Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program
The Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program prepares nurse leaders to operate effectively in complex healthcare environments where clinical outcomes, workforce stability, financial performance, and organizational priorities intersect.
Across seven courses, learners examine how regulations, financial systems, organizational structures, workforce dynamics, and performance improvement processes shape day-to-day leadership decisions.
Build the judgment and confidence needed to engage in financial and operational discussions, lead improvement efforts, support workforce performance, and balance patient care, staff needs, and organizational sustainability.
Courses may be taken individually or as a complete program.
Nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours are awarded for successful completion of each course.
Total Program NCPD hours: 15.00
Course Expires: 04/01/29.
Enroll in this learning track and beging your journey to improving your skills.
14 Lessons
Financial Management
Part of the Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program; covers financial foundations, productivity, budgeting, and challenges affecting leadership decisions. Course Expires: 04/01/29.
10 Lessons
Nursing Operations: Structure, Preparedness, and Community
Part of the Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program; covers organizational structure, emergency preparedness, and using community health data to guide decisions. Course Expires: 04/01/29.
14 Lessons
Workforce Management
Part of the Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program; covers recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, and conflict resolution. Course Expires: 04/01/29.
12 Lessons
Performance Improvement
Part of the Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program; covers using data, communication, project management, and strategic planning to drive improvement. Course Expires: 04/01/29.
6 Lessons
Business Planning
Part of the Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program; covers developing and presenting business plans, defining problems, and assessing feasibility. Course Expires: 04/01/29.
11 Lessons
Leadership and Change Management
Part of the Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program; explores leadership effectiveness and strategies for managing change, including technology-related change. Course Expires: 04/01/29.
8 Lessons
Professional Practice and Development
Part of the Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program; covers staff development, certification, practice models, shared governance, and regulatory standards. Course Expires: 04/01/29.
3 Lessons
Sigma's Director-Level Nurse Leadership Program
This contains the program's post-assessment test and evaluation. Expires: 06/23/29.