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2022 Updated Renewal Bundle
In this course, you will learn about a variety of nursing topics, including patient education, vaccination, etc.
A Nurses Guide: How To Deal with Difficult Patients
In this course, you will learn how to deal with patients when they are angry.
Infection Control and Barrier precautions
In this course, you will learn about infection control and prevention for healthcare workers and patients.
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A-Fib and Stroke Risk
In this course, you will learn about atrial fibrillation and stroke risk. Topics that will be covered include the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, how to assess risk factors for stroke using CHAD2 screening tools, oral anticoagulant options for atrial fibrillation and the risk assessment process for stroke in A-Fib.
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Chest Tubes
In this course, you will learn about anatomy, indications, and care of chest tubes. Topics to be covered include how to identify the relevant anatomy and indications for chest tube placement, procedure basics and type of chest tubes and proper chest tube nursing care.
ADHD in Children
In this course, you will learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. You will learn how to diagnose the signs and symptoms of ADHD in children. You will also learn treatment options and the epidemiology of ADHD in children.
Alzheimer’s Nursing Care
In this course, you will learn about caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Topics to be covered include the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, signs and symptoms and treatments. You will also learn about the different stages of Alzheimer’s care-giving strategies.
Administration of Blood Products
In this course, you will learn the administration of blood products. You will learn pre-infusion steps to prepare for a blood infusion, how to identify the steps of blood infusion and how to complete a blood infusion and required documentation. You will also learn special considerations to remember when infusing blood.
Influenza: Recognition, Treatment and Red Flags
In this course, you will learn about the red flags and symptoms of serious illness related to seasonal influenza, and about the importance of early treatment per CDC guidelines. By the end of this course, you will be able to recount that information, as well as understand the limitations of rapid influenza testing.
The One Hour Sepsis Bundle: How to Act in 60 Minutes
In this course, you will learn why sepsis is the #1 killer of hospitalized patients in America, and #1 cause of pediatric deaths worldwide. You will discover how the goal time-frame for initiating interventions has changed from 3-6 hours to 1 hour, and you will be able to identify the measures that fall under the new one hour bundle. You will learn the strategies that have been successful in decreasing mortality rates in hospitalized patients.
Baby Friendly Hospitals: How to Promote Breastfeeding
In this course, you will learn about the incredible natural process of breastfeeding, which has many benefits for human infants, children, and mothers. The promotion and preservation of successful breastfeeding during the first 2 years of life and beyond is a public health issue that can have long term positive effects on global health and survival, nutrition goals, as well as the economy and environment. In this course we will discuss strategies that nurses can use to promote successful breastfeeding based on CDC guidelines and other relevant evidence, and also the barriers that some mothers face when attempting to breastfeed.
Childhood Asthma: Prevention and Treatment
In this course, you will learn about asthma, one of the most prevalent chronic illnesses in children. You will learn how preventing asthma-triggering events and practicing continuous maintenance therapies can significantly reduce the amount of disruption in a child’s life due to asthma symptoms. You will also be able to identify high-risk populations and situations that may increase a child’s risk for exacerbating their asthma, as well as describe asthma exacerbation prevention strategies. You will learn the frequently used asthma medications, mechanism of action, and side effects of the medications.
Liver Transplant: Beyond the Basics
In this course, we will discuss all things revolving around liver transplants. You will learn why it is the last treatment option for patients with end-stage liver disease, and come to understand the process of transplantation as well as the long term implications. You will also learn about post-operative care and how to care for these patients.
End of Life Care for Geriatric Patients
In this course, you will learn why end-of-life care is one of the most important jobs of a nurse. You will learn about the core principles of end-of-life care, and understand how to support patients and families through this time. End-of-life care has become and will remain a major role of any nurse working within the hospital setting, and has even been integrated into many palliative care settings.
Coronavirus: Everything Nurses Need to Know
In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about coronavirus. You will become knowledgeable on the basic signs and symptoms of coronavirus, and understand preventative actions and which to take. You will also gain basic knowledge of diagnosis and management of COVID-19, and understand the different vaccines available.
Vaping: A Growing Trend with Serious Health Implications
In this course, you will learn about vaping: what it is, and why the public commonly views vaping as potentially less harmful than cigarettes. You will learn about the known and unknown effects of vaping on the human body and health, and how to identify the harmful effects of vaping, including EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping induced lung injury). You will also learn about the tools that patients can utilize to assist in quitting vaping.
Prone Positioning in ARDS: How to do it Right
In this course, you will learn about ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), which is a rapidly progressive and often fatal condition with a high mortality rate. It is encountered in all settings, from small rural hospitals to large urban centers, so it is important that you become familiar with ARDS therapies like prone positioning. You will learn about the basic pathophysiology of ARDS and the diagnostic criteria, and you will be able to identify the cornerstone therapies for ARDS and how to implement them.
Drains: Everything You Need to Know
In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about drains: types of drains, when to use them, where to place them, and how to clean them. You will learn how to identify indications for drains, as well as the basic management of drains and basic troubleshooting.
Opiates: How Nurses Can Help Curb the Epidemic
In this course, you will learn about the opioid epidemic that has been sweeping the nation since the 1990s, and how it has gotten worse in recent years. The current crisis is a combination of both illicit and prescribed users, but the root of the issue remains an ease of access for opiate drugs and synthetics. You will learn how nurses can play a role in curbing the epidemic by being knowledgeable about opiate use disorders, the risks of opiates, and alternatives for pain control.
Care of the Aortic Stenosis Patient Undergoing Transaortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
In this course, you will learn about aortic stenosis, which is the second most common valvular heart disease in the Western world, and is typically diagnosed after the age of 65. The elderly population in the U.S. is growing rapidly, so it is important to have a full understanding of aortic stenosis and its effects on the body. You will learn about the basics of the procedure, the post-operative care of TAVR patients, and potential complications.
Culturally Competent Care for LGBTQ Patients
In this course, you will learn how to deliver culturally-competent care to LGBTQ patients. You will come to understand the disparities these patients face within the healthcare system, how to provide an inclusive and accepting environment within your own organization.
Nursing Documentation 101: How to Guard Your License
In this course, you will learn about the importance of proper documentation. You will come to understand how it is essential, not only for proper care for your patients, but in case you ever go to court– documentation could become your defense. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify examples of both proper and improper documentation in everyday practice.
Measles: The Forgotten Virus is Making a Comeback
In this course, you will learn about measles, a previously eradicated infectious virus that predominantly affects children, and why it is so dangerous. You will learn how to recognize, diagnose, and treat measles, and also identify factors that prevent the spread of a measles epidemic. We will discuss the concerns surrounding the anti-vaccination movement, as well as strategies used to educate families to make an educated vaccination decision.
2022 Comprehensive Nursing Update Course (30 Contact Hours)
In this course, we will cover a variety of nursing topics which are listed in the course outline. This course is appropriate for both RNs and LPNs. Upon completion of this single module, you will receive a certificate for 30 contact hours.
A Nurses Guide: How to Deal with Difficult Patients
In this course, you will learn how to deal with patients when they are angry. Topics that will be covered include how to understand anger in yourself and others, tips and strategies in handling patients when they are angry, and what goes on in the brains of others when they are upset.
Infection Control and Barrier Precautions
In this course, you will learn about infection control and prevention for healthcare workers and patients. Topics covered include core principles of infection control and how to apply them, basic infection control practices and how to apply them, and sepsis, treatment and recognition. You will learn modes and mechanisms of transmission of pathogenic organisms and prevention control strategies, use of engineering and work practice controls to reduce exposure to infectious material, and the creation and maintenance of safe environments for patient care.
2022 Florida Renewal Bundle
This 2022 Florida License Renewal Bundle meets all renewal requirements for Florida LPNs and RNs. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion instantly and your contact hours will be reported to CE Broker automatically. This course is accredited and approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number: 50-23983). This course includes multiple interesting topics in one easy course. Per the Florida Board of Nursing’s requirements, all Florida nurses are required to pass a test with a score of 80% or higher to receive their certificate.
2022 Illinois Renewal Bundle
This 2022 Illinois License Renewal Bundle meets renewal requirements for Illinois LPNs and RNs. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion for 20 CNE contact hours. This course is accredited and approved by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (Provider Number: P0614) and includes multiple interesting topics in one easy course.
2022 Kentucky Renewal Bundle
This 2022 Kentucky License Renewal Bundle meets all renewal requirements for Kentucky LPNs and RNs. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion for 14 contact hours. This course includes multiple interesting topics in one easy course.
2022 Louisiana Renewal Bundle
In this course, we will cover the variety of nursing topics listed in the course outline below. This course fulfills the Louisiana State Board of Nursing’s requirements needed for license renewal. Upon completion of this single module, you will receive a certificate for 30 contact hours.
2022 Michigan Renewal Bundle
This 2022 Michigan License Renewal Bundle meets all renewal requirements for Michigan LPNs and RNs. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion for 25.5 contact hours. This course features multiple interesting topics in one easy course and includes the required Implicit Bias, Human Trafficking, and Pain and Symptom Management Courses.
2022 Minnesota Renewal Bundle
In this course, we will cover a variety of nursing topics which are listed in the course outline below. This course fulfills the license renewal requirements outlined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Upon completion of this single module, you will receive a certificate for 24 contact hours.
2022 North Carolina Renewal Bundle
In this course, we will cover a variety of nursing topics which are listed in the course outline below. This course fulfills the North Carolina Board of Nursing’s requirements needed for license renewal. Upon completion of this single module, you will receive a certificate for 30 contact hours.
2022 Ohio Renewal Bundle
This 2022 Ohio License Renewal Bundle meets all renewal requirements for Ohio LPNs and RNs. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion for 24 contact hours. This course includes multiple interesting topics in one easy course. Per the Ohio Board of Nursing’s continuing education requirements, all Ohio nurses are required to pass a test with a score of 80% or higher to receive their certificate.
2022 Pennsylvania Renewal Bundle
In this course, we will cover the variety of nursing topics listed in the course outline below. This course fulfills 28 contact hours of the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing’s required 30 hours for license renewal. Upon completion of this single module, you will receive a certificate for 28 contact hours.
2022 Texas Renewal Bundle
This 2022 Texas License Renewal Bundle meets renewal requirements for Texas LPNs and RNs. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion for 20 CNE contact hours. This course is accredited and approved by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (Provider Number: P0614) and includes multiple interesting topics in one easy course.
Adenovirus Infection in Pediatric Populations
In this course, you will learn about adenovirus, a virus which can cause many illnesses in the pediatric population. You will learn how to identify groups that are high-risk for severe complications of adenovirus infections, and how to diagnose, test, and treat this virus. You will become equipped with the tools to educate and empower parents and children to engage in behaviors and develop habits that prevent the spread of an adenovirus infection.
Bioterrorism in Nursing
In this course, you will learn about bioterrorism, and how you as a nurse can be prepared in case a public health emergency ensues from such an event. By the end of this course, you will understand the classification system of biological weapons, as well as the different uses of radioactive and nuclear agents, and how to manage treatment for exposure. You will also be able to identify the types of PPE that should be used in a bioterrorist attack. It is vital for nurses to understand bioterrorism in nursing as nurses would play a major role in treatment of individuals affected by such an event.
Caring for Pediatric Hospice Patients
In this course, you will learn about how to care for pediatric patients with a terminal illness. You will learn how you are not just caring for the child, but for the family as well, and how to do that competently and compassionately. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the most common childhood cancers, as well as other chronic and potentially terminal childhood conditions. You will also discover what resources are available for those working with the pediatric hospice population.
Caring for Pediatrics with Developmental Delays
In this course, we will discuss strategies and techniques used to facilitate nursing and medical care in special needs children. You will learn about common childhood learning and developmental disorders and how to identify and differentiate them. By the end of this course, you will understand how to approach and communicate with special needs children, as well as how to care for and work with their families and caregivers.
Developing a Quality Nursing Preceptorship Program
In this course, you will learn about the current need for a quality nursing preceptorship program to assist in the success of new hires. This is due to two trends that are affecting staffing: new graduates lacking clinical skills due to social distancing requirements, and retired nurses returning to the workforce.
Differentiating Arterial Vs. Venous Ulcers
In this course, you will learn about the three most common types of leg/foot ulcers: venous stasis ulcers, neurotrophic (diabetic) ulcers, and arterial (ischemic) ulcers. You will learn about the presentations of each type of ulcer, the common causes, risk factors, generalized treatments, and patient education.
Differentiating Cognitive Aging and Dementia
In this course, you will learn about the differences between dementia and normal cognitive aging. They often have similar symptoms, so as a healthcare provider, it is important to understand the differences so that a diagnosis can be accurate. You will learn how to evaluate the most effective means of treatment and interventions for nurses and caregivers to provide care. By the end of this course, you will be able to determine the common types of dementia and what specific neurological determinants are noted in individuals with dementia.
Effective Communication in Nursing
In this course, you will learn how to communicate effectively as a nurse. You will discover different types of communication, and when and how to utilize each one. Effective communication reduces the amount of poor outcomes, resource waste, poor staff and patient satisfaction, and boosts the quality of patient care. By the end of this course you will be able to identify barriers to effective communication and be able to improve communication to successfully boost staff and patient satisfaction.
Emergency Response in the Correctional Setting
In this course, you will learn about the limitations of and resources that are available to a correctional nurse. You will learn about the types of emergencies that correctional nurses may encounter, and their role in managing those emergencies.
Endovascular Thrombectomy and its Role in Ischemic Stroke Treatment
In this course, you will learn about Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT) and its role in ischemic stroke treatment. You will learn about the criteria for this newer EVT therapy as well as its potential complications. By the end of this course, you will be able to educate patients and families about the stroke signs and symptoms, and when to call 911.
Ensuring Patient Confidentiality in Nursing
In this course, you will come to understand the importance of patient confidentiality, and the best practices for maintaining it. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the two methods of de-identifying a patient, as well as list several patient identifiers. You will also be able to describe the Privacy Rule.
Ethical Decisions in Nursing Management
In this course, we explore everyday ethical decisions that those in nursing management are commonly faced with, and you will learn how to broaden your thinking on how to make ethically-sound choices. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain the ethical importance of promoting patient autonomy, as well as list five steps to create an ethical workplace.
Ethics for the Telehealth Nurse
In this course, you will learn about the role of the telehealth nurse in adhering to ethics in patient care, and you will learn about how to differentiate between ethical and unethical behavior when conducting telehealth nursing interactions and interventions. It is important to note that this course is a guideline, and does not replace the laws as laid out in the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Everything Nurses Should Know About Massive Transfusion Protocols
In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about massive transfusion protocols, and you will learn about problems associated with massive transfusion protocols. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify criteria for receiving a massive transfusion, and describe what is in a massive transfusion protocol and why.
Florida Domestic Violence
In this course, you will learn about domestic violence, something that more than 10 million adults have been subjected to during the course of a year. Due to the increasing prevalence of domestic violence in society, there is a high probability that all healthcare professionals will evaluate and treat a victim of domestic violence at some time during their healthcare career, so it is important for all nurses to be aware of it. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify different types of domestic violence, as well as indicators of abuse in a patient. You will also explore both the incidence and prevalence of domestic violence on a national level.
Florida HIV/AIDS
In this course, you will learn about HIV/AIDS, which has infected approximately 1.2 million Americans. You will come to have a better understanding of the history of HIV/AIDS, as well as gain a basic knowledge of treatment approaches, common side effects, and barriers to proper treatment. You will also learn how a person is infected with HIV/AIDS and the progression of its various stages. Healthcare professionals in nearly every setting have the potential to encounter patients with HIV/AIDS, so it is important to have an understanding of the disease.
Florida Laws and Regulations
In this course, you will learn about Florida’s laws and regulations. You will come to understand the Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 464) as it pertains to nursing practice. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the process for obtaining licensure, as well as understand the Intervention Project for Nurses. The purpose of this course is to ensure that every nurse practicing in Florida is held to and meets the minimum standards for safe practice.
Florida Medical Errors Prevention
In this course, you will learn about medical errors and how to prevent them. You will learn how to recognize error-prone situations, as well as factors that impact the occurrence of medical errors. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify processes to improve patient outcomes and resources for public education on medical errors. You must become aware of the possible harm that can be caused by medical errors and the ways in which they can be prevented.
Florida Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace
In this course, you will learn how to recognize impairment in the workplace, and how to report those behaviors to supervisors or appropriate personnel. Early identification of the signs and symptoms of a substance abuse disorder in the workplace can help reduce the risk of harm to patients and other healthcare team members. By the end of this course, you will be able to differentiate between substance abuse, addiction, drug diversion, and impairment.
Following A DNR: An Ethical Dilemma in Nursing
In this course, you will learn about do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, and the moral and ethical dilemmas they present in nursing. End-of-life issues are often full of emotion and difficult for everyone involved, nonetheless, it is important to ensure that all final wishes for the patient are followed.
HIV/AIDS
In this course, you will learn about HIV/AIDS, which has infected approximately 1.2 million Americans. You will come to have a better understanding of the history of HIV/AIDS, as well as gain a basic knowledge of treatment approaches, common side effects, and barriers to proper treatment. You will also learn how a person is infected with HIV/AIDS and the progression of its various stages. Healthcare professionals in nearly every setting have the potential to encounter patients with HIV/AIDS, so it is important to have an understanding of the disease.
How Nursing Leadership and Management Can Improve Staff Engagement
In this course, you will learn how nursing leadership and management can improve staff engagement. This is important, because staff who do not feel part of an organization are more likely to leave in search for one that makes them feel valuable. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with tools to engage employees, and you will be able to describe ways to improve morale through engagement from a nursing leadership and management role.
End Of Life Process
In this course, you will come to understand what to expect during the final weeks of a person’s life, and how to cope with the changes as they occur. Dying is a process that can vary from person to person, but there is a recognizable pattern of decline that occurs, and you will learn to identify the phases in that pattern: transitioning, actively dying, and final moments.
How to Reduce New Nurse Turnover
This 2022 Kentucky License Renewal Bundle meets all renewal requirements for Kentucky LPNs and RNs. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion for 14 contact hours. This course includes multiple interesting topics in one easy course.
How to Succeed in Nursing Management
In this course, you will learn about the changes in the healthcare system and how they have impacted nursing. To retain and recruit nurses in a diminishing workforce, and achieve the outcomes expected in today’s healthcare environment, a transformational leadership approach is recommended as a solution. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain the characteristics and competencies of these successful transformational leaders.
How to Support a Patient with a New Cancer Diagnosis
In this course, you will learn about cancer, the second leading cause of death both in the United States and the world. It is responsible for approximately 10 million deaths each year worldwide. You will learn about the most common causes of cancer, and you will learn about ways to help a patient cope with a new cancer diagnosis. By the end of this course, you will be able to list some preventable causes of cancer and prophylactic measures to take, as well as identify resources for patients, family members, and fellow nurses.
Human Trafficking
In this course, you will learn about human trafficking, a humanitarian issue in the world that has continued to grow in the past several years despite government and public efforts to combat it. You will learn about types of human trafficking, its trends, and statistics within the United States. You will also be able to identify risk factors, warning signs, and red flags of potential human trafficking victims within a healthcare setting. This course will also provide you info for appropriate resources for reporting human trafficking crimes and connecting victims to community resources.
Human Trafficking– Florida
In this course, you will learn about human trafficking, a humanitarian issue in the world that has continued to grow in the past several years despite government and public efforts to combat it. You will learn about types of human trafficking, its trends, and statistics within the United States. For healthcare workers in Florida, the war on human trafficking will be won through gaining the knowledge to recognize the warning signs and specific characteristics of a potential trafficking victim; the most effective ways to intervene, which will enable the victims to gain access to help; and where to garner additional support in addressing the issue.
Human Trafficking– Michigan
In this course, you will learn about human trafficking, a humanitarian issue in the world that has continued to grow in the past several years despite government and public efforts to combat it. You will learn about types of human trafficking, its trends, and statistics within the United States. For healthcare workers in Michigan, the war on human trafficking will be won through gaining the knowledge to recognize the warning signs and specific characteristics of a potential trafficking victim; the most effective ways to intervene, which will enable the victims to gain access to help; and where to garner additional support in addressing the issue.
Hyberbilirubinemia in Pediatrics
In this course, you will learn about hyperbilirubinemia in pediatrics, specifically newborns. This course will review the pathophysiology and various types of hyperbilirubinemia in pediatrics, risk factors, screening, treatment, complications, and, most importantly, the nurses’ role in providing care to patients with the disorder.
Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal in the Correctional Setting
In this course, you will learn how to identify and treat alcohol withdrawal in the correctional setting. 65% of new inmates qualify as having substance abuse disorder or addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, and it is important to deliver high-quality and effective care at the earliest opportunity. By the end of this course, you will understand the steps to monitor and treat alcohol withdrawals.
Identifying and Managing Illicit Drug Use in Adolescents
In this course, you will learn about how to identify and manage illicit drug use in adolescents. It is important for every school nurse to recognize the signs of illicit drug use, understand what steps should be taken in the event of an overdose, how to promote prevention programs for students, and understand how important feeling connected to staff and peers is to an adolescent. You will learn what to do if a student is experiencing an overdose, as well as different methods available to students to create positive outlooks for their future.
Identifying the Signs of Increased ICP
In this course, you will learn about intracranial pressure, or ICP, which often occurs when a patient has traumatic injuries. Increased ICP can cause seizures, herniation of brain tissue, brain death, or patient death. In this course you will learn about what causes increased ICP, behavioral changes that can occur with increased ICP, and vital sign changes that can occur with increased ICP. It is important that all nurses are aware of the signs of increased ICP so they can act quickly to support their patients and prevent a potentially fatal outcome.
Identifying, Treating, and Managing Seizures in Children
In this course, you will learn how to identify, treat, and manage seizures in children. A seizure can be a frightening experience for a parent or child. The nurse plays a critical role when seizures in children occur by imparting knowledge about the disease, teaching self-management skills, and discussing treatment options. Seizures are common in children, as approximately 4-5% will experience one at some point during their childhood, and about 1% of children are diagnosed with epilepsy.
Illinois Implicit Bias Training
In this course, you will learn about implicit bias and how it affects health equity in the healthcare field. There are some differences in healthcare outcomes based purely on biological differences between people of different genders or races, but more evidence points to the vast majority of healthcare gaps stemming from individual and systemic biases. You will come to understand implicit bias and explore your own subconscious biases and opinions, and how it can negatively impact clients in minority groups. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify areas that require change on individual and institutional levels in order to see health care equity occur.
Illinois Sexual Harassment Training for Nurses
In this course, you will learn about sexual harassment in the nursing profession, and what you can do about it. You will learn about the different types of sexual harassment as well as what behavior constitutes sexual harassment. By the end of this course, you will understand what you should do if you experience sexual harassment and what protections are available to those who report it.
Importance of Patient Education in the Early Recognition of STEMI
In this course, you will learn about ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), which is a heart attack with a completely blocked coronary artery. The time it takes to restore coronary blood flow is crucial, so it is important for healthcare providers to educate their patients in recognizing and identifying early symptoms of a STEMI to improve outcomes and mortality. You will be able to identify primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, as well as different interventions to reduce risk of STEMI.
Initial Management of Patients with STEMI
In this course, you will learn about ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), which is a heart attack with a completely blocked coronary artery. The time it takes to restore coronary blood flow is crucial, so it is an essential part of the initiation process for patients to recognize signs and symptoms of STEMI and seek help immediately. The healthcare providers’ role is to accurately diagnose STEMI and to initiate appropriate treatment. By the end of this course, you will understand the importance of timing, protocol, checklists, and more to help improve patient outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality.
Kentucky Implicit Bias Training
In this course, you will learn about the suicide risks that affect nurses, and the suicide prevention methods employed to address it. All healthcare providers are responsible for identifying and addressing situations which warrant intervention. By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize additional interventions and protective factors to reduce suicide rates.
Kentucky Suicide Prevention
In this course, you will learn about the suicide risks that affect nurses, and the suicide prevention methods employed to address it. All healthcare providers are responsible for identifying and addressing situations which warrant intervention. By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize additional interventions and protective factors to reduce suicide rates.
Key Concepts of Critical Thinking in Nursing
In this course, you will learn about critical thinking, and its importance in nursing. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify factors that impact the learning of critical thinking, and also strategies for teaching critical thinking. Included in this course are self-guided exercises to allow you to practice your critical thinking skills.
Managing Children with Behavioral Health Issues Presenting to the ED
In this course, you will learn how to manage children with behavioral health issues that present to the emergency department (ED). You will learn why there has been an increase in these patients coming to the ED in recent years, and the unique needs these patients have. In the 2019 National Pediatric Readiness Project, it was identified that less than half of our nation’s EDs are “ready” to care for pediatric patients, so you will learn how to devise a plan to improve your own ED’s response to pediatric patients with behavioral health needs.
Managing Conflict in a Nurse Leader Role
In this course, you will learn about the importance of managing conflict in healthcare. If it goes unchecked, conflict in healthcare can create serious issues regarding care delivery, patient safety, patient outcomes, staff turnover, regulatory fines, and even lawsuits due to errors. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify conflict, the components of conflict, reasons for conflict in healthcare as well as management strategies. You will also learn about the characteristics and leadership styles that are vital to those filling a nurse leader role.
Managing Surgical Site Infections
In this course, you will learn about surgical site infections, which have the highest mortality rate of all healthcare-associated infections. You will learn how and why these infections come about, as well as patient risk factors for developing them. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe infection prevention practices and surgical environment practices for prevention of surgical site infections.
Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans
In this course, you will learn about the different mental health conditions common to veterans, and the issues they often face with access to resources. After returning home, these veterans may be forced to cope with Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicidal Ideations, and other conditions as a result of their service to their country. You will learn how nurses are on the front line of this mental health battle and are in a unique position to advocate for the mental health of veterans and their families.
Michigan Implicit Bias Training
In this course, you will learn about implicit bias and how it affects health equity in the healthcare field. There are some differences in healthcare outcomes based purely on biological differences between people of different genders or races, but more evidence points to the vast majority of healthcare gaps stemming from individual and systemic biases. You will come to understand implicit bias and explore your own subconscious biases and opinions, and how it can negatively impact clients in minority groups. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify areas that require change on individual and institutional levels in order to see health care equity occur.
Michigan: Pain and Symptom Management for Nurses
In this course, you will learn about pain and symptom management. Managing pain within healthcare settings is a challenge and must take into consideration patient-centered preferences, treatment goals, as well as guidelines and laws from governing bodies. You will learn about how opioids were the first line of defense against pain for many years, but how the mindset has been required to change with the onset of the opioid crisis.
Nevada Cultural Competence in Nursing (DEI Requirement)
In this course, we will outline and explore the most common or serious disparities in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), address ways in which healthcare delivery needs to be adjusted, and start the conversations needed to create a new generation of healthcare that will close these gaps. By the end of this course, you will understand the gaps in quality and availability of healthcare that affect characteristics such as race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
New York State Infection Control Training for Nurses
This New York Infection Control training for Nurses course is designed to meet the educational standards for RNs, LVNs, and APRNs in the state of New York for the New York Infection Control and Barrier Prevention requirements.
Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients by Stage of Development
In this course, you will learn how to care for children of each developmental stage, as each stage presents its own unique challenges for nurses. You will learn age-appropriate interventions used to facilitate medical and nursing care in pediatric patients, as well as how to involve the family in pediatric care in order to maximize patient comfort and cooperation.
Nursing Ethics
In this course, you will learn about the importance of ethics in regards to nursing, since nurses face ethical challenges every day. You will come to understand the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics and how to apply it to practice. There are constant situations that nurses come up against with competing values and interests, and it is often difficult to know the right choice. By the end of this course, you will have some tools that will assist you in making these ethical choices.
Nursing Inverventions for Acute Pain Management
In this course, you will learn about acute pain management. You will gain assessment tools that can be used to determine whether a patient is in pain, as well as the knowledge of how to create a care plan for a patient with acute pain. You will learn about both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of treating and managing acute pain. By the end of this course, you will have learned the pathophysiology of acute pain, the classification of different types of pain, strategies for a comprehensive pain assessment, and guidelines for treatment.
Nursing Interventions for Sepsis: Fluid Management
In this course, you will learn about fluid management in sepsis. Fluid resuscitation is a critical intervention that restores tissue perfusion. However, there is a great deal of variation in the type of fluid, rate of administration, and the total volume of fluid administered that goes into fluid resuscitation protocol in managing a patient with sepsis. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain how different endpoints can be used to measure fluid resuscitation effectiveness in sepsis, as well as the difference and pros/cons of crystalloid vs. colloid fluid resuscitation.
Ohio Nurse Practice Act
In this course, we will cover the Nurse Practice Act in Ohio that oversees the nurses of that state and sets and ensures the standards for safe and skilled care are being followed. You will learn about the differences and the roles of the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Administrative Code, and you will learn about basic concepts included in Standards of Competency for nurses. By the end of this course, you will understand Ohio’s standards of care required to maximize patient safety.
Oncological Emergencies: Recognize and Respond
In this course, you will learn how to recognize and respond to oncological emergencies. You will learn how to identify clinical signs and symptoms of the most common oncology emergencies, as well as risk factors for oncology emergencies in certain patient populations. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe the oncology nurse’s role in promoting compassionate end-of-life care and the correct treatment for the oncology patient.
Pain Management in Newborns
In this course, you will learn about pain management in newborns, a complex job as they are non-verbal and lack the cognitive skill set to identify pain to a healthcare provider. You will learn about common pain occurrences in patients less than a year old, and how to identify and assess pain in infant populations. By the end of this course, you will know both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment interventions for pain, as well as be able to teach parents and guardians how to distinguish pain in this age group.
Pain Management in Nursing
In this course, you will learn about pain and symptom management. Managing pain within healthcare settings is a challenge and must take into consideration patient-centered preferences, treatment goals, as well as guidelines and laws from governing bodies. You will learn about how opioids were the first line of defense against pain for many years, but how the mindset has been required to change with the onset of the opioid crisis.
Patient Safety and Surgical Error Prevention
In this course, you will learn about patient safety and surgical error prevention in the Operating Room (OR). You will learn about the Universal Protocol and what it entails, as well as the three major steps to ensuring proper care and safety. You will learn the steps to take before the patient comes into the room for their procedure, the steps before the first incision is made, and the steps before the patient leaves the surgical room. Prevention of any mishap is paramount and sometimes even triple checking your facts is warranted.
Providing Quality Care as a Home Health Care Nurse
In this course, you will learn about home health care nursing, a good alternative to working in a hospital. You’ll learn about the differences in the approach to nursing in the home than the hospital, and the tools you’ll need for nursing in the home. You will also come to understand the importance of and steps for a thorough medication reconciliation.
PTSD in Nurses
In this course, you will learn about PTSD in nurses, and strategies that promote successful identification and coping mechanisms for it. While PTSD gained its recognition from its association with military veterans, anyone can experience the disorder, and it has affected many nurses in the past several years due to the pandemic. You will learn about the causes of PTSD and the impact it has on a nurse’s ability to perform their duties, as well how nurses can help their colleagues who are suffering from it.
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma– Kentucky
In this course, you will learn about pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), also known as Shaken Baby Syndrome. This includes an array of symptoms and complications resulting from injury to a child or infant’s head after violent shaking or impact. It is the leading cause of child abuse deaths nationally, and for those who survive, most suffer lifelong complications and disabilities. And because obvious signs of injury may not show up right away, it is very important for healthcare providers to be able to identify at-risk individuals and recognize signs and symptoms of potential victims. By the end of this course, you will also understand the legal considerations of mandated reporters along with the process of reporting and penalties for AHT in Kentucky.
Performing a Full Neurological Assessment
In this course, you will learn how to perform a full neurological assessment, which is a key component of nursing care. It not only informs the nurse of changes to the patient’s condition, but allows the nurses to evaluate if interventions have been effective. By the end of this course, you will not only be able to perform a full neurological assessment, but you will be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings.
Post Stroke Care: Immediate and Long-Term Management
In this course, you will learn how to care for a patient after they have had a stroke. Nurses play a vital role in stroke care, including assessment, knowledge of new protocols, and overall treatment plan. Wherever the patient may be, in the ER, the ICU, post-stroke unit, rehabilitation, or at home, it is important to both educate the community about strokes and maintain your own stroke-care competency.
Postpartum Hemorrhage Management and Care
In this course, you will learn about postpartum hemorrhage, which is the leading cause of maternal death. You will learn about the different types of hemorrhages and how to treat them. Along with accurate recognition and assessments, proper postpartum hemorrhage management, treatment, and education can actively work toward reducing the risk of maternal deaths from hemorrhages.
Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the OR
In this course, you will learn about pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores. They are a potential health hazard caused by patients being in the same position for more than one hour at a time. You will learn to recognize common causes of pressure ulcers in the operating room (OR), as well as their signs and symptoms. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe the four classifications of pressure ulcers and effective ways to prevent them.
Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Preeclampsia
In this course, you will learn about preeclampsia and how to recognize it. While the causes of this condition remain unclear, you will learn to recognize risk factors, as well as learn how a diagnosis of preeclampsia is determined. By the end of this course, you will be able to teach patients about “red flags”, as well as when to notify a provider, and when to seek emergency care.
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Frequently asked questions
All US nurses, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs), can access courses for free to fulfill their continuing education requirements for license renewal.
You can get started here. You can also access the free nursing CEUs through Incredible Health’s iOS, Android, and web applications. If you already have an Incredible Health account, you can log in here.
The courses are accredited by the ANCC in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Guam.
You’re able to download certificates immediately upon finishing a course.
There are many courses available of different lengths, new courses are added often, and all material can be done at your own pace.
Yes. CEUs are automatically reported to CE Broker.
Yes, there are select classes on the platform that have been approved by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and allow nurses to earn pharmacology credits.
No. Services for obtaining or renewing BLS or ACLS certifications are not currently offered on Incredible Health.
Incredible Health began offering free continuing education courses to all U.S. nurses in 2020. Our goal was to make it easy for nurses to quickly complete any CEU requirements and renew their licenses so they can get back to doing what they do best: caring for those in need.
Many professions, including nursing, require practitioners to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in their field by pursuing educational opportunities.
Most state boards of nursing require that you complete a certain amount of continuing education every few years in order to keep your license in good standing. These requirements may be stated in terms of continuing education units, or CEUs.
They are sometimes known by other names as well, such as:
– Contact hours
– Continuing Education (CE) credits
– Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Units
While there can be some differences, often these terms are used interchangeably.
If the nursing license is the means to check the competence of nursing graduates before allowing them to begin practicing, CEU requirements ensure that practicing nurses have the know-how of the latest treatment techniques in the field.
Continuing education also gives nurses the opportunity to explore and learn about specific areas like pain management, geriatrics, or home health, and hospice care.
For these reasons, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) deemed continuing education (CE) necessary to maintain the high quality of healthcare that nurses provide all over the country. Nurses in many states must earn CEUs in order to renew their licenses. Many employers have their own continuing education requirements for nurses.
The board of nursing licensure in your state or territory determines exactly what activities you can and can’t use to meet your education requirements in that state.
CEUs can only be awarded by providers whose programs are approved by an accrediting board. The most well-known of these is the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
In general, you can expect the following types of continuing education to be eligible:
– Content approved by your state board of nursing or the ANCC
– Courses to move into specialty areas of nursing practice
– Initial certification for advanced skills such as ACLS or PALS (varies by state)
– Courses to advance your education with a BSN or graduate degree
– Content on professional nursing conduct
Activities that don’t usually count for CEUs:
– General education classes
– Basic CPR courses
– Advanced skills renewal courses (ACLS, PALS) (varies by state)
– Courses designed for laypersons
– Facility orientation or in-service training
– Community service or volunteer activities
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