New! Director of Nursing Basics Certification Course

April 22, 2025

Master Your Foundation of Nursing Leadership

Are you a new Director of Nursing or looking to sharpen your leadership skills? The Director of Nursing Basics Certification is a new 28-hour virtual certification course is designed to equip DONs with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in overseeing the largest department within a nursing facility.

From regulatory compliance to clinical systems and operational oversight, this certification course delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you lead with clarity and confidence. By the end of this certification course, you will be able to:

  • Define the scope, roles, and responsibilities of the DON
  • Understand your role in budget planning and Medicare management
  • Navigate the survey process and regulatory compliance with confidence
  • Oversee essential care systems like falls, wounds, infection control, and pain
  • Lead effective QAPI and RAI processes
  • Manage nursing documentation, medication administration, and resident safety
  • Utilize CMS reports and data for decision-making
  • Strengthen staff education, emergency preparedness, and HR practices
  • Build relationships and practice self-care for sustainable leadership

Registration includes a printed Director of Nursing Resource Manual, shipped directly to you. Learn more>

Upcoming DON Basics Certification Course Dates:

  • May 6-9 & 13-15, 2025
  • August 5-8 & 12-14, 2025
  • October 21-24 & 28-30, 2025

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“Our company trialed the first restart class of the DON-C course by sending two veteran and one newer DON to gain an understanding if this should be our clinical leadership standard for all of our DON to attend. Happy to report that we have then sent three more of our clinical leaders and will in 2025 have the rest of our DON team take the course. It not only provides excellent review for seasoned DON – it re-energizes and encourages collaboration and networking; so needed to sustain in the role of SNF DON. 100% highly recommend this course!”

~Rachel Royston, BSN RN, WCC, DON-C | Clinical Nurse Consultant, Illuminus

Pathway Health offers virtual, e-learning, online, classroom, and on-demand formats, along with customized training. Contact us to learn more>

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