Illinois Nursing CEU License Renewal Package
- Approved Nursing CE provider per the Illinois Board of Nursing & IDFPR.
- Includes the Illinois License Renewal Bundle and all state-required courses.
- No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
- 100% online. Certificates delivered instantly via email and available online.
- Approved Nursing CE provider per the Illinois Board of Nursing & IDFPR.
- Includes the Illinois License Renewal Bundle and all state-required courses.
- No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
- 100% online. Certificates delivered instantly via email and available online.
- Approved Nursing CE provider per the Illinois Board of Nursing & IDFPR.
- Includes the Illinois License Renewal Bundle and all state-required courses.
- No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
- 100% online. Certificates delivered instantly via email and available online.
Your Illinois Courses And Requirements
Pick your license type to see your license renewal requirements and our courses that satisfy those requirements. Your enrollment includes all state required courses.
Nursing CE Central has all the courses, for each license level, required by Illinois.
Illinois
Requirements
RNs are required to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be on sexual harassment.
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be an evidence-based implicit bias in healthcare training.
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be in diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease, along with other dementia types (for RNs that care for patients aged 26 or older).
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be in cultural competency (starting with renewals on or after January 1st 2025)
- RNs working with children must complete mandated reporter training every 6 years. Training is located here.
Courses That Match Requirements
Contact Hours
Illinois Renewal Bundle Course Outline
- Implicit Bias Training (Meets Illinois BON Requirement)
- Sexual Harassment Training (Meets Illinois BON Requirement)
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training (Meets Illinois BON Requirement)
- Quality Improvement in Nursing
- Workplace Violence Against Nurses
- Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
- Heart Failure Updates
- Hypertension Updates
- GI Bleed: An Introduction
- Constipation Management and Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
- Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
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Illinois Sexual Harassment Training for Nurses Course Outline
- What is Sexual Harassment?
- What are the Types of Sexual Harassment?
- What Should Nurses do if They Experience Sexual Harassment?
- Illinois Sexual Harassment Training for Nurses – Whistleblower Protections
- Conclusion
- References
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Illinois Implicit Bias Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- What is Implicit Bias?
- Implications
- Exploring Areas of Bias
–Culture
– Maternal Health
– Reproductive Rights - Case Study
- Where Change is Needed
– Individual Level
– Institutional Level
– Community Representation
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Illinois Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- Dementia versus Age-Related Memory Loss
- Treatment and Care of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Pharmacological Interventions
- Non-pharmacological Interventions
- Common Types of Dementia
- Effective Communication and Management of Care
- Case Study
- Moving Forward: The Future for Individuals With Dementia
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Ketamine in Depression Management Course Outline
- Introduction
- Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
- TRD: Statistics
- Signs and Symptoms
- Medications and Alternative Treatments
- Ketamine: History and Indication
- Pharmacokinetics and Mechanism of Action
- Adverse Effects
- Benefits versus Risks
- Contraindications
- Common Side Effects
- FDA Approval
- Administration: FAQ
- Monitoring
- Current Research
- Conclusion
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Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline
- Suicide in the United States
- Suicide Risk Factors
- Suicide Screening and Assessment
- Prevention Strategies for Suicide
- Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide
- ER Admission
- Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide
- Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration
- Special Populations
- Conclusion
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes
- Signs and Symptoms
- Types of FASDs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Education for Parents
- Resources
- Conclusion
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Illinois Cultural Competency Course Outline
- Introduction
- Illinois Cultural Competency CE Requirement
- Terminology
- Summary
- What is Culture?
- Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Humility
- Cultural Demographics in Illinois
- Cultural Competency
- How Culture Influences Care
- Culturally Safe Environments
- Cultural Negotiation
- Benefits of Cultural Competency
- Conclusion
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Requirements
LPNs are required to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be on sexual harassment.
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be an evidence-based implicit bias in healthcare training.
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be in diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease, along with other dementia types (for LPNs that care for patients aged 26 or older).
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be in cultural competency (starting with renewals on or after January 1st 2025)
- LPNs working with children must complete mandated reporter training every 6 years. Training is located here.
Courses That Match Requirements
Contact Hours
Illinois Renewal Bundle Course Outline
- Implicit Bias Training (Meets Illinois BON Requirement)
- Sexual Harassment Training (Meets Illinois BON Requirement)
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training (Meets Illinois BON Requirement)
- Quality Improvement in Nursing
- Workplace Violence Against Nurses
- Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
- Heart Failure Updates
- Hypertension Updates
- GI Bleed: An Introduction
- Constipation Management and Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
- Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
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Illinois Sexual Harassment Training for Nurses Course Outline
- What is Sexual Harassment?
- What are the Types of Sexual Harassment?
- What Should Nurses do if They Experience Sexual Harassment?
- Illinois Sexual Harassment Training for Nurses – Whistleblower Protections
- Conclusion
- References
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Illinois Implicit Bias Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- What is Implicit Bias?
- Implications
- Exploring Areas of Bias
–Culture
– Maternal Health
– Reproductive Rights - Case Study
- Where Change is Needed
– Individual Level
– Institutional Level
– Community Representation
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Illinois Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- Dementia versus Age-Related Memory Loss
- Treatment and Care of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Pharmacological Interventions
- Non-pharmacological Interventions
- Common Types of Dementia
- Effective Communication and Management of Care
- Case Study
- Moving Forward: The Future for Individuals With Dementia
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Ketamine in Depression Management Course Outline
- Introduction
- Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
- TRD: Statistics
- Signs and Symptoms
- Medications and Alternative Treatments
- Ketamine: History and Indication
- Pharmacokinetics and Mechanism of Action
- Adverse Effects
- Benefits versus Risks
- Contraindications
- Common Side Effects
- FDA Approval
- Administration: FAQ
- Monitoring
- Current Research
- Conclusion
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Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline
- Suicide in the United States
- Suicide Risk Factors
- Suicide Screening and Assessment
- Prevention Strategies for Suicide
- Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide
- ER Admission
- Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide
- Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration
- Special Populations
- Conclusion
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes
- Signs and Symptoms
- Types of FASDs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Education for Parents
- Resources
- Conclusion
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Illinois Cultural Competency Course Outline
- Introduction
- Illinois Cultural Competency CE Requirement
- Terminology
- Summary
- What is Culture?
- Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Humility
- Cultural Demographics in Illinois
- Cultural Competency
- How Culture Influences Care
- Culturally Safe Environments
- Cultural Negotiation
- Benefits of Cultural Competency
- Conclusion
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Requirements
APRNs are required to complete 80 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
- 1 of the 80 contact hours must be on sexual harassment.
- 1 of the 80 contact hours must be an evidence-based implicit bias in healthcare training.
- 20 of the 80 contact hours must be on pharmacotherapeutics.
- 10 of the 20 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours must be on opioid prescribing or substance abuse.
- 3 of the 80 contact hours must be on safe opioid prescribing practices if wishing to renew controlled substances registration.
- 1 of the 80 contact hours must be in diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease, along with other dementia types (for APRNs that care for patients aged 26 or older).
- 1 of the 80 contact hours must be in cultural competency (starting with renewals on or after January 1st 2025)
- APRNs working with children must complete mandated reporter training every 6 years. Training is located here.
Courses That Match Requirements
Contact Hours
Illinois APRN Bundle Course Outline
- Illinois Safe Opioid Prescribing
- Controlled Substances: A comprehensive review
- Tirzepatide for Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Management
- Semaglutide and Type 2 Diabetes
- Medication Assisted Treatment
- Hypertensive Agents
- Migraine Management
- Asthma Treatment and Monitoring
- SSRI Use in Major Depressive Disorder
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Illinois Sexual Harassment Training for Nurses Course Outline
- What is Sexual Harassment?
- What are the Types of Sexual Harassment?
- What Should Nurses do if They Experience Sexual Harassment?
- Illinois Sexual Harassment Training for Nurses – Whistleblower Protections
- Conclusion
- References
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Illinois Safe Opioid Prescribing Course Outline
- Introduction
- Opioid Drug Class, Indications for Use, Most Prescribed Opioids, And Their Effects.
- A Brief History
- Opioid-Seeking Behaviors
- CDC Guidelines
- Prescription Drug Monitoring
- Electronic Prescribing
- Safe Storage and Disposal
- Patient Teaching
- Nursing Considerations
- Research Findings
- Illinois Safe Prescribing for Opioids for APRNs
- Conclusion
- Case Studies
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Illinois Implicit Bias Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- What is Implicit Bias?
- Implications
- Exploring Areas of Bias
–Culture
– Maternal Health
– Reproductive Rights - Case Study
- Where Change is Needed
– Individual Level
– Institutional Level
– Community Representation
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Illinois Alzheimer's and Dementia Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- Dementia versus Age-Related Memory Loss
- Treatment and Care of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Pharmacological Interventions
- Non-pharmacological Interventions
- Common Types of Dementia
- Effective Communication and Management of Care
- Case Study
- Moving Forward: The Future for Individuals With Dementia
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Opioid Use and Addiction Disorders Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Pharmacokinetics
- Physiological Effects
- Side Effects and Risks
- Nursing Considerations
- New Research
- Conclusion
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Hormone Replacement Therapy Course Outline
- Introduction
- Testosterone Formulations
- Estrogen Formulations
- Clinical Criteria for Prescribing
- Pharmacokinetics of Hormone Replacement Therapies
- Pharmacodynamics of Hormone Replacement Therapies
- Warnings Related to Hormone Replacement Therapies
- Alternatives
- Nursing Considerations
- Upcoming Research
- Conclusion
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Anti-Arrhythmics Course Outline
- Introduction
- Overview of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Basics of Antiarrhythmic Drugs (AADs)
- Classification of Antiarrhythmic Medications
- Clinical Prescribing Criteria
- Pharmacokinetics of Anti-Arrhythmic Medications
- Absorption
- Distribution
- Biotransformation
- Elimination
- Treatment of Overdose
- Conclusion
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Differential Diagnosis of Depression Course Outline
- Introduction
- Defining Depression
- What is the Prevalence of Depression?
- What if Depression Is Left Untreated?
- Depression Pathophysiology
- Depression Etiology
- Various Types of Depression
- Differential Diagnosis for Depression
- Depression Recovery Paths
- Common Depression Medications
- Common Depression Non-Pharmacological Management Options
- Nursing Considerations
- Upcoming Research
- Conclusion
- Post-test
- Case study
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Illinois Cultural Competency Course Outline
- Introduction
- Illinois Cultural Competency CE Requirement
- Terminology
- Summary
- What is Culture?
- Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Humility
- Cultural Demographics in Illinois
- Cultural Competency
- How Culture Influences Care
- Culturally Safe Environments
- Cultural Negotiation
- Benefits of Cultural Competency
- Conclusion
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Answers For Your Questions
The last thing you want is your time wasted with a confusing service, our Knowledge Base has you covered. If you have any questions, reach out to our Customer Support Team via email: [email protected]
What’s included in my enrollment?
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What’s the cost of enrollment?
When you choose Nursing CE Central for your continuing education experience, you'll make a payment of $49.99, which grants you unlimited access to all of our RN and LPN/LVN level courses for an entire year.
If you already have RN and LPN/LVN access, you have the option to upgrade your membership to access our APRN level courses for an additional cost. Not already enrolled in Nursing CE Central? You can make a payment of $149 for access to our entire course library, which includes: APRN, LPN/LVN, and RN courses. To do this, select APRN from the license level dropdown in the Requirements section of this page.
This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge.
You can save time and money in future years by signing up for automatic renewal at the time of original purchase. Automatic renewal grants you extended access yearly for $41.99 per year after the first year.
What does my payment include?
Your payment of $49.99 includes unlimited access to all of Nursing CE Central's RN and LPN/LVN course offerings for an entire year.
If you already have RN and LPN/LVN access, you have the option to upgrade your membership to access our APRN level courses for an additional cost. Not already enrolled in Nursing CE Central? You can make a payment of $149 for access to our entire course library, which includes: APRN, LPN/LVN, and RN courses. To do this, select APRN from the license level dropdown in the Requirements section of this page.
This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge
Nursing CE Central's comprehensive library includes nearly all state-required courses for RNs and LPN/LVNs in all 50 states. Nursing CE Central's library covers a wide variety of topics that are applicable to a variety of nursing professions! These topics include courses regarding:
State Requirements
Nurse Leadership
Pediatrics
Labor & Delivery
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Infectious Disease
Cardiac
Emergency
ICU
Oncology
Operative
Trauma
Stroke/Neuro
Wound Care
Hospice/Palliative Care
For more information, click the link below to view our course library: https://nursingcecentral.com/view-courses/
Do you offer course booklets?
Nursing CE Central is a paperless office, so we do not have paper booklets or catalogues for our courses.
All of Nursing CE Central's course offerings are 100% online. However, all of our course materials and completed certificates can be printed from our site, at your own convenience.
Nursing CE Central strives to foster a user-friendly continuing education experience that is simple and effective for your renewal. Our course-flow makes earning a certificate seamless:
Just read and learn, complete a brief survey, and click to complete your courses!
Full access to our RN and LPN/LVN level courses is included in your purchase of $49.99, allowing you to take as many courses as you would like during your year of access.
If you already have RN and LPN/LVN access, you have the option to upgrade your membership to access our APRN level courses for an additional cost. Not already enrolled in Nursing CE Central? You can make a payment of $149 for access to our entire course library, which includes: APRN, LPN/LVN, and RN courses. To do this, select APRN from the license level dropdown in the Requirements section of this page.
Here is a link to view our course library: https://nursingcecentral.com/view-courses/
NCC Course Library
What course topics are included?
Nursing CE Central's library covers a wide variety of topics that are applicable to a variety of nursing professions! These topics include courses regarding:
State Requirements
Nurse Leadership
Pediatrics
Labor & Delivery
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Infectious Disease
Cardiac
Emergency
ICU
Oncology
Operative
Trauma
Stroke/Neuro
Wound Care
Hospice/Palliative Care
For more information, click the link below to view our course library: https://nursingcecentral.com/view-courses/
Nursing CE Central accredited?
Nursing CE Central is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and our courses are accepted in all 50 states!
Our ANCC Provider Number is: P0164
If you have further questions about our courses being accepted by your state Board of Nursing, please search for your state here!
Auto-Renewal
How does the automatic renewal work?
When you sign up for automatic renewal with Nursing CE Central, you'll receive unlimited access to all of our course offerings in your original purchase at a discounted rate of 15% off each year after your first year of purchase. Staying enrolled in automatic renewal will save you time and money each year as you complete your CE requirements.
You may cancel automatic renewal at any time & for any reason by contacting our customer support team. You can reach our support team through email at [email protected] or through our Help Center on our website.
Here is the link to our help center: https://nursingcecentral.com/help/
Do I have to sign up for automatic renewal?
No, automatic renewal is not required, it's an optional perk!
When you sign up for automatic renewal, you'll receive unlimited access to all of our course offerings in your original purchase at a discounted rate of 15% off each year after the first. Staying enrolled in automatic renewal will save you time and money each year as you complete your CE requirements.
You may cancel automatic renewal at any time & for any reason by contacting our Customer Support Team.
Payment
What payment options do you support?
Nursing CE Central accepts all major debit and credit providers, Google and Apple Pay, and PayPal, too.
If you're ready to purchase, please do so here: Enroll
Course Reporting
Do you report my courses for me?
If you are licensed in a CE Broker state, Nursing CE Central will send your course completions directly to CE Broker so that you don't have to. CE Broker then automatically reports your courses to your BON.
CE Broker States are as follows: Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Washington, DC, West Virginia, New Mexico, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Kansas, Tennessee, Wyoming, North Dakota.
If you're licensed in a state that does not utilize CE Broker, it is your responsibility to report your courses to your board of nursing. For clarity on how to best report to your board of nursing, contact them directly. However there are a few exceptions:
- The Alabama Board of Nursing partners with Nursing CE Central as an option for reporting your completed CE. For your convenience, Nursing CE Central sends your course completions directly to the Alabama Board of Nursing on your behalf.
- For nurses in Pennsylvania, we are an accredited provider of the Pennsylvania Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Course. While Nursing CE Central does not report all courses for Pennsylvania renewal, we ensure automatic reporting of the Pennsylvania Child Abuse Course upon completion to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Department of Health then reports this course to the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.
What are Illinois' State CE Requirements?
The Illinois Board of Nursing provides the following guidelines regarding the continuing education requirements for nursing professions in Illinois.
Licensed Practical Nurses
LPNs are required to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
1 of the 20 contact hours must be on sexual harassment
1 of the 20 contact hours must be an evidence-based implicit bias in healthcare training.
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be in cultural competency (starting with renewals on or after January 1st 2025)
Registered Nurses
RNs are required to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
1 of the 20 contact hours must be on sexual harassment
1 of the 20 contact hours must be an evidence-based implicit bias in healthcare training
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be in cultural competency (starting with renewals on or after January 1st 2025)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
APRNs are required to complete 80 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
1 of the 80 contact hours must be on sexual harassment
1 of the 20 contact hours must be an evidence-based implicit bias in healthcare training
- 1 of the 80 contact hours must be in cultural competency (starting with renewals on or after January 1st 2025)
20 of the 80 contact hours must be on pharmacotherapeutics
10 of the 20 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours must be on opioid prescribing or substance abuse
3 of the 80 contact hours must be on safe opioid prescribing practices if wishing to renew controlled substances registration
Are the courses accepted in Illinois?
Nursing CE Central is an accredited continuing education provider in Illinois!
We are accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Illinois Board of Nursing accepts and honors this national accreditation.
Our ANCC Provider Number is: P0164
Your payment of $49.99 includes unlimited access to all of Nursing CE Central's course offerings for an entire year. This means you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license in Illinois, and you have the freedom to take even more courses to further expand your knowledge.
How do I complete my CE’s after payment?
Your Courses
In order to access your courses with Nursing CE Central, you must first be logged in. After you enroll, you will automatically be logged in and taken to your dashboard, where you can then pick any course in our library.
Your enrollment provides you with unlimited access to our entire course library for one year, so you can take as many courses as you need to renew your license.
Completing Courses
Once you are logged in, you will automatically be taken to your dashboard, where you can then pick any course in our library.
To find out more about a course, you may click the "Course information" button under each respective course.
When you are ready to begin taking courses, all you need to do is click the "Start now" button under the course you would like to take!
In order to mark a Nursing CE Central course as complete, you must first ensure that you are logged in, then go to the course, scroll all the way to the bottom, below the survey, and click the big, green button that says "Click Here to Mark Complete".
Once you have completed the course, your certificate will automatically be emailed to the email address you have on file. You can also access all of your certificates at any time from the "My Certificates" tab on our website.
You must be logged in to see the green button that says “Click Here to Mark Complete” and to see the “My Certificates” tab.
Certificates
After you log in, you can access all of your certificates at any time from the "My Certificates" tab on our website!
Once you have completed any course with Nursing CE Central, your certificate will automatically be emailed to the email address you have on file.
Unfortunately we do not have paper or mail-in certificates available. However all of your certificates can be downloaded and printed from our website at your own convenience.
Accessing Your Account
You can login by clicking the blue "login" option in the top right corner of Nursing CE Central's website.
In general, your Nursing CE Central login information is:
- Username: the email you signed up with at time of registration
- Password: the password you chose at the time of registration.
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