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Nursing Leadership Specialization

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Nursing Leadership Specialization

Empower Your Nursing Leadership Journey. Learn leadership and communication skills to inspire teams and improve patient care

Christy Hennessey (Davidson), DNP, RNC-OB
Amber Vanderburg
Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler, PhD, CNM

Instructors: Christy Hennessey (Davidson), DNP, RNC-OB

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Develop leadership and management skills to effectively guide nursing teams.

  • Apply communication and delegation strategies to improve patient outcomes.

  • Manage conflict and change within interdisciplinary healthcare settings.

  • Use evidence-based decision-making to promote quality and safety in care.

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Taught in English
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November 2025

50 practice exercises

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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • Identify key nursing leadership and management principles.

  • Demonstrate effective communication, delegation, and teamwork skills.

  • Manage conflict and lead change to improve patient care outcomes.

  • Apply ethical decision-making and use the nursing chain of command appropriately.

Skills you'll gain

Leadership, Patient Communication, Nursing Practices, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Nursing Management, Care Coordination, Delegation Skills, Change Management, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Nursing Care, Nursing Administration, Collaboration, Patient Advocacy, Medical History Documentation, Conflict Management, and Communication
Communication in Healthcare

Communication in Healthcare

Course 25 hours

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate effective communication techniques in healthcare settings.

  • Describe strategies for giving and receiving constructive feedback.

  • Manage difficult conversations and workplace conflict with professionalism.

  • Promote collaboration and empathy within the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills you'll gain

Conflict Management, Empathy, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Teamwork, Advocacy, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Nursing and Patient Care, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, and Constructive Feedback
Nursing Professionalism

Nursing Professionalism

Course 312 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand and uphold ethical and legal principles in nursing.

  • Demonstrate critical thinking and sound clinical judgment.

  • Integrate evidence-based practice to improve patient care.

  • Promote professionalism, accountability, and patient safety.

Skills you'll gain

Nursing Practices, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Advocacy, Risk Management, Patient Safety, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient-centered Care, Accountability, Clinical Nursing, Informed Consent, Clinical Leadership, and Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare Organizations

Course 413 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explain how healthcare systems and delivery models impact patient care.

  • Identify key regulations, safety standards, and reimbursement systems.

  • Learn quality improvement principles to enhance healthcare outcomes.

  • Recognize the nurse’s role in organizational effectiveness and patient safety.

Skills you'll gain

Emergency Response, Patient Safety, Health Informatics, Nursing Management, Health Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Safety Standards, Infection Control, Health Technology, Managed Care, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Value-Based Care, Nursing Practices, and Regulatory Compliance

What you'll learn

  • Prepare effectively for nursing employment and professional practice.

  • Build a strong, healthcare-focused resume and interview strategy.

  • Evaluate workplace culture and align career goals with job opportunities.

  • Demonstrate readiness to transition into safe, competent nursing roles.

Skills you'll gain

Nursing Practices, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Empathy, Professional Development, Nursing Administration, Leadership, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Goal Setting, Nursing, Teamwork, Professionalism, Nursing Care, Relationship Building, Communication, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Experience, and Self-Awareness

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate effective bedside and telehealth communication skills.

  • Build rapport and provide empathetic, culturally competent care.

  • Communicate clearly and compassionately in emotionally charged situations.

  • Use key Spanish phrases to support communication with patients.

Skills you'll gain

Patient Education And Counseling, Virtual Environment, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Telehealth, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Privacy, Spanish Language, Patient Communication, and Language Competency

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Instructors

Christy Hennessey (Davidson), DNP, RNC-OB
Lecturio
3 Courses6 learners
Amber Vanderburg
Lecturio
3 Courses11 learners
Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler, PhD, CNM
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1 Course2 learners

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