Alzheimer Requirement

[adventure_awaits, BSN]

Hello,

I am looking into getting a Massachusetts nursing license by endorsement. At the bottom of the application, I noticed it mentions something about a dementia/alzheimer continuing education requirement (a one time thing)...where can I get this requirement? Even better for free. Thanks.

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

"Pursuant to chapter 220 of the acts of 2018, as of November 7, 2018, applicants for initial licensure must complete a one-time course of training and education in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Notice: Verification of compliance with this requirement will be delayed until March 1, 2019.

Licensees applying to renew a license must complete the required course by November 7, 2022."

I'm a MA nurse; your post was the first I've heard about it. (So much for communication from the BON...) They recently mandated a domestic violence training. The MA DPH developed their own online one to do, but I haven't seen any indication that they're doing it for this subject as well. Seems like they're going to continue with the trend of micromanaging CE subject matter.

[Golden_RN, MSN]

www.nurse.com

Look at their course list, and click on "state requirements", then choose your state. They usually have links to specific state CEU requirements and the courses they offer.

[adventure_awaits, BSN]

Oh my. I only found out I needed it when I got to tail end and it asked if I had that requirement. Lol

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Here you go:

https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-requirements/massachusetts/rn#requirements

https://www.nursingce.com/ceu-courses/alzheimer-s-disease-diagnosis-treatment-and-research

You can Google for free nursing CEU sites. There's tons of them out there...just make sure they're approved by your state's BON.