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There has been a transfer in services from the NALPN Education Foundation to The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA) for your LPN certification needs. Over the years, licensed practical nurses have greatly benefited from the educational and professional development services provided by the NALPN Education Foundation. However, as our needs and priorities evolve, we believe that aligning with NADONA will better serve the needs of practical nurses. NADONA's reputation for excellence in promoting leadership and advancing the practice of nursing administration in long-term care settings is well-known. We are confident that by transitioning the certifications to NADONA, licensed practical nurses will gain access to a broader range of resources, networking opportunities, and educational programs that are tailored to the unique challenges and demands of the long-term care sector. To facilitate a smooth transition, we will provide all necessary steps information involved in shifting our affiliation to NADONA. Additionally, all certification and class information is located on the NADONA website. (www.nadona.org).

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Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Certificate of Mastery Course

The QAPI Board Certification Exam Requires Pre-requisite Course

STEP 1: (QAPI) Certificate of Mastery Class

STEP 1: Purchase QAPI Mastery Class and complete

QAPI MASTERY Is a Prerequisite Course for QAPI Certification Exam

QAPI QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (QAPI) CERTIFICATE MASTERY COURSE (12 Webinars)

The QAPI Program is a Certificate of Mastery Program that yields an official certificate and either 24 contact hours (online). Awarded CEs are nursing CEs.

The program is a prerequisite to be eligible to sit for the NADONA Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI ) Certification.

The federal government published revised regulations in October of 2022 which increased and enhanced the need for QAPI in many areas in the nursing home process.
The newly revised guidelines Appendix PP has 252 references and guidance regarding QAA and QAPI throughout it touching on every aspect of the facility process and residents lives.
Are you comfortable with your QAPI plan?
Do you have bits and pieces but don’t know how to put it all together in a complete and total system?

This QAPI Certificate of Mastery course will walk you through the entire plan and provide resources and documents to assist you in pulling your facility’s documents together or assist you in writing a new plan (or pieces that are missing).

Join us for a self-directed course of 12 webinars.
You will provide your homework to an instructor who will make every effort to assist you in being successful in this course.
There is an exam that is available if desired and when passed enables you to use the initials QAPI -BC as a credential.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 24 contact hours. WICEAP-0331-EM

24 webinar Contact hours

Contact hours are valid through June 1, 2024

STEP 2: (QAPI) Certification Exam

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Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC- 22) Mastery Program and IP-BC Certification

The IP-BC Board Certification Exam Requires Pre-requisite Course

STEP 1: (IPAC- 22) Certificate of Mastery Class

STEP 1: Purchase IPAC-22 Mastery Class and complete

IPAC-22 Is a Prerequisite Course for IP-BC Certification Exam

The IPAC Program is a Certificate of Mastery Program that yields an official certificate and either 15 hours (live) or 22 contact hours (online). Awarded CEs are nursing CEs.

The program is a prerequisite to be eligible to sit for the NADONA Infection Preventionist Board Certification. The IPAC program is designed to cover all the components of a well-rounded Infection Control Program and the role of the Infection Preventionist.

The IPAC Program is offered online and in person site trainings. Courses are available at any time and are 15 sessions per webinar (22 contact hours) or a 2 day onsite training with 15 contact hours for nurses. A Certificate of Mastery is awarded at the time of completion but no credentials or designations. In order to earn a credential/designation, healthcare professionals must sit for the official Infection Prevention Board Certification (IP-BC).

The IPAC program was specifically designed to meet the new regulations regarding Infection Control and the Infection Preventionist. The content covered in the IPAC program includes the following:

Overview of Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship
Infection Control Program Components
Role of the Infection Control Preventionist
Healthcare Associated Infections & Regulatory Agencies
Pathogens and Infections
Hand Hygiene
Transmission
Environment / Disinfection
Resident Equipment& Outbreak Investigations
PPE
Isolation Precautions
Safe Injection Practices / Risk Assessment
Health Programs & Staff Training
Antibiotic Stewardship
Opportunities in Infection Control

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91). # 2022- 00000000178

15 live or 22 webinar Contact hours

STEP 2: (IP-BC) Certification Exam

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Antibiotic Stewardship (ASCOM™) Mastery Program and AS-BC Certification

The ASCOM Board Certification Exam Requires Pre-requisite Course

STEP 1: The (ASCOM™) Certificate of Mastery Class

STEP 1: Purchase ASCOM™ Mastery Class and complete

Newly Updated Program! Newly Credentialed!

Antibiotic Stewardship Certificate of Mastery (ASCOM™ – 10)

The ASCOM™ Program is a Certificate of Mastery Program that yields an official certificate and 6/10.0 contact hours for nurses. The program is a prerequisite to be eligible to sit for the NADONA Antibiotic Stewardship Specialist Board Certification. The ASCOM™ Program is designed to cover in-depth details of a comprehensive Antibiotic Stewardship program.

The ASCOM™ Program is offered online and in person site trainings. Courses are available at any time and are 6 weeks long per webinar(10 contact hours) or 1 day onsite training with 6 contact hours for nurses. A Certificate of Mastery is awarded at the time of completion but no credentials or designations. In order to earn a credential/designation, healthcare professionals must sit for the official ASCOM™ board certification (AS-BC).

The ASCOM program was specifically designed to meet the new CMS requirements for a formal antibiotic stewardship program. The content covered in the ASCOM program includes the following:

Core Terminology
Effects of Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Stewardship Overview
CDC Core Elements of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Protecting Patients
Monitoring and Compliance

6 live or 10 webinar Contact hours

Contact Hours are valid through June 16, 2024

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Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (CLPN™) Mastery Program and Certification

Mastery Class Helpful ~ NO Pre-requisite Course Required to take the Exam

STEP 1: The (CLPN™) Certificate of Mastery Class

STEP 1: Purchase Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (CLPN™) Mastery Class and complete

This course prepares the Licensed Practical Nurse for the Licensed Practical Nurse Certification Exam. It covers the following topics:

Role of the LPN
Medical Conditions
Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Death and Dying
Medication and Skin
Incidents/Accidents, Plans
HR, Regulations & Scope of Practice

It also gives the nurse a refresher in these areas on conditions and leadership.

Objectives:

Identify the Differences between the role of the RN and the LPN.
Describe the Importance of Accurate and Timely Documentation.
Review and Discuss 2 Common Medical Conditions in older adults.
Describe the Gastrointestinal Tract and the Changes that take place as we age.
List the various types of Dementia
Outline the Process for Incidents and Accidents.
Explain the importance of Metabolism, Absorption and Excretion of Medication in older adults.
Discuss the Stages of Pressure Ulcers and proper documentation and treatment.
Define the Role of the LPN in Monitoring Staff.
List the Perks of Working in Long Term Care.

Approval valid 2 years from December 19, 2022. Expires on December 19, 2024.

STEP 2: (CLPN™) Certification Exam

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Assisted Living Nurse Certificate (CALN™) Mastery Program and Certification

Mastery Class Helpful ~ NO Pre-requisite Course Required to take the Exam

STEP 1: The (CALN™) Certificate of Mastery Class

STEP 1: Purchase CALN™ Mastery Class and complete

This course is perfect for Assisted Living Nurse Leaders who want to review before the CALN™ certification exam. It is also a good review for nurse leaders to prepare for a managing role in an Assisted Living facility. This is a work at your own pace program. Go as slow or as fast as you want.

You have one year to complete this course.

This educational activity will outline the role of the Assisted Living (AL) Nurse. This program will cover medical conditions that the AL nurse may encounter. Infectious disease outbreaks including PPE and transmission precautions, death and dying, and communication with families will be discussed. Medications from administration to absorption, anti-psychotics and the use of herbals will be explored. Skin conditions, Immunizations, ADLs and restorative nursing are also covered. This course examines falls and incident/accident reporting as well as elder abuse, HR, service plans, regulations and other systems found in Assisted Living facilities.

5 contact hours

The Contact Hours are valid through March 1, 2024.

The course consists of 5 webinars and 5 quizzes. All of which need to be watched and quizzes passed before certificate of completion is awarded. The Certified Assisted Living Exam is available for those seeking that designation and the credentials of CALN after their title.

STEP 2: The (CALN™) Certification Exam

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Nurse Leader Certification Prep & Training to become a Certified CDONA™

Mastery Class Helpful ~ NO Pre-requisite Course Required to take the Exam

STEP 1: Purchase Nurse Leader Prep & Training

STEP 1: Purchase Nurse Leadership Prep & Training and complete

Nurse Leadership Certification Prep and Training (14 Contact Hours)

We are excited to announce the online series of the Nurse Leader Certification Prep and Training series.

This program will cover the relationship the Nurse Leader has with the Administrator and how to communicate within the partnership. It also explores the new culture change needed within LTC. A review of the regulatory changes in ’17 and ’19 will be held. Nursing department budgets will be discussed and hands on practice of developing a staffing model used in budgeting. This program, will also cover how the facility is reimbursed and the role of the Nurse Leader in QAPI and survey. It outlines the responsibilities of the DON role.

Participants will be eligible for 14 Contact hours upon completion of the course. This course will prepare the Nurse Leader to take the CDONA board certification exam as well as introduce and refresh nurse leaders.

Learners must attend the entire session (live presentation or 11 webinars) and receive a passing post-test with a score of at least 80% in order to receive a certificate of contact hours.

There is no conflict of interest for anyone with the ability to control content of this activity.

14 Contact Hours

The Contact hours are valid until June 1, 2024.

STEP 2: The (CDONA™) Certification Exam

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