Quality Improvement Review for Nurse Leaders

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Kimberlee Emfield Rowett, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN

Course Overview

This course is designed for LPN/LVNs, RNs, and APRNs, whether in formal leadership roles or acting as an informal leader. Nurses will be prepared to lead other nurses and healthcare professionals in quality improvement efforts to impact patient care, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definition of Quality Improvement
  3. Assessment of Quality Improvement
  4. Impact of Quality Improvement on Epidemiology
  5. Pathophysiology
  6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  7. Etiology
  8. Treatment
  9. Self-Management
  10. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Recite key principles and definitions of quality improvement.
  2. Describe quality improvement processes and their relevance to patient care and operational efficiency.
  3. Discuss the impact of quality improvement initiatives on healthcare outcomes and cost reduction.
  4. Articulate strategies for implementing and leading quality improvement projects in a healthcare setting.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.