leadership and managerial competence
Nine full days of classes over a nine-month period (September 2009 to May 2010)
Complimentary Professional Development Day on Day 10
Innovative and evidence-based curriculum that views nursing homes as complex adaptive systems where management practices are powerful determinants of turnover and resident outcomes
Mentoring component
Ongoing interaction with peers and expert faculty, using electronic communication between monthly classes
An official Certificate Program through the University of Missouri offering nationally recognized Continuing Education credit, useful for national certification and recertification
Both Nursing and Nursing Home Administrators CE credit awarded

Purpose of the Academy
Prepare nurse leaders in LTC who can create and sustain improvement in their work settings, including ability to emphasize staff involvement, facilitate communication and teamwork, set clear expectations and ensure high standards of care.

Current research indicates better prepared nurse-leaders contribute to higher quality

of care to residents, improved risk management, increased retention and lower turnover of staff and a better bottom line for the facility.

These are the facts concerning the current state of affairs in LTC nursing leadership.

Most RNs in LTC enter the arena with little or no understanding of the complex and highly regulated LTC environment. They are overwhelmed and many leave their positions within the 1st six months of employment.
Many experts agree that the high turnover of DONs in LTC is a direct result of the gap between the expectations placed on the DONs and their ability to meet those expectations.
The DON turnover rate for Missouri is 52.3 percent, significantly exceeding the national DON turnover rate of 37.8 percent. Staff RN turnover for Missouri is even higher at 59.2 percent compared with the national average of 41 percent (AHCA, 2007). Research shows that the cost of recruiting, orienting and training a DON is many times over the cost of retention (and the cost of this Academy).
Many RNs in LTC practice in rural and underserved regions of state and most function as “Lone rangers”, with no accessible colleague reference group.

MU Leadership Development Academy can make a difference

Better prepared nurse leaders, who see themselves as highly competent for the job demands, are more likely to be reinforced by the job, see it as a career, and are less likely to leave the facility. A full 88 percent of the graduates from Year 1 continue to be employed at the same facility.
Retention of highly qualified nurses leads to higher performing nursing homes and a better bottom line.
The Academy will have ripple effects in the information and strategies that the Nurse Leaders will share with other members of the staff.
The mentoring component to the Leadership Development Academy will serve to enrich and expand RN peer-support networks. Mentors are available by phone, e-mail, or a personal visit to discuss ideas and challenges as well as serving as a sounding board and support network. Mentors continue to be available after the Academy, providing valuable resources and information.

Course objectives

Examine the critical role of the nurse leader in the nursing home.
Apply key leadership competencies to her/his current professional role.
Identify successful leadership strategies for creating and sustaining a high performing nursing home.

Curriculum

Day 1
Sept. 8, 2009 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Columbia

Introductions and Course Overview
Interactive hands-on instruction
- Basic Computer and Technology Skills: Learn what is required to navigate the online learning forum and successfully complete class projects.
- Web-Based Research and Resources for Evidence-Based Leadership in LTC: How to find answers to LTC regulatory questions and sources to guide your clinical practice.

Day 2
Sept. 9, 2009 (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Columbia

"You CAN Make a Difference!" Network and learn from providers across the state as we share what is working well and areas requiring change in our organizations.
Clinical Leadership: Explore your current leadership philosophy and discover ways to begin the journey of transformational leadership.

Day 3
Oct. 14, 2009 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Regional Interactive Television (ITV) sites

The Art and Science of Management: Management accountabilities for clinical and human resource issues such as planning, budgeting, and staffing.
Management of Human Resources: Setting clear expectations, rewards based on performance, and other practical issues.
Balancing Clinical and Fiscal Outcomes

Day 4
Nov. 18, 2009 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Regional Interactive Television (ITV) sites

When to Lead, When to Manage! Leading and Managing are two separate competencies, each being appropriate for specific situations. Learn the difference between the two, when each is needed, and assess your skills in each area.

Day 5
Jan. 13, 2010 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Regional Interactive Television (ITV) sites

Motivation and Meaningful Work: How does nursing leadership support the nursing workforce? Explore essential elements of what is necessary to recruit and retain staff as well as create an environment where job satisfaction can flourish.
Culture of Safety: A discussion of the nurse leader’s role in creating a culture of safety through shared values and optimal clinical outcomes.

Day 6
Feb. 10, 2010 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Regional Interactive Television (ITV) sites

Creating and leading effective teams: The elements of high performing teams and the nurse leader’s role in creating and sustaining a true team are presented. Learn what traits and characteristics are necessary to lead a high performing nursing home.
Quality Improvement Initiatives: You will progress through the quality improvement process while learning how to lead quality improvement efforts.

Day 7
March 17, 2010 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Regional Interactive Television (ITV) sites

Facilitating Change in the Midst of Chaos: The components of planning, organizing, and sustaining change using teams and transformational leadership philosophy.
Academy Projects — Participants will share the status of their class projects.

Day 8
April 14, 2010 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Regional Interactive Television (ITV) sites

Politics and Power: Hear from nurse leaders in the state as they share current nursing issues and discuss power and politics and the role of the LTC nurse leader.
Nurse Practice Act: A representative from the Missouri State Board of Nursing will present an overview of the nurse practice act as it relates to the LTC nurse leader’s scope of practice.
DHSS and State Regulations: Participate in a discussion with a representative from DHSS and get answers to your questions, including new insights into the survey process.
Ethical Considerations: Making decisions while considering the political, clinical, and regulatory ramifications as well as the resident’s wishes.

Day 9
May 12, 2010 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Peachtree Banquet and Catering Center, Columbia

Student Presentations of Class Projects
Transformational Leadership
Graduation Celebration

Day 10
May 13, 2010 (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Peachtree Banquet and Catering Center, Columbia

• Complimentary Professional Development Day

Looking toward the Future: The culture change movement from the clinical, regulatory, and nursing perspectives.
National Certification Options
Tour of Tiger Place, Model Aging-in-Place Facility

ITV sites for days 3 to 8

There must be a minimum of five participants per site in order for the Academy to be offered at that site.

Columbia
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at MU
3215 B. LeMone Industrial Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65211
Contact person: Laura Ward,
WardLA@missouri.edu, 573-882-7478
(Also the site for the first two days of the LDA with face-to-face classes on Sept. 8 and 9, 2009)
Kansas City
Jackson County Extension Center
West Central Regional Director’s Office
1106 W. Main Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Contact person: Crystal Lutgen,
lutgenc@missouri.edu, 816-252-5051
Kirksville
Telecommunications Community Resource Center
315 South Franklin St.
Kirksville, MO 63501
Contact person: Donna Watson, watsondon@missouri.edu, 660-785-2530
Poplar Bluff
Telecommunications Community Resource Center
200 E.K. Porter Building
2080 Three Rivers Blvd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Contact person: Christy Craft,
craftc@missouri.edu, 573-840-9450
Springfield (New location)
Ozarks Technical Community College
Human Resources Building
1139 East Central
Springfield, MO 65802
Contact person: Carolyn Cantrell, cantrelc@otc.edu, 417-447-2632 (Alternate: David Walker 417-447-4855)
St. Louis (New location)
St. Charles Community College
Room 223 LRC
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376
636-922-8582 (fax)
Contact person: Linda Shipley, lshipley@stchas.edu, 636-922-8468

Note to the administrator
Most RNs in LTC have not had the benefit of an intensive, structured educational program with a strong leadership focus to prepare them for today’s complex nursing home environment – one that is accessible and convenient. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your support for Nursing Leadership in your facility while improving staff retention, resident outcomes, and the bottom line, at the same time.

Lodging

If you should need lodging in Columbia, please contact Todd Winterbower, CE Coordinator for Nursing Outreach at the School of Nursing (WinterbowerT@missouri.edu or 573-882-0216).

Enrollment cancellation and substitution

We understand that circumstances may arise that require you to cancel or send a substitute. If you cancel your enrollment three or more weeks before the Academy begins (Aug. 18, 2009), your enrollment fee will be refunded, less a $75 processing fee. Although there are no refunds after that, you may identify a substitute to take your place, as long as this is done before the Academy begins. Please notify the Nursing Outreach office (Todd Winterbower, WinterbowerT@missouri.edu or 573-882-0216) of any enrollment changes prior to the Academy to ease the check-in process.

Tax deduction

Your expenditure for this activity may qualify you for a Lifetime Learning federal tax credit. Tax deduction information regarding continuing education expenses is available from the IRS or tax advisors (Treasury Regulation 1.162.5).

Updated 8/13/09

On this page

Dates and locations
Cost
Accreditation
Features
Purpose of the academy
MU Leadership Development Academy can make a difference
Course objectives
Curriculum
ITV sites
Lodging
Enrollment cancellation and substitution
Tax deduction

Faculty

Alexis Roam, MS(N), RN, Program Manager, Primaris and Consultant Clinical Educator, QIPMO, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia
Lynne Ott, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Patient Care Services, Fitzgibbon Hospital, Marshall
Amy Vogelsmeier, PhD, RN, BC, GCNS, Assistant Professor, Coordinator for Leadership in Nursing and Health-Care Systems, John A. Hartford Claire M. Fagin Post Doctoral Scholar, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri

National consultant

Charlotte Eliopoulous, PhD, ND, MPH, RN, Executive Director, American Association for Long Term Care Nursing, Glen Arm, MD

Advisory council

Myra Aud, PhD, RN, NHA, Associate Professor, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia
Roni Drew, RN, Director of Skilled Nursing, Moberly Regional Medical Center, Moberly
Jon Dolan, Executive Director, Missouri Health Care Association, Jefferson City
Marcia K. Flesner, PhD, RN, Clinical Educator, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia
Cindy Forbis RN, MHA, LNHA, LNC, Chief Operating Officer, The Cedars at the Jewish Center for the Aged, Chesterfield
Deborah Finley, MPA, LNHA, Director of Physician and Nursing Home QI Services, Primaris, Columbia
Lana Martin, CAE, Executive Director, Missouri League for Nursing, Jefferson City
W. Bryant McNally, JD, MPH, Director of Licensure and Regulation, Missouri Hospital Association, Jefferson City
Amy Nichols, BSN, RN, Director of Nursing, The Bluffs, Columbia
David Oliver, PhD, NHA, Assistant Director, MU Interdisciplinary Center on Aging, Columbia
Barbara Primm, BSN, RN-C, Assistant Administrator/Director of Nursing, Loch Haven, Macon County Nursing Home District, Macon
Carol Siem, MSN, RN, BC, GNP, Clinical Consultant and Nurse Educator for QIP-MO with the University Missouri-Columbia and Primaris, Columbia
Robin Storey, BSN, RN, FACDONA, LNHA, Vice President, NADONA/LTC, St. Louis
Lorie Towe, JD, Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Policy, Missouri Health Care Association, Jefferson City
Penny Worthley, RN-C, Staff Education and Development Coordinator, Lutheran Senior Services at Lenoir Woods, Columbia
Cindy Wrigley, Executive Director, Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrators, Jefferson City
Matt Younger, MS, LNHA, Administrator, Section for Long Term Care Regulation, Division of Regulation and Licensure, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Jefferson City

Internal consultant

Marilyn Rantz, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia

External grant consultant

Charlotte Eliopoulos, PhD, ND, MPH, RN, Executive Director, American Association for Long Term Care Nursing, Glen Arm, MD

Grant administrative staff

Todd Winterbower, BS, CE Coordinator, Nursing Outreach, Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia

Project director

Shirley J. Farrah, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, Assistant Dean, Nursing Outreach and Associate Teaching Professor, Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia

Note

Participants are asked to set their cell phones on vibrate or silent and to exit the meeting room for all calls.
Participants are asked to refrain from smoking in the conference facility.
Please bring a sweater or jacket due to variations in temperature and personal preferences.

Commercial support

When commercial support is received for an educational activity, the conference planning committee maintains complete control over the selection of content and speakers. Acceptance of commercial support does not imply approval or endorsement of any product by the University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing, ANCC Commission on Accreditation or MONA.

Taping

Taping by attendees is not allowed at any educational activities sponsored by Nursing Outreach.

Notes

Participants are asked to set their cell phones on vibrate or silent and to exit the meeting room for all calls.
Participants are asked to refrain from smoking in the conference facility.
Please bring a sweater or jacket due to variations in temperature and personal preferences
Please contact the Nursing Outreach Office at nursingoutreach@missouri.edu or 573-882-0215, if you need special dietary considerations.

Accreditation

MU Sinclair School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. MONA provider approval number 710-IV.

CE programs

Nursing Outreach offers nursing contact hours for interdisciplinary CE programs sponsored by MU Continuing Medical Education.

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