Continuing Education Offerings

The North Carolina Board of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

North Carolina Board of Nursing CE Contact Hour Activity Disclosure Statement

The following disclosure applies to any North Carolina Board of Nursing continuing nursing education activity:

Access the instructional guide for an offering by selecting one of the following. Detailed information will be given about each continuing education offering.

• Patient Care and Documentation: The Balancing Act (1.0 CH)

  After you register, please write down your confirmation number.

  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Winter 2021 - Pages 8-14  
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to provide nurses with increased knowledge related to the ability to:
  

  • identify requirements of Federal, State, and Regulatory bodies for nursing documentation
  • recognize that quality nursing documentation is linked to better patient outcomes

  
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Nursing Regulatory Agencies and Advocacy Organizations: What is the Difference? (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Fall 2020 (PDF coming soon!) 
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to provide information on the differences between the North Carolina Board of Nursing, the North Carolina Nurses Association, and their policy-related activities.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Implications for use of Marijuana and Marijuana Containing Products Among Nurses (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Winter 2020
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to provide nurses with enhanced knowledge of federal and North Carolina laws related to the legal use of marijuana and understanding that the legal use of marijuana and CBD oil would not be a defense for THC positive drug screens
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Am I Within My Scope? (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Fall 2019
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to increase the nurse’s knowledge of the legal scope of practice and Board of Nursing resources (decision trees and Position Statements) to effectively recognize and prevent situations that may exceed legal scope.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Protect Your Nursing License: Safe Handling, Administration, and Documentation of Controlled Substances (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Winter 2019
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to provide information for nurses regarding best practices for handling, documenting, and administering controlled substances within a variety of healthcare settings while staying attuned to the signs of substance abuse and diversion.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Continuing Competence Self-Assessment: Have You Met Your Professional Responsibility? (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Fall 2018
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to assist nurses in being able to describe and implement the self-assessment step of the continuing competence process.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Getting to Know Your Licensing Board: the North Carolina Board of Nursing at a Glance (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Fall 2018
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to describe the primary functions of the Board, discuss the use of the Nursing Practice Act in evaluating nursing practice, and develop skills to navigate the Board’s website for access to resources and information.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Maintaining Professional Boundaries in Nursing (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Winter 2018
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to increase awareness of the North Carolina legislative rule related to boundary violations and sexual misconduct, and assist nurses in understanding what constitutes a boundary violation and sexual misconduct as well as the necessity to avoid these behaviors.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• What Nurses Need to Know about Informatics, Social Media, and Security! (1.9 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Fall 2017
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to provide information about current trends related to electronic information use and social networking as related to nursing practice.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• What Could Happen: The Consequences of "Practice Drift" ... Is it Worth the Risk? (1.5 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Fall 2016
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to assist nurses in understanding and identifying practice drift and how to eliminate/mitigate effects.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Development of Sanctioning Guidelines for Public Discipline in Nursing Regulation: The North Carolina Board of Nursing Journey (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Winter 2016
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to increase each individual nurse’s understanding of the three (3) phase internal process utilized to develop and implement sanctioning guidelines; the usefulness of guidelines for public discipline in regulatory processes; and measureable outcomes resulting from the implementation of sanctioning guidelines.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Creating a Healthy Work Environment is Every Nurses' Responsibility (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Fall 2015
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to increase understanding of each individual nurse’s responsibility to create and maintain a healthy work environment.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Who's Your Supervisor or Manager? Nursing Practice: The Management and Supervision of Nursing Service (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Winter 2015
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to assist nurses in understanding the North Carolina nursing laws and rules regarding the clinical management and supervision of nurses and those to whom they delegate nursing tasks.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Uh oh, the Board of Nursing called...Complaint Reporting and Resolution (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin – Winter 2014
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to provide information about commonly reported issues which result in findings of violations of the Nursing Practice Act. This understanding will enhance the nurse's knowledge and facilitate safe practice.
  There is no registration fee.
  

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• Social Networking and Nurses (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin – Fall 2013
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to provide information about social networking as related to nursing practice, and enhance the nurse's knowledge and application of social networking.
  There is no registration fee. 

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• DELEGATION: What are the Nurse's Responsibilities? (2.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Winter 2013
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to provide nurses with information about the delegation and to enhance the nurse's knowledge, skills and application of delegation principles.
  There is no registration fee. 

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• Fitness for Duty includes Getting Your ZZZZs (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin - Winter 2012
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to enhance the knowledge base and practice of the RN by outlining the limitations of human performance as it influences fitness for duty and the nurse's ability to practice safely.
  There is no registration fee.

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• Incivility in Nursing (1.0 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin – Fall 2011
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to provide nurses with information about the impact of incivility and strategies to promote a culture of civility.
  There is no registration fee. 

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• Public Protection Through Safe Nurse Staffing Practice (.85 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin – Winter 2011
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to assist nurses in understanding safe staffing practice.
  There is no registration fee.

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• Competency Validation: What Does it Mean for You? (.75 CH)

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  Location of Article: North Carolina Nursing Bulletin – Fall 2010
  Contact Hours Registration Deadline is July 1, 2024
  The purpose of this article is to assist nurses to understand what validation of competence is and why it is necessary for patient safety and good nursing practice.
  There is no registration fee.

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