California Nursing CEU License Renewal Package
- Approved California Nursing CEU provider (BRN #17418)
- Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
- *This bundle DOES include the Implicit Bias training requirement and it can count towards your 30 CE requirements.
- No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
- 100% online. Certificates delivered instantly via email and available online.
- Approved CE provider- Accepted by California BVNPT.
- Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
- No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
- 100% online. Certificates delivered instantly via email and available online.
- Approved California Board of Registered Nursing CEU provider (BRN #17418)
- Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour 2024 California APRN Bundle (includes all 5 pharmacology hours and meets all your requirements for RN & APRN license renewal).
- No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
- 100% online. Certificates delivered instantly via email and available online.
Your California Courses And Requirements
Pick your license type to see your license renewal requirements and our courses that satisfy those requirements. Your enrollment includes all state required courses.
Nursing CE Central has all the courses, for each license level, required by California.
California
Requirements
RNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
- *NEW* As of January 2023 – Newly Licensed RNs are exempt from the 30 contact hour requirement with the exception of the 1 contact hour implicit bias training that is to be completed within their first two years of licensure per Bill AB1407 Chapter 445
Courses That Match Requirements
Contact Hours
California Renewal Bundle Course Outline
- California’s Implicit Bias Training
- Patient Education Strategies
- Nurse Burnout
- Bullying in Nursing
- Quality Improvement in Nursing
- Workplace Violence Against Nurses
- Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
- Heart Failure Updates
- Hypertension Updates
- GI Bleed: An Introduction
- Constipation Management and Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
- Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac)
- Nutritional Interventions to Promote Wound Healing
- Ostomy Management
- Diabetes Management: Nursing Updates
- Hospice Vs. Palliative Care: Whats the difference?
- Navigating Difficult End of Life Conversations
- Pneumonia in Older Adults
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Best Practices
- Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
- Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
- Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
- Exercises
- Conclusion
- References
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California Implicit Bias Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- What is Implicit Bias?
- Implications
- Impact of Historic Racism
- Exploring Areas of Bias
– Culture
– Maternal Health
– Reproductive Rights
– Power Dynamics and Organizational Decision Making - Case Study
- How to Measure and Reduce Implicit Bias in Healthcare
– Assessing for Bias
– Acting to Reduce Bias
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Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline
- Suicide in the United States
- Suicide Risk Factors
- Suicide Screening and Assessment
- Prevention Strategies for Suicide
- Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide
- ER Admission
- Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide
- Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration
- Special Populations
- Conclusion
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes
- Signs and Symptoms
- Types of FASDs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Education for Parents
- Resources
- Conclusion
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Requirements
LVNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
“Active Licensure: If you desire an “active” license, you must complete thirty (30) hours of CE. The course(s) must have been completed within two (2) years prior to the date of renewal of your license. “
“First Renewal: If this is your first renewal following the issuance of your license, you are not required to complete thirty (30) hours of CE.”
Courses That Match Requirements
Contact Hours
California Renewal Bundle Course Outline
- California’s Implicit Bias Training
- Patient Education Strategies
- Nurse Burnout
- Bullying in Nursing
- Quality Improvement in Nursing
- Workplace Violence Against Nurses
- Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
- Heart Failure Updates
- Hypertension Updates
- GI Bleed: An Introduction
- Constipation Management and Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
- Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac)
- Nutritional Interventions to Promote Wound Healing
- Ostomy Management
- Diabetes Management: Nursing Updates
- Hospice Vs. Palliative Care: Whats the difference?
- Navigating Difficult End of Life Conversations
- Pneumonia in Older Adults
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Best Practices
- Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
- Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
- Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
- Exercises
- Conclusion
- References
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California Implicit Bias Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- What is Implicit Bias?
- Implications
- Impact of Historic Racism
- Exploring Areas of Bias
– Culture
– Maternal Health
– Reproductive Rights
– Power Dynamics and Organizational Decision Making - Case Study
- How to Measure and Reduce Implicit Bias in Healthcare
– Assessing for Bias
– Acting to Reduce Bias
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Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline
- Suicide in the United States
- Suicide Risk Factors
- Suicide Screening and Assessment
- Prevention Strategies for Suicide
- Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide
- ER Admission
- Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide
- Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration
- Special Populations
- Conclusion
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes
- Signs and Symptoms
- Types of FASDs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Education for Parents
- Resources
- Conclusion
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Requirements
APRNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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APRNs with prescriptive authority are required to complete 3 contact hours on Schedule II controlled substances, and the risks of addiction
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Certified Nurse Midwives are required to complete 2 contact hours on Schedule II controlled substances and neonatal abstinence syndrome
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*New* As of January 2023 – Newly Licensed APRNs are exempt from the 30 contact hour requirement with the exception of the 1 contact hour implicit bias training that is to be completed within their first two years of licensure per Bill AB1407 Chapter 445
Courses That Match Requirements
Contact Hours
California APRN Course Bundle Course Outline
- Schedule II Controlled Substances and the Risks of Addiction
- Schedule II Controlled Substances and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Safe Prescribing of Opioid Drugs
- Tirzepatide for Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Management
- Semaglutide and Type 2 Diabetes
- Medication Assisted Treatment
- Following a DNR: An Ethical Dilemma in Nursing
- Managing Conflict in a Nurse Leader Role
- A-fib and Stroke Risk
- Ethics for the Telehealth Nurse
- One Hour Sepsis Bundle
- Renal Failure Stages, Treatment and Outcomes
- Screening for Suicide Risk Factors in Pediatrics
- Human Trafficking
- Pain Management in Nursing
- A Nurse’s Guide: How to Deal with Difficult Patients
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California Implicit Bias Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- What is Implicit Bias?
- Implications
- Impact of Historic Racism
- Exploring Areas of Bias
– Culture
– Maternal Health
– Reproductive Rights
– Power Dynamics and Organizational Decision Making - Case Study
- How to Measure and Reduce Implicit Bias in Healthcare
– Assessing for Bias
– Acting to Reduce Bias
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Contact Hours
California Schedule II Controlled Substances and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Course Outline
- Introduction
- Schedule II Controlled Substances and Women’s Health
– Overview of Schedule II Controlled Substances
– Significance of Using Schedule II Controlled Substances in Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Women’s Health - Rationale for Using Schedule II Controlled Substances Outside Acute Care Hospitals.
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Schedule II Controlled Substances
– Pharmacokinetics
– Pharmacodynamics - Application of Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles to Women’s Health Conditions.
- Addiction and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
– Understanding Addiction
– Understanding Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
– Preventive Strategies for Addiction and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
– Holistic Approach to Addressing Addiction and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) - Legal Framework for Dispensing Controlled Substances
- Federal and State Regulations on Controlled Substances.
- Dispensing Vs. Administering: Understanding the Difference
- Nurse-midwife’s Role in Ensuring Compliance with Legal Requirements
- Patient-Specific Protocols
– Importance of Patient-specific Protocols in Schedule II Controlled Substance Use
– Components of Patient-Specific Protocols
– Aligning Protocols with the Business and Profession Code, Section 2746.51 - Conclusion
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California Schedule II Controlled Substances and Risk of Addiction Course Outline
- Introduction
- Recent History of Pain in the United States
- Pain
- Pain Theory
- Types of Pain by Origin
- Pain Classifications
- Assessing Pain
- 2022 CDC Guidelines for the Prescription of Opioids to Treat Chronic Pain
- Five Guiding Principles of the Guidelines
- Four Key Issues Addressed By the Guidelines
- Non-pharmacological Treatments for Pain
- Non-schedule II-Controlled Medications for Pain
- Controlled Substance Act
- Schedule I-V Controlled Substances
- How Opioids Work
- Dosing
- Assessing Effectiveness of Opioids
- Definitions Regarding Opioid Misuse
- Prescribing in California
- Steps for Prescribing
- California Prescribing Laws
- Patient Communication and Education
- Risk Factors for Opioid Misuse
- Diversion
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Tapering and Discontinuing Opioid Therapy
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Hormone Replacement Therapy Course Outline
- Introduction
- Testosterone Formulations
- Estrogen Formulations
- Clinical Criteria for Prescribing
- Pharmacokinetics of Hormone Replacement Therapies
- Pharmacodynamics of Hormone Replacement Therapies
- Warnings Related to Hormone Replacement Therapies
- Alternatives
- Nursing Considerations
- Upcoming Research
- Conclusion
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Answers For Your Questions
The last thing you want is your time wasted with a confusing service, our Knowledge Base has you covered. If you have any questions, reach out to our Customer Support Team via email: [email protected]
What’s included in my enrollment?
Enrollment
What’s the cost of enrollment?
When you choose Nursing CE Central for your continuing education experience, you'll make a payment of $49.99, which grants you unlimited access to all of our RN and LPN/LVN level courses for an entire year.
If you already have RN and LPN/LVN access, you have the option to upgrade your membership to access our APRN level courses for an additional cost. Not already enrolled in Nursing CE Central? You can make a payment of $149 for access to our entire course library, which includes: APRN, LPN/LVN, and RN courses. To do this, select APRN from the license level dropdown in the Requirements section of this page.
This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge.
You can save time and money in future years by signing up for automatic renewal at the time of original purchase. Automatic renewal grants you extended access yearly for $41.99 per year after the first year.
What does my payment include?
Your payment of $49.99 includes unlimited access to all of Nursing CE Central's RN and LPN/LVN course offerings for an entire year.
If you already have RN and LPN/LVN access, you have the option to upgrade your membership to access our APRN level courses for an additional cost. Not already enrolled in Nursing CE Central? You can make a payment of $149 for access to our entire course library, which includes: APRN, LPN/LVN, and RN courses. To do this, select APRN from the license level dropdown in the Requirements section of this page.
This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge
Nursing CE Central's comprehensive library includes nearly all state-required courses for RNs and LPN/LVNs in all 50 states. Nursing CE Central's library covers a wide variety of topics that are applicable to a variety of nursing professions! These topics include courses regarding:
State Requirements
Nurse Leadership
Pediatrics
Labor & Delivery
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Infectious Disease
Cardiac
Emergency
ICU
Oncology
Operative
Trauma
Stroke/Neuro
Wound Care
Hospice/Palliative Care
For more information, click the link below to view our course library: https://nursingcecentral.com/view-courses/
Do you offer course booklets?
Nursing CE Central is a paperless office, so we do not have paper booklets or catalogues for our courses.
All of Nursing CE Central's course offerings are 100% online. However, all of our course materials and completed certificates can be printed from our site, at your own convenience.
Nursing CE Central strives to foster a user-friendly continuing education experience that is simple and effective for your renewal. Our course-flow makes earning a certificate seamless:
Just read and learn, complete a brief survey, and click to complete your courses!
Full access to our RN and LPN/LVN level courses is included in your purchase of $49.99, allowing you to take as many courses as you would like during your year of access.
If you already have RN and LPN/LVN access, you have the option to upgrade your membership to access our APRN level courses for an additional cost. Not already enrolled in Nursing CE Central? You can make a payment of $149 for access to our entire course library, which includes: APRN, LPN/LVN, and RN courses. To do this, select APRN from the license level dropdown in the Requirements section of this page.
Here is a link to view our course library: https://nursingcecentral.com/view-courses/
NCC Course Library
What course topics are included?
Nursing CE Central's library covers a wide variety of topics that are applicable to a variety of nursing professions! These topics include courses regarding:
State Requirements
Nurse Leadership
Pediatrics
Labor & Delivery
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Infectious Disease
Cardiac
Emergency
ICU
Oncology
Operative
Trauma
Stroke/Neuro
Wound Care
Hospice/Palliative Care
For more information, click the link below to view our course library: https://nursingcecentral.com/view-courses/
Nursing CE Central accredited?
Nursing CE Central is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and our courses are accepted in all 50 states!
Our ANCC Provider Number is: P0164
If you have further questions about our courses being accepted by your state Board of Nursing, please search for your state here!
Auto-Renewal
How does the automatic renewal work?
When you sign up for automatic renewal with Nursing CE Central, you'll receive unlimited access to all of our course offerings in your original purchase at a discounted rate of 15% off each year after your first year of purchase. Staying enrolled in automatic renewal will save you time and money each year as you complete your CE requirements.
You may cancel automatic renewal at any time & for any reason by contacting our customer support team. You can reach our support team through email at [email protected] or through our Help Center on our website.
Here is the link to our help center: https://nursingcecentral.com/help/
Do I have to sign up for automatic renewal?
No, automatic renewal is not required, it's an optional perk!
When you sign up for automatic renewal, you'll receive unlimited access to all of our course offerings in your original purchase at a discounted rate of 15% off each year after the first. Staying enrolled in automatic renewal will save you time and money each year as you complete your CE requirements.
You may cancel automatic renewal at any time & for any reason by contacting our Customer Support Team.
Payment
What payment options do you support?
Nursing CE Central accepts all major debit and credit providers, Google and Apple Pay, and PayPal, too.
If you're ready to purchase, please do so here: Enroll
Course Reporting
Do you report my courses for me?
If you are licensed in a CE Broker state, Nursing CE Central will send your course completions directly to CE Broker so that you don't have to. CE Broker then automatically reports your courses to your BON.
CE Broker States are as follows: Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Washington, DC, West Virginia, New Mexico, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Kansas, Wyoming, North Dakota.
If you're licensed in a state that does not utilize CE Broker, it is your responsibility to report your courses to your board of nursing. For clarity on how to best report to your board of nursing, contact them directly.
What are California's State CE Requirements?
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Licensed Vocational Nurses
- LVNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
- 1 contact hour in implicit bias (one-time requirement)
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Registered Nurses
- RNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
- 1 contact hour in implicit bias (one-time requirement)
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
- APRNs are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
- 1 contact hour in implicit bias (one-time requirement)
Are the courses accepted in California?
Nursing CE Central is an accredited continuing education provider in California!
We are accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as well as directly by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians also honors and accepts both our CA BRN and our ANCC accreditations.
Our ANCC Provider Number is: P0164
Our CA BRN Provider Number is: CEP 17418
Your payment of $49.99 includes unlimited access to all of Nursing CE Central's course offerings for an entire year. This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license in California, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge.
How do I complete my CE’s after payment?
Your Courses
In order to access your courses with Nursing CE Central, you must first be logged in. After you enroll, you will automatically be logged in and taken to your dashboard, where you can then pick any course in our library.
Your enrollment provides you with unlimited access to our entire course library for one year, so you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license.
Completing Courses
Once you are logged in, you will automatically be taken to your dashboard, where you can then pick any course in our library.
To find out more about a course, you may click the "Course information" button under each respective course.
When you are ready to begin taking courses, all you need to do is click the "Start now" button under the course you would like to take!
In order to mark a Nursing CE Central course as complete, you must first ensure that you are logged in, then go to the course, scroll all the way to the bottom, below the survey, and click the big, green button that says "Click Here to Mark Complete".
Once you have completed the course, your certificate will automatically be emailed to the email address you have on file. You can also access all of your certificates at any time from the "My Certificates" tab on our website.
You must be logged in to see the green button that says “Click Here to Mark Complete” and to see the “My Certificates” tab.
Certificates
After you log in, you can access all of your certificates at any time from the "My Certificates" tab on our website!
Once you have completed any course with Nursing CE Central, your certificate will automatically be emailed to the email address you have on file.
Unfortunately we do not have paper or mail-in certificates available. However all of your certificates can be downloaded and printed from our website at your own convenience.
Accessing Your Account
You can login by clicking the blue "login" option in the top right corner of Nursing CE Central's website.
In general, your Nursing CE Central login information is:
- Username: the email you signed up with at time of registration
- Password: the password you chose at the time of registration.
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