ICRS Certificate Program
Learn. Network. Lead.
ICRS provides community, connection and knowledge that will push your career in regulation to the next level. The ICRS certificate program is a competency based, interactive, online and blended course of study. You will enhance your knowledge, network with colleagues around the world and expand your skills as a regulator. Courses are offered in 8-week segments and taught by renowned experts who lead discussions, facilitate professional growth and assign projects with real-life applications. After earning six online credits, completing a capstone project and attending the ICRS Advanced Leadership Institute, graduates of the program are awarded the ICRS certificate.
Certificate Requirements
To receive the ICRS certificate, participants need to:
- Earn six program credits
- Complete the capstone project
- Attend and participate in the ICRS Advanced Leadership Institute
Register today to join the growing community of people pursuing regulatory excellence with ICRS.
Certificate Program Course Listings
Cracking the Code to Nursing Education Program Approval: The Evidence
This is the first-ever course on program approval for faculty and regulators! Dr. Nancy Spector will demonstrate the process nursing regulatory bodies (NRBs) take when approving nursing education programs—including the evidence that supports program approval.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Regulatory Practice
For good reason these days, organizations have focused on their cultural climate and how that milieu affects both employees and those they serve. Develop a deeper understanding of the core concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion in this course, along with how they apply to your work setting.
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Experts in Humanity: The History of Nursing Regulation
Alphonse de Lamartine famously said that “history teaches everything, even the future.” To better navigate the challenges on the horizon, we will examine the history of Nursing Regulation—primarily in the U.S. but incorporating global dimensions where relevant.
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Fundamentals of Research
How do you launch a research study? How do you assess the ethics of your human subject research? Fundamentals of Research will provide the practical skills you need to become an independent investigator.
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High-Performing Teams
High-Performing Teams provides essential information for both the novice and the expert to become a better participant and manager of teams. Participants will perform a personal assessment of team behaviors and will create of a checklist to facilitate future team meetings.
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How to Write Reasons
Writing reasons is an art that requires skill—especially in the regulatory context. This course is designed for nonlawyers who help draft reasons for regulatory decisions. Participants will understand the importance of reasons and how they are used, particularly by the courts and reviewing tribunals.
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Impact of Federalist Government on State Boards of Nursing
This course will provide you with a greater understanding of federalism and how state agencies are affected by federal action. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently analyze federal legislation and determine its applicability to your state’s Board of Nursing.
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Introduction to Administrative Law for Regulators in Canada
In order to effectively regulate nursing in the public interest, this course provides participants with the necessary tools to successfully navigate Canadian administrative law. Its dual focus examines high level presentations of administrative law principles and their application to specific regulatory activities.
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Introduction to Administrative Law for Regulators in the US
All regulators should possess a basic, practical understanding of the law that governs administrative actions. Dive deaper into topics from due process requirements to knowing when action is warranted.
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Introduction to Public Policy
Introduction to Public Policy introduces participants to a wide range of content from the structures of the U.S. government to the factors that influence policymaking. Emphasis is placed on health care policies and the role of the nursing profession in the policy process.
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Leadership Journey of a Regulator
It takes resilient leaders to weather the crises that the profession—and society—are facing today. Strong leaders must be self-aware of both their strengths and the areas in which they can improve. They must develop astute ways of communicating with others. This course will hone those critical skills.
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Making Data Analysis Easy
What’s the best way to communicate your data story? No experience in programming or statistics required. Learn how to report descriptive information, develop effective visualizations, and apply statistical tests using one of the world’s most popular programming languages: Python!
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Power Dynamics of Negotiation
Negotiation is a power equation: who gets what, when and how? Learn proven strategies. Navigate complex situations. Hone cross-cultural skills to enhance key relationships. Become an effective champion. Redefine yourself through this course.
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Presentations and Public Speaking
Presentations and public speaking can be the ace in the hole or the Achilles’ heel of a leader. Join NCSBN Director of Outreach Jason A. Schwartz as he teaches you to present with confidence. Jason demonstrates that anyone can improve as a speaker and presenter, through training and practice.
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Program & Policy Evaluation
Program and Policy Evaluation emphasizes the importance and relevance of policy analysis to the policy process. Participants will explore environmental factors that affect policy analysis and will discover how to define a policy problem and options.
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Questionnaire Design
Participants will exit the course with the ability to design a web questionnaire that is clear, concise and effective.
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Read, Appraise, Apply: Critically Evaluating the Regulatory Literature
Looking to keep abreast of the latest research, and apply it to practice? Yearning to build a community of fellow regulators with whom you can share knowledge? Try this journal club! Build your skills in reading and critical appraisal of research, in a collaborative setting.
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Reliability Science and Crisis Management for Regulators
In today’s dynamic world, regulators need to move from a focus on compliance to a focus on seeing, understanding, and managing the risks to public safety. To do so, we will need to partner with others in new ways. The science of high reliability can better equip regulators to anticipate the unexpected and justly respond.
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Synergy or Strife? Communication Skills for Regulatory Professionals
Effective communication can manage conflict in groups with divergent goals. Part I of Synergy or Strife will explore the nature of groups and will introduce small group communication theories and processes as well as intercultural approaches to teamwork. The second portion of this course will delve into leadership styles, feedback models and the challenging topic of conflict management.
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Writing and Publishing a Manuscript
Disseminating cutting-edge information is critical to advancing all aspects of nursing. To ensure their work reaches an audience, nurse researchers must understand and master the conventions expected by peer-reviewed, academic journal editors. Through this course, participants will learn how to construct a publishable manuscript and navigate the publication process.
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Writing for Leadership: Mastering the Fundamentals for Authoritative Written Expression
One cannot communicate effectively without thinking critically or writing clearly, and this course teaches participants how to execute all three of these essential leadership qualities. Each week, participants will hear from experts in the key genres of writing for leaders in the nursing profession.
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Writing for Legislative Policy
Want to get your legislative agenda passed? Rebecca Fotsch, JD, will teach you how to effectively communicate complex ideas in simple terms to persuade policy makers.
View DetailsCourse tuition includes all course materials and texts. Tuition assistance is available for those in need. Please note: Courses are offered at no charge for NCSBN members. Click this link to receive your promo code.