AACN Fundamental Skills for Nurse Managers

There are several navigation tools available as you work through course materials.

• Topic navigation. Navigate through the topics by selecting a page from the Lesson Map menu in the upper-left corner of the page.

  

• Resources. View a listing of any recommended external resources by clicking Resources located in the upper-right corner of the screen. This section can be referenced at any page in the module.

  

• Glossary. Selecting Glossary displays a popup window containing an extensive list of medical terminology. Selecting a word displays a definition in the space to the right. This list can even be searched and filtered to provide quick verbal refreshment.

  

• Help. Access the help guide by clicking Help located at the top-right corner of the page. This section can be referenced on any location throughout the module.

  

• Transcript. Some slides display a Transcript option. Selecting it displays the page's narration in a text box.

  

• Completion Status. Each module has a page count display in the upper-right corner. Each new page brings the module one step closer to completion.

  If a page has slides or other content that must be cycled through, there may be completion displays for that content as well. This content must be completely viewed before you're allowed to proceed to the next page.

  

• Module list and status details. In the Module List window, selecting a module from the list on the left side displays the module's details on the right side. The Status field reads “completed” for every module you have successfully completed and saved.

  If a module has not yet been started, it reads "not attempted". For modules that have been started but not completed, the Status displays as "incomplete".

  

  The Score field ALWAYS reads as zero. You may view your score from your Completed List page after taking the test.

After launching the course module, the course home page is displayed. From here, you may begin reviewing the course materials by clicking the Launch Course button in the Launch Course section.

1. Upon launch, the course displays the Module Selection page. Clicking a module title in the left side of the Module List displays its details and current status in the right side of the page.

   

2. Clicking Launch Lesson on the course details area starts the lesson by opening the course content in a new window.

   

3. Proceed through the module, using the Next button on the bottom of the screen to advance to the next page. Some pages may contain additional content within that must be reviewed before allowing you to proceed.

   

   Selecting the Back button, or any previously-completed page from the Lesson Map menu displays previous content.

   

4. After all topics are complete (or if you simply want to exit the course), select the Exit link in the upper-right corner to close the course window. Your progress is automatically saved.

   

   Note: Selecting Exit or the X icon closes the course with no warning pop-up. However, upon reopening the module, the topic resumes from the last page viewed.

5. Repeat this process for all modules in the Module List window, concluding with the Final Exam module. After completing the final exam, the entire course is complete.

   Note: Upon closing the module window and returning to the module list, you will need to click Refresh for the course status to display any updated details. However, even if you don't refresh your status here, your current status remains saved.
   

After finishing the three course modules, you may complete the Final Exam module. Launch it by clicking the Launch Course button in the Launch Course section.

1. Selecting the Module 1 Exam title from the left side of the Module Select page displays its details and current status in the space to the right.

   

2. Selecting Launch Lesson from the details area launches the exam by opening it in a new window.

   

3. Proceed through the exam, and answer each question by selecting the appropriate answers. The series of questions consists of multiple-select and multiple-choice responses. Pick your answer(s) by checking the box or circle for the appropriate response(es) as needed. Use the Submit button at the bottom corner of the screen to submit each answer and advance to the next question.

   

4. Upon submitting the final answer, the exam is complete and the Results page displays, showing your score. The page also contains options to View your detailed results, Retry the test, and Get CE (if you passed).

   

   Selecting View Results displays your responses to each exam question, showing you which answers were correct, and displaying the correct answers for any which may have been incorrect.

   

   Select Retry Test if you failed the test and wish to try again for a passing grade. A score of 80% or greater is required to pass the exam.

   To view or print your certificate of completion, click Get CE. For a more detailed guide to this process, please refer to the Certificates and Credits section.

A completion certificate is available upon successful completion of the course. To view or print this documentation by following these steps.

1. After completing the course, navigate to the My Completions section and locate the desired course. Selecting Certificate under the course title opens a new window containing a hyperlink.

   

   Alternately, you can select Get CE from your Exam Results page— this displays the same content.

   

2. Enter your AACN login information into the User ID or email and Password fields, and click Log in. You can create an AACN account using the Create New Account link if this is your first time accessing AACN’s CE Center.

   

3. Upon logging into the AACN CE Center, the program evaluation automatically begins.

   

4. On this and all subsequent pages, answer all of the questions and then click Save and Continue at the bottom of the page to proceed, or Back if you need to return to a previous question and adjust your feedback.

   

5. The final page of the evaluation is the Honor Statement page. Here, type your name in to confirm your completion of the learning activity, and click Submit. Upon clicking Submit, you officially receive your credits. Congratulations!

   

6. After clicking Submit, your Dashboard page displays. To view your certificate, navigate to the Transcript page by clicking the Transcript option, either in the left-hand sidebar or from the User drop-down menu.

   

7. On the Transcript page, scroll down to the desired class and click Certificate.

   

   This displays a pop-up window asking for your license information. Enter your license number, select your state, and click Continue.

   

8. Your certificate is now displayed in this next window as a PDF. Clicking the Print icon prints a paper copy of your certificate, while clicking Save downloads a PDF file of your certificate to your machine.

   

Note: You can view information for completed AACN courses by logging in to the AACN website using the email address that you provided during the registration process. AACN's CE Transcript displays all of the CE courses you have completed through AACN.