UW Continuing Nursing Education

• “I loved Julia's sense of humor, all the show and tell props and that we had lots of time for questions.”
• “Dr. Overstreet is a dynamic speaker. Her props were an added value.”
• “This conference has gotten me excited to learn more about foot and nail care.”

• “The speaker was excellent. She kept us engaged and encouraged participation. ”
• “The speaker was fabulous. She is engaging and an amazing educator. I appreciated the different types of learning styles she addressed.”
• “I was impressed that the speaker had a very realistic view of nurse's roles even though she isn't a nurse.”

• “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!”

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