Continuing Ed Credits? What are these for?

Published

Why does one need to do CE credits when they become an RN? They haven't mentioned this to us at all in our nursing classes that we would have to take credits or anything. I'm just curious why one needs to do this? I actually have a few test from the AJN that I have completed and will send in when I get my license, I just want to know what they do for me besides gaining knowledge? I hope this makes sense. Thanks for any information.

Oh and we didn't have to pay additional money. It will be taken out of the lab fees that we already have to pay anyways (they can call that tuition if they want too) and they already enrolled us in the CEU program even before they knew who would accept the invitation to be in this coming class or not. One would think everyone would accept but they have 3 a semester or so who have moved or going to and won't be able to attend.

They enrolled us in the CEU's through the hospital the day they mailed us our acceptance letters so they take a tiny hit on the money with those who have been accepted but can't go to school now.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency, Education, Informatics.
Also, once you get your license, you will be exempt from needing CEU's until your after your 1st renewal. No need to waste your money sending in CEU's right now.

Actually that depends on the state. You may be exempt, or it may be prorated, You need to check with your BON.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion