What will you learn?
Financial Foundations helps nurse managers understand budgets and key terms - no need to be an expert. Gain practical skills to inpret data, advocate confidently, and lead effectively - empowering you to speak the language of finance.
Group discounts available
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Finance for the Nurse Manager Intro
Finance Terminology
Quiz
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Types of Budgets
Operational Budget
Capital Budget
Capital Justification Form
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Revenue
Expenses
Expenses Quiz
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
FTE calculation
FTE Quiz
Unit of Service
Workload
Workload Quiz
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Monitoring Finances
Finance Homework
Day-to-Day Monitoring
Variance Reporting
Sample Monthly Responsibility Summary
Variance Report Guide
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Reimbursement
Transactional vs Transformational
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“I just completed Dr. Lawson’s finance course, and it was incredibly helpful. I finally understand not just the terminology, but how to apply it in real life. I used what I learned in my recent leadership meeting to explain my portfolio, discuss variances, and identify solutions. For the first time, I can clearly see the impact I have on budget and financial performance. It’s given me real confidence to lead through the numbers.”
Jackie Lee, Associate Director, Cedars Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital
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“I really enjoyed the way the course was designed. The short videos and small modules made it easy to build my understanding step by step without feeling overwhelmed. I loved that I could access everything from my phone and complete the lessons in small chunks of time—it fit perfectly into my busy schedule as a nurse leader.”
Nurse Manager, Sutter Health
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“This course finally made finance make sense! Short, focused videos, a great cheat sheet, and real examples helped me understand FTE vs. headcount, capital vs. operating budgets, and how to use variances to lead smarter.”
Nurse Manager, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
