UW Continuing Nursing Education

• “Great topics this year. All had relevance to my practice and the speakers were great!”
• “I liked the variety of topics and how they were applicable to many different settings and clinics.”
• “Good location, easy and accessible from highway, free parking!”

• “Fabulous speakers and great variety of topics.”
• “Each talk had information I can use in my practice.”
• “The Conference was great. I drove from Spokane this morning to be here and it was well worth it!”

• “Excellent selection of topics.”
• “Thank you for the great speakers, topics, conference site and wonderful salmon lunch!”
• “I loved the recognition of preceptors who support students and new graduates.”

Curious about the new continuing education rules for pain?

• Unsure if you are exempt from seeking a mandatory pain consultation?
• Need clarification regarding "shall" versus "should"?

The Washington State legislature recently passed new rules designed to keep patients safe and to provide best practices in pain management for practitioners who prescribe opioids. A key component of the rules is to encourage practitioners to become better educated in the safe and effective use of these drugs. Find out about the new rules and continuing education requirements by watching our video series The Challenge of Pain - 2012.

• The Challenge of Pain - 2012
• FAQ
• Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2876