Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.
No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone
Take up to 90 days to complete the course
Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone
Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature
In this 20-hour, online and self-directed micro-credential, learners will explore effective strategies for healthcare organizations to mitigate nurse burnout and attrition to enhance the retention and well-being of their nursing staff. Learners will evaluate how diversifying into alternative nursing specialties can effectively address burnout among nurses and enhance their overall well-being to sustain career satisfaction and fulfillment.
Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media.
You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
Examine competencies in employing communication skills, critical thinking, psychiatric disorder knowledge, and empathy to deliver compassionate care to individuals undergoing mental health crises within clinical settings
Analyze management strategies aimed at optimizing care for patients experiencing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) while receiving antipsychotic medications, enabling nurses to promptly recognize and manage EPS, leading to enhanced quality of life for affected individuals
Appraise methods for conducting a comprehensive mental status examination (MSE) tailored to individual patient symptoms, emphasizing key components to assess cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning effectively
Analyze the Ontario Mental Health Act (OMHA), addressing challenges in providing compassionate care to non-compliant individuals with mental health disorders, and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and substitute decision-makers to ensure patient well-being while respecting autonomy
Reflect on de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies applicable to challenging situations, enabling them to implement appropriate approaches to ensure patient and staff safety, effectively de-escalate critical situations, and intervene therapeutically in response to aggressive behaviour while maintaining a therapeutic environment
Examine factors, protective factors, and warning signs of suicidality, by implementing strategies to foster a safe and trusting environment for open communication with patients while collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive crisis care
Analyze the influence of stigma on mental health within Canada and propose effective strategies for healthcare professionals, including nurses, to mitigate these barriers to care, considering relevant statistics and advocating for destigmatization initiatives within healthcare settings and communities
Land Acknowledgement
Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEA) Statement
Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department
What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?
Learner Resources and Supports
Technology Requirements
Privacy and Accessibility Policies
Navigation
Learner Introductions
Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement
Technical Discussion Forum
Frequently Asked Questions
Help & Contact Information
Before we begin...
Welcome and Micro-credential Information
Micro-credential Overview
Micro-credential Learning Outcomes & Module Level Objectives
Modes of Learning
Nurse Specialties: Embracing Change to Overcome Burnout. Transition to Mental Health Nursing
Module 1
Discussion Forum: Reflective-type Exercise
Quiz 1
Module 2
Discussion Forum: Problem-Based Learning Exercise
Quiz 2
Module 3
Discussion Forum: Scenario-Based Learning Exercise
Quiz 3
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