Strengthening Clinical Leadership in Green House & Small House Homes
Nurses play a uniquely influential role in Green House and small house homes. Beyond clinical oversight, they serve as partners, advocates, and leaders—supporting elders while working in deep collaboration with direct care partners.
Role of the Nurse is a highly interactive, practical course designed to equip nurses with the tools, confidence, and perspective needed to excel in this small house environment.
Why Role of the Nurse Matters
In Green House and small-house homes, nurses are essential to creating environments where older adults thrive—while honoring autonomy, dignity, and shared decision-making.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is open to all nurses who:
- Work in Green House or small house homes
- Want to strengthen partnerships with direct care partners
- Seek practical strategies grounded in real-world application
What You’ll Learn:
- The unique role and influence of the Green House/small house nurse
- Partnerships with direct care partners built on trust and shared problem-solving
- The nurse’s role in navigating the dignity of risk as an advocate for elders
- Liberalized, elder-directed medication pass practices
- How polypharmacy can impact wellbeing — and what nurses can do when elders experience distress
Course Format & Schedule:
Dates: Tuesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EST
Format: Virtual classroom
Total Duration: Two 4-hour sessions (8 hours total)
What’s Included:
- Pre- and post-course work
- Practical course handouts
- Collaborative learning with peer nurses
Pricing:
- Up to 6 nurses per location: $750
- Up to 4 nurses per location: $450
Questions?
Contact Mary mhopfnerthomas@aginginnovation.org today!
