Courses and Case Studies
The following listing includes courses and case studies developed by the Hartford Institute in collaboration with a panel of geriatric experts, the Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Initiative (OHNEP) and the NICHE Program. Please visit this page for updated content.
PCOA-PCP 10: Medication Management in Older Adults
Practitioners will be able to describe how age-related physiological changes influence drug pharmacodynamics and the epidemiology of medication use in older adults.
PCOA-PCP 10.1: Reducing Linda’s Medications: Case Study
This case study is complementary to the PCOA PCP: Medication Management course.
Leadership Series: Strategies for Effective Leadership in Nursing
This course describes the difference between leadership and management. It also helps learners articulate a set of personal values specific to what matters most to the learner and helps to identify how these values contribute to the learner's leadership. Additionally, learners will be able to identify the essential steps in managing change and ways to enhance their leadership comportment, moral courage, and build resilience.
Leadership Series: Strategies for Effective Communication in Nursing
This course discusses the difference between managing and leading. It also helps learners explore different leadership styles and outlines how a healthy work environment affects productivity, performance, motivation, and teamwork. Additionally, learners will review and emphasize the importance of communication within the team.