Pathway to Excellence and Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care Webinar Series Speaker: Activity Code: Contact Hours: 3.0 (60-minute contact hour) Contact Hours: 3.6 (50-minute contact hour California only) September 3, 17, 2013 Teaching-Learning Strategies – Lecture, Slides, Q & A Purpose: This webinar series is designed to help prepare organizations interested in the Pathway to Excellence and Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care programs. There is an overview of the evolution of the Pathway to Excellence and Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care programs, detail about each of the practice standards, and an explanation of the application process. Time Session 001 Sept 3, 2013 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Eastern Time 90 minutes Session 002 Sept 17, 2013 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Eastern Time 90 minutes Session Code and Learning Objectives 001: History and Program Components Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the history of the Pathway to Excellence and Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care Programs 2. Discuss the elements of nursing practice environments that are identified in the Pathway to Excellence and Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care standards 002: Program Essentials and Application Process Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss factors in the workplace that support nurses on their Pathway to Excellence 2. Develop a readiness plan that includes strategies to help create the Pathway to Excellence or Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care work environment Speaker