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This course is designed for current and aspiring nurse leaders who want to confidently navigate interpersonal and interprofessional conflicts in high-pressure clinical environments. Whether you're stepping into a charge nurse role, leading a unit through change, or rebuilding trust after team strain, ad-hoc communication won’t cut it—you need structured tools, emotional clarity, and repeatable leadership behaviors that work under pressure.
In this course, you’ll move beyond theory and build a practical leadership toolkit that includes frameworks like DESC, SBAR, and Root Cause Analysis. Through short videos, real-world case scenarios, hands-on practice, and guided coaching, you’ll learn to apply structured communication, lead collaborative problem-solving, and model accountability—even in the toughest team moments. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to lead your team with clarity, empathy, and resilience—no matter the tension in the room.
In this introductory lesson, learners will explore evidence-based conflict resolution strategies essential for effective nursing leadership. Through real-world case studies—such as using mediation to address recurring scheduling disputes and applying the DESC script to manage ICU team tensions—they'll examine how structured communication techniques can de-escalate conflict and strengthen team dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on assertive dialogue, emotional regulation, and fostering psychological safety in high-pressure clinical settings.
What's included
4 videos3 readings1 assignment
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4 videos•Total 19 minutes
Introduction and Welcome•3 minutes
What Makes Conflict Different in Nursing?•7 minutes
Leading Conflict Resolution through Systems and Support•4 minutes
Aligning Goals and Communication Across Nursing Teams•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•10 minutes
From Reacting to Leading: Building a Conflict-Ready Team•10 minutes
Structured Communication Tools in Conflict Resolution•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
HOL: Apply the DESC Script to a Nursing Conflict Scenario•10 minutes
Lesson 2: Resolving Team Tensions with Proven Leadership Frameworks
Module 2•1 hour to complete
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In this lesson, learners will explore how to resolve team-based tensions using structured leadership tools designed for real-world nursing challenges. They'll apply frameworks like DESC, SBAR, and root cause analysis to navigate high-stakes disagreements—such as communication breakdowns during shift handoffs or escalating friction between clinical team members. By diagnosing sources of misalignment and practicing response strategies, learners will gain the skills to restore trust, reinforce accountability, and lead with clarity under pressure.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 assignment
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2 videos•Total 9 minutes
Why Structured Frameworks Matter in Nursing Conflict•5 minutes
Frameworks in Action: Choosing the Right Tool for Team-Based Challenges•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Practical Templates: DESC, SBAR, and Root Cause Analysis•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 8 minutes
HOL: Apply a Framework to a Real Conflict Scenario•8 minutes
Lesson 3: Guiding Teams Through Conflict: Resilient Leadership in Action
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this lesson, learners will explore how to lead clinical teams through tension and recovery with clarity, empathy, and resilience. They’ll apply practical leadership behaviors—like reflective listening, behavioral modeling, and structured debriefs—to guide teams through conflict and back to collaboration. Through real-world case studies and team-based scenarios, learners will build the skills to respond constructively, foster emotional safety, and rebuild trust after high-pressure situations. By the end of this lesson, learners will be equipped to lead conversations that promote shared accountability and lasting problem-solving.
What's included
4 videos1 reading3 assignments
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4 videos•Total 16 minutes
Leading with Empathy: Problem-Solving Under Pressure•4 minutes
Peer Accountability and Leadership Maturity•5 minutes
Why Managers Resist Delegation•5 minutes
Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journey•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Creating Collaborative Problem-Solving Habits in Nursing Teams•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Assessment•10 minutes
HOL: Reflective Practice: Model and Reinforce Collaborative Problem-Solving•10 minutes
Project: Create Your Nurse Leadership Problem-Solving Playbook•30 minutes
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