NRTH 103: Appreciative Inquiry Theory
This 1 module (3 CE credit) course introduces nurses to David Cooperrider's inspirational theory for organizational motivation and planning applied to informatics implementation. .
Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a capacity building approach that selectively seeks to locate, highlight, and illuminate the life-giving forces within an organization or community. AI seeks out the best of "what is" to help ignite the collective imagination of "what might be".
This online course consists of a lesson, assigned readings and supportive media, and is evaluated by completing a multiple choice final examination.
Enroll in NRTH 103 Download BrochureObjectives
This course is intended to provide the learner with the opportunity to:
- Identify the distinct D stages of the appreciative inquiry process.
- Recognize the role of the positive core and the five theoretical foundations that underly appreciative inquiry.
- Describe the relevance of energizing stakeholders and applying inspiration and motivation to elicit organizational change.
- Transpose the Appreciative Inquiry theory to their own development within the field of nursing informatics.
Assessment
Learners are evaluated by completing a multiple choice final examination.
Certificate
Upon completion, learners will receive a Board Approved Certificate of Completion for 3 CE credits in digital format.
Registration
Tuition is only $ 20 USD. Once registered in our secure commerce area you can select the course and pay using PayPal (to process your credit card, bank withdrawal or e-check payment), Company/Institutional Check or Money Order to register for the course. Please note, if you elect to pay using e-check, check or money order, there will be a waiting period before enrollment, until the payment has cleared. Once registered, you will be manually enrolled to access the course within the learning management system, and your user name and password will be emailed to you. You can register at any time, since this is a 1 to 1 course and is done at your own pace. Click here to enroll in NRTH 103 now!