Module 2 - Nursing Leadership II

The modules were created for those seeking to prepare for the CNL Certification Examination, practicing CNLs renewing certification through continuing education units (CEUs), and others seeking nursing continuing professional development opportunities.

Horizontal Leadership

Author: Donna Ernst, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CNL
Reviewer-Subject Matter Expert: J. Michael Leger, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, CNL

Learner Outcomes:

1) Describe leading interprofessional teams and validate the importance of collaboration with interprofessional teams to meet the demands of changing health care.
2) Correlate the use of process improvement in providing safe, high-quality care based on evidence in varied healthcare settings.

Healthcare Advocacy

Author: Rachel Stevenson, MA
Reviewer-Subject Matter Expert: Sally Cohen, PhD, RN, FAAN

Learner Outcomes:

1) Explain the unique and imperative role of the CNL in advocating for healthcare policy.
2) Describe how the CNL can effectively advocate for clients and patients in all communities, especially for rural, underserved, and vulnerable populations.
3) Outline strategies for effective and impactful advocacy that can be integrated at the community, state, or federal levels.
4) Provide resources and tools that empower CNLs to advocate for patients, the profession, and their communities.

Lateral Integration of Care Services

Author: Linda Roussel, PhD, RN, CNL, FAAN
Reviewer-Subject Matter Expert: Miriam Bender, PhD, RN, CN

Learner Outcomes:

1) Describe the CNL as a lateral integrator championing a culture of safety and quality.
2) Apply lateral integration skills in executing the CNL role in healthcare systems across the care continuum.
3) Explain the CNL as process expert and lateral integrator of patient-care services.