DON Playbook: Skills for Today's LTC Nurse Leader
DON Playbook: Skills for Today's LTC Nurse Leader
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12 Month Webinar Series
1:30 p.m. CST Every Third Tuesday

Starting January 20 until December 15

 

This 12-month series focuses on the core competencies and strategies of an effective Director of Nursing. Monthly sessions focus on critical skills including leading teams, implementing strong systems for key tasks, and mastering the QAPI approach to drive performance outcomes. Experienced nurse leaders share key insights to address common problems and high-risk issues that can derail facility success. Each session throughout the year is a mini-workshop which aims to come alongside the busy DON to offer useful strategies to de-stress the role and bring wisdom and clarity to serve residents and staff with excellence.

 

Presenters: Janine Lehman, Eleisha Wilkes and Liz Wheeler

 

Recommended Audience:  Nurse leaders including new or experienced DONs, ADONs, charge nurses, unit managers, staff interested in serving in a permanent or interim DON role, Administrators, Corporate Staff

CEUs: One (1) contact hour for each session. Approved for Nursing, Social Workers, and Administrators NAB approved through Proactive LTC Consulting.

Cost:
Member Full Series - $675
Non-Member Full Series - $1,350
Member Single Webinar - $60 Each
Non-Member Single Webinar - $120 Each

Click Here for DON Playbook Flyer

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
1. The Daily DON: Organizing Your Time, Tasks, and Team 
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2. Survey Readiness: Daily Compliance Practices that Lead to Survey Success 
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
3. Incident Management: Effective Systems for Adverse Events and Reportable Occurrences 
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
4. Managing Discharges Against Medical Advice (AMA) 
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
5. Infection Prevention Leadership Oversight Strategies for Compliance and Performance 
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6. Leadership Lessons: Coaching, Accountability, and Building Strong Team 
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
7. Personnel Management: Disciplinary Processes, Termination, Managing Conflict & Retention 
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
8. QAPI in Action: Building a Sustainable Quality Culture in Skilled Nursing Facilities 
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
9. Understanding the MDS 
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10. Effective Rounding for the Interdisciplinary Team 
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
11. Avoiding the Top Clinical Deficiencies in Nursing 
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
12. Documentation Excellence for the DON 
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