CEU problem

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Specializes in Neuro ICU.

Yes, I haven't worked in almost 7 to 8 years in the clinical setting.........I've always been faithful about keeping my hours up to date.........and thought I had my hours up to date this cycle too..........but I got an audit letter today, and I went to pull my CEU stuff out. Well, I did some very part time chart auditing a couple of years ago and did some additional CEU's for that job. So for the 2000-2002 cycle I got well over my 20 hours and the last 29 I did I did on the tail end of 2002 (in May). So when I renewed my license this year I was thinking I was current because the date was 2002............Well, it needs to be from Aug 2002 - 2004. So I am royally screwed! What in the world do I do?

I seriously have thought about going inactive, because I highly doubt I will ever return to nursing. I basically have kept my license and CEU's current for an emergency.......in case I HAD to go back to work in the event that something happened to my husband.

My youngest child was finally diagnosed with autism this last month and we have been dealing with that for the last year.........so it is very unlikely that I will be returning to work.

I guess I'll just call the TX state office Monday and see where to go from there..........Has this happened to anyone else? I can't believe I've had this oversight.......but I've just had a lot on my mind and without working this certainly hasn't been on the the front of my mind.

Thanks for any insight............Calemjess

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There is a site called PowerPak.. I would post the email address but I know they get a lil cranky about that sometimes... Its pretty easy website to figure out though :)

The CEUs you get on there are free... They may not be worth but 1.5 to 3 CEU hours, but you can do as many as you want.. If you can't find the website PM me..

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You definitely won't the the first with this problem. The board will have some provisions... you might have to pay a little fine for being late, but just get those CEU's done.

(Where in Texas, if I may ask?)

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