How are you LPN's getting continuing education hours?

[NC Girl BSN]

My job is good and its been a great learning experience for me. The only thing that I don't like is that they don't provide financial support of the nurses to get CE hours. They don't even have presenters that come in to the facility to provide hours. We are pretty much on our own to get them. I would say that is a big disappointment. Since graduating in August, I went to a Basic IV workshop that refreshes you on how to administer IV and how to problem solve. It cost $45 and I plan to attend the second part this month for another $45. Its getting to be expensive because all the other workshops cost $85 and up. How are you all getting your CE? And what is the required CE for an LPN?

[pam0815]

even if its RN.com you can still use them for a LPN license? I also have a license in ohio.

[DogWmn]

even if its RN.com you can still use them for a LPN license? I also have a license in ohio.

Yup, If you go to their website they've got a form of approved vendors and RN.com is one. I used RN.com to get my license reinstated and I currently have 15 hours towards my 2010 license all from RN.com. Also, you can call them and they will send you a packet of approved vendors, and if you find one you like that is not on their list again, just call them and ask for approval.

I found the Ohio BON very helpful and professional. I wish I could move there (anyone wanna buy 10 acres in NE GA ?).

You will find very few "just for LPN's" CE's. NAPNES has a few but they're pricy.

[realnursealso/LPN, LPN]

None are required in NYS. I do home care, we have inservices that the agency requires. LPN's and RN's have to take infection control every 4 years, and RN"S are also required to take the child abuse course. But as far as CEU's, not in NYS.