- Types of Continuing Education Courses for Nurses
- Clinical Skills Development: Advanced procedures, wound care, IV therapy, or phlebotomy.
- Specialty Certification Preparation: Courses to specialize in areas like critical care (CCRN), oncology (OCN), pediatrics (CPN), or geriatrics (GERO-BC).
- Evidence-Based Practice: Training on integrating research findings into clinical practice.
- Leadership and Management: Courses on team management, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
- Patient Education: Techniques for teaching patients about health management and disease prevention.
- Public Health: Topics like epidemiology, community health, and healthcare disparities.
- Popular Topics
- Infection Control: Updates on protocols and disease prevention (e.g., COVID-19, MRSA).
- Pharmacology: New medications, drug interactions, and prescribing practices.
- Mental Health Nursing: Managing anxiety, depression, and substance abuse in patients.
- Telehealth Nursing: Best practices for virtual patient care.
- Cultural Competence in Healthcare: Addressing diverse patient populations effectively.
- Cardiovascular Health: Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), EKG interpretation, and heart disease management.
- Online Continuing Education Platforms
- NursingCE: Offers state-specific continuing education courses.
- Medscape: Free CE credits for nurses on a variety of topics.
- RN.com: Focused on providing practical and evidence-based courses.
- Relias: Courses tailored for healthcare professionals, including compliance and clinical topics.
- CEUfast: Provides accredited courses and meets requirements for most states.