UW Continuing Nursing Education

University of Washington Continuing Nursing Education provides conferences, annual updates, self study classes, online education and nursing grand rounds to health care professionals. We are a nationally-recognized accredited provider of contact hour credit in continuing nursing education. For free CE, see Grand Rounds and Self Study.

UWCNE Monthly Calendar.Continuing Nursing Education Calendar  (PDF Version)



Conferences and Programs at UW Continuing Nursing Education
5/18/2012Adult/Geriatric Drug Therapy
Clinical Pharmacology Series 2012


Shoreline Conference Center - Map It
6/8/2012Neuropsychotropic Drug Therapy
Clinical Pharmacology Series 2012


Shoreline Conference Center - Map It
6/11/2012 to
8/19/2012
Medical-Surgical Review & Update - ONLINE - Summer 2012
Enhancing Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice


Online Course - Map It
6/12/2012The Art of Precepting

Lynnwood Convention Center - Map It
6/27/2012 to
6/29/2012
Assuring Pediatric Nutrition in the Hospital and Community

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Comments from people who have attended our conferences—
Neonatal Drug Therapy
Friday, March 23, 2012
Registrants: 40 · Rating: 4.8 out of 5

  • “I appreciated the diversity of speakers and topics.”
  • “The conference has a lot of great speakers with in-depth experience.”
  • “This was my first time. I will definitely attend again.”
Why Wait, Simulate!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Registrants: 121 · Rating: 4.7 out of 5

  • “This conference really put the "how to do" simulation into a workable process.”
  • “Great day! Lots of useful information, practical suggestions and good discussions.”
  • “Thank you for keeping it generic enough to meet the needs of different backgrounds.”
Pediatric Drug Therapy
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Registrants: 73 · Rating: 4.9 out of 5

  • “Excellent speaker, clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about their topics.”
  • “Great organization, planning and implementation of schedule.”
  • “Good cross section of topics.”

Video overview of Medical-Surgical Online Class Keep Learning slogan of the UW.
CE Makes a Difference!

Let us know how a UWCNE continuing education offering has improved your practice. We'd love to hear from you!

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Photo of Dr. Susan Woods, UW School of Nursing Continuing Competency for Nurses

Learn about the purpose of continuing competency requirements and how to maintain an active registered nursing license in Washington State.

Featuring
Susan Woods, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN

Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Programs, UW School of Nursing & Endowed Professorship in Nursing Leadership at UWMC

Earn continuing nursing education hours for watching this video!


Other Resources:

Clinical Preceptor of the Year

Congratulations to
Teresa Wolber!


Photo of the Clinical Preceptor of the Year.

Photo of the Clinical Preceptor of the Year. Terri on precepting: "I enjoy precepting because I can really focus on the needs of that student as they develop into an NP."

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Nursing CE News and Announcements
Enhancing Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice--2013Agency Application Cycle Now OPEN!
BECOME A CO-SPONSORING AGENCY TODAY! Your organization is invited to partner with Continuing Nursing Education (UWCNE) at the University of Washington School of Nursing and the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) in offering a 14-week distance learning course, Enhancing Medical Surgical Nursing-2013. The course enhances nursing practice and supports nurses in preparing for certification. Upon successful completion, participants earn 42.5 contact hours.
New Pain Management Rules for Healthcare ProfessionalsPain Management Education Requirements
The goal of the new pain management rules passed by the Washington state legislature is to keep patients safe and give practitioners who prescribe opioids the best practices in pain management. A key component of the rules is to encourage practitioners to become better educated in the safe and effective uses of these powerful drugs. The rules contain specific mandatory elements required by the law, as well as guidance for practitioners who care for patients with chronic noncancer pain.
Update on Continuing Competency Rules for Washington NursesContinuing education will be required in the future.
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ACNM CEUs ApprovedThe American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) has awarded a total of .7 CEUs, ACNM Program #2012/014 for the 13th Annual Pacific NW Conference: 2012 Update in Nurse-Midwifery.


Health Evidence Resource for Washington State.

Portal: Evidence-Based Information to Support Patient Care


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