Welcome to Part 1 of our What is a Nurse Planner? Series

What Does a Nurse Planner Do? A Guide to Nurse Planner Services

Thank you for joining us for part 1 of our 5 part series: What is a Nurse Planner? At its core, the nurse planner is responsible for designing, developing, and executing educational activities, ensuring they align with professional accreditation standards, learner needs and organizational goals.

From the initial needs assessment and identification of a gap in knowledge, skill, or practice to the evaluation and outcome analysis, nurse planners oversee the entire lifecycle of an educational program. This includes coordinating with subject matter experts and stakeholders, thoughtful education design and delivery that meets learner needs, evaluating feedback and monitoring outcomes.

In addition, nurse planners maintain compliance with accreditation standards, often for multiple healthcare disciplines. They work with multidisciplinary teams to offer tailored certificate options, providing a broader range of professional development opportunities for diverse learners.

By working with a dedicated nurse planner, healthcare organizations can optimize their educational offerings, ensuring learners receive high-quality, accredited programs that meet their personal and organizational strategic goals.

At LCI, we believe the nurse planner is a vital leadership position that ensures the integrity of education activities and the growth of healthcare professionals.