Free Nursing Continuing Education

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:06:17 +0000

There are many organizations that offer accredited, Free Continuing Education courses through their websites. These are mostly demo or pre-registration versions. Registration in these sites is free. Once the aspirant registers, the website sends the password by email. This password can be used to access all info, such as the list of courses available, cost and number of hours allotted for each course, and FAQs.

For instance, http://www.nursingmatters.com hosts one pre-registration, free course every month. For November it is a 1-hour course on `Pediatric Psychopharmacology’.

The range of programs offered by these sites is astoundingly broad and include topics such as the following: Age-Specific Considerations in Patient Care, An Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease, Breastfeeding: The Basics, ECG Interpretation: Learning the Basics, Ecstasy: Under the Influence, Latex Allergy: More Than Skin Deep, Perspectives on Childhood Poisoning, Performance Improvement: A Change for the Better, and What’s up at the Joint? New Tracer Methodology. While most courses are of 1 or 2 hours’ duration, some may go up to 8 hours or more depending upon the topic concerned.

Many of these courses use multimedia and communicational platforms such as interactivity, voicemail, video conferencing and more. They also incorporate highly interactive seminars and assessment sessions. At the end of any course, the end user can take an assessment test and get his performance evaluated instantly. All these can be done at any time that is convenient to the end user.

Several Continuing Education organizations offer free courses to nurses, particularly in times of human need. One such course is `Hurricane Katrina: Preventing Infectious Diseases’, a 1.5-hour course offered by Wild Iris Medical Education, as advertised in their website http://www.nursingceu.com. Such courses can be a boon to the community.

By: Richard Romando

Nursing Seminars – Continue Your Training and Education

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:34:42 +0000

Nursing seminars offer an easy way to stay on top of your career training. Continuing education seminars will keep you up to date with the latest technology, treatment, and medical advances that affect your career and the care you give to patients. A nursing seminar gives you the chance to quickly and easily continue your training and education.

You can find a variety of seminars and continuing education programs that will fit your needs and give you the training you want. The first place to look for seminars should be the hospital or facility that you work for. Many hospitals offer seminars throughout the year to give medical professionals an opportunity to learn new techniques and treatments. For nurses who work in private practices, you may still be able to attend the seminars at local hospitals or other facilities although the price may be a bit higher.

Another alternative is to attend a seminar at a nursing conference or other gathering. Conferences often have multiple seminars open to participants on different topics related to the conference focus. If you are attending the conference anyway, this can be a great option to gain a certification or other training.

Technological advances have also made it easy to take a nursing seminar or class from the comfort of your own home. This option saves you money because you don’t have to travel to a site in order to attend the seminar. In some cases, you’ll listen to an audio recording of a live seminar and then take the certification test afterwards.

Nursing seminars have a number of benefits. First, by gaining more certifications and training, you’ll be ready for new job openings or be in a better spot to negotiate for higher pay in the job you’re in. Employers generally favor those who have sought continuing education and have gained certification in key areas.

Second, you need to be aware of changes in laws, national and state regulations, and new advances in patient care. Seminars can provide all of this information in quick and easy formats. You’ll stay up to date on what you need to know and learn how to better care for your patients.

Finally, the options available for seminars make it easier than ever to complete the ongoing training required. Your employer may require a certain amount of training or recertification each year, not to mention the legal requirements in this area. Nursing seminars allow you to meet these requirements without sacrificing a lot of time or money.

Nursing seminars will keep you at the top of your field and practice. Ask your employer about seminars offered or search online to find one on a topic useful to your nursing position. You’ll increase your knowledge, get more money, and be better able to help your patients get well.

By: Karen Rodgers

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Free Nursing Continuing Education

Nursing Seminars – Continue Your Training and Education