Continuing Education

Thank You, Nurses – Western Schools gives free CE courses in May

Thank You, Nurses - Western Schools gives free CE courses in May

You know you need to maintain those CEUs, so why not take advantage of a free nurse CE? Western Schools, a nationally accredited provider of continuing education courses for nurses, is giving nurses a free CE course during May 1-12 to celebrate Nurses Week. Click here to get yours.

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How to go to nursing school with a full-time job

It’s not easy to combine work and school. Give yourself the advantage with these four tips.

New research: Online learning as effective as in-person workshops

Nurses today have more educational options than ever before. If you’re too busy for a traditional workshop or degree program there’s good news from an Australian study.

Using conferences as continuing ed

Using conferences as continuing ed

Why bother going to conferences? Surprisingly, you actually get a lot out of these things. And the best part is that nurses who attend your conferences are nurses in your specialty.

Continuing education debate

I have been inundated with many varying facets of my grand life plan that have posed interesting possibilities for me. And here I stand, three years out from graduation and facing one of the biggest decisions of my life. To return to school or not return to school…that is the burning question.

6 ways to add to your paycheck

6 ways to add to your paycheck

Our careers in nursing have evolved over time, and we all want more. Obviously, more money is one thing we could all use. But hospitals and other facilities have very little flexibility in what they’re able to pay you – especially if they’re unionized.

Demand for nursing doctoral programs grows

Can you be a nurse AND a doctor? You bet!

Georgia nurses receive continuing education awards

Four nurses at the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare in Atlanta have been honored with Laura Snitzer-Boozer Nursing Awards.

Taking tests!

No matter where a nurse is in life, will we ever feel competent and at ease renewing certifications and taking ACLS and PALS tests?

Going back to nursing school

Going back to nursing school

My PhD classes resume this week. I am not prepared. Let me repeat, I am not prepared.

“National Nurses United” – Should You Join?

“National Nurses United” – Should You Join?

Scrubs Magazine interviews the co-president to find out what the union is fighting for (how about safer staffing for a more manageable workload?).

How do I deal with continuing education?

How do I deal with continuing education?

You have a lot of options when it comes to CE. There are all-day seminars, weekend conferences, online classes and journal articles with send-in quizzes.