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Hi everyone!

I'm trying to get some information regarding continuing education. I'm not sure how this actually works. Some sites offer free credits. Some you have to pay for. Is there any particular ones I should be doing as a new grad or does it matter? And where is this kept track of, or do I just mention it to future employers or is it just for my own personal benefit? I've heard that we are supposed to keep up to date with things and continue our education and learning this way, but wasn't sure how to go about it....

Any ideas?

Thanks!!!!!

Amy,

As a new nurse, you should ALSO be asking yourself, "What are my learning needs?"

A Continuing ed activity shouldn't be busy work, it should answer a knowledge deficit you perceive in yourself. I wouldn't spend the time on 3 hours of Free CEU's if it didn't meet a knowledge deficit requirement for me.

Once you've identified some areas of concern for yourself, then go on-line OR through the local listings and look for Continuing ed that meets your needs.

In my state, college credits in nursing and ancillary sciences could qualify for for continuing ed hours. When I worked on my BSN and my MSN, I just submitted a copy of my grade card. If I was taking nursing curriculum, hours (in my state) were granted at the rate of 15 CEUs per hour of college credit. No worries mate. I took a psych class in the drug and alcohol counseling program in my community and they didn't quite grant it hours at the same rate, but I think it was still VERY good.

Even if you aren't currently working at a local hospital DON"T discount them as a source of continuing ed. When I worked in a tertiary care hospital, they offered 2 and 4 CEU classes that were very much aimed at new practitioners.

Good luck.

Specializes in Corrections, Psych, Med-Surg.

Amy: I have always used Nursing Education of America, myself, for the 30 CEUs needed every two years here in California. It works out to about one dollar per CEU depending on the topic I want to learn more about.

You send them a check, they send you a book on the subject you have selected and an answer sheet. You return the completed answer sheet and they send you your certificate. They don't practice in some states. Their phone number is 1.888.440.4357 if you want to learn more.

(disclaimer for those of you who are suspicious--I do not represent, nor profit from, nor own stock in this company)

Specializes in Med-Surg.

mrh1953, You are welcome.

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