North Carolina Nursing CE Courses
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Continuing Education Requirements for North Carolina Nurses
The North Carolina Board of Nursing requires all nurses to take continuing education for license renewal.
Requirements specific to Licensed Practical Nurses in North Carolina
License Expiration & Renewal Schedule: LPN licenses are valid for two (2) years and require renewal by last day of licensee's birth month.
Minimum Hours: 30
CE Requirement: Non-specific
Requirements Disclaimer: We do our best to be as up to date & accurate as possible, but please check with your board for requirements.
Requirements specific to Registered Nurses in North Carolina
License Expiration & Renewal Schedule: RN licenses are valid for two (2) years and require renewal by last day of licensee's birth month.
Minimum Hours: 30
CE Requirement: Non-specific
Requirements Disclaimer: We do our best to be as up to date & accurate as possible, but please check with your board for requirements.
Requirements specific to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in North Carolina
License Expiration & Renewal Schedule: APRN licenses are valid for two (2) years and require renewal by the last day of licensee's birth month.
Minimum Hours: 50
CE Requirements:
Requirements Disclaimer: We do our best to be as up to date & accurate as possible, but please check with your board for requirements.
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Implicit Bias: Weight Stigma in Health Care
Bias against individuals considered to be overweight is pervasive in health care settings. Although scientific understanding of the causes of obesity has advanced in recent years, patients in larger bodies continue to face a great deal of stigma based on outdated and incomplete ideas about willpower, energy balance models, and scolding as a motivator. In this course students will explore the concept of weight stigma as a type of implicit bias, learn how patients experience weight stigma in a variety of settings, and identify concrete strategies for disrupting weight stigma.
Chronic Pain: Therapies, Treatment, and Management Options
Chronic pain afflicts millions of Americans, results from a variety of causes, and contributes to missed work as well as increased financial burden. This course will review common causes of chronic pain, diagnosis and imaging, as well as pharmacologic management and non-pharmacologic treatment options. The learner will also learn the interprofessional roles in the team-based management of chronic pain. The intersection of chronic pain and diversity, equity and special populations will be explored.
The Latest on Ketamine and Esketamine for Treatment Resistant Depression
Depression is a global, widespread mental health disorder, affecting 350 million people. For some, current treatment modalities are not sufficient to support patient needs. This continuing education program will review and synthesize current evidence about the use of glutamate receptor modular medications (ketamine and esketamine) for treatment resistant depression. These medications have shown rapid and significant lifting of mood and suicidal ideation in symptomatic patients. An in-depth discussion of adverse effects, patient selection, treatment and administration protocols, and concerns for patient safety will be presented.
Medication Abortion: A Clinical and Regulatory Review and Update
Recent political activity has precipitated an increased focus on medication abortion as an option for individuals seeking an abortion. This course will teach clinicians and other members of the healthcare workforce about the provision of medication abortion within their scope of practice. Content regarding safe and ethical practice, as well as updated knowledge about the medication abortion regulatory landscape, pharmacology and logistics of medication abortion prescribing and follow up, and medication abortion outcomes data will be presented.
Diagnosis and Management of Red Eye in Primary Care
Patients with red eyes commonly present to primary care providers as their point of entry into the healthcare system. Many primary care providers are less familiar with ocular disease than eye-care professionals and may feel uncomfortable managing these potentially sight-threatening conditions. This course will equip primary, urgent, and emergency care providers with the knowledge and competence needed to examine the eye, as well as diagnose, and manage four common causes of red eyes.
Nurse Licensure Compact Essential Information, an Ohio Category A Nursing CE Offering
Ohio’s recent entrance to the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) has significant implications for Ohio nurses and for nurses from other NLC states who seek to practice in Ohio. It is imperative that nurses who seek to practice in Ohio or hold a multi-state Ohio nursing license understand their legal responsibilities. Continuing education rules and regulations for nurses will be discussed.
Classroom Management II: Quick Everyday Tricks to Create a Positive & Safe Classroom Environment
This course is the 2nd course in the Classroom Management series (recommended prerequisite course “Introduction to Classroom Management: Creating Classroom Expectations”). Teachers can use this course to immediately implement strategies to help encourage classroom dialogue and energy in a positive way.
Forensic Evidence Collection: A Victim-Centered Approach
This course reviews forensic evidence collection for sexually assaulted victims. A victim-centered approach with discussion of methods, history-taking, examination, specimen collection, photography, and documentation are taught. Participants will learn to support STI prophylaxis and pregnancy testing, and prophylaxis for sexual assault survivors. All clinicians who work in emergency departments will benefit from taking this course. It specifically meets the requirements for Texas nurses.
Sexual Harassment Prevention for Healthcare Providers
Sexual harassment is unlawful under federal law and under some state laws. This course will teacher the learner behaviors to prevent sexual harassment, how to respond to sexual harassment, and what constitutes sexual harassment. A focus on workers in the healthcare arena makes the content relevant to the intended audience.
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