North Carolina Nursing CEU License Renewal Package

  • Accepted by North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).
  • Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
  • No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
  • Accepted for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs.
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  • Accepted by North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).
  • Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
  • No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
  • Accepted for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs.
Enroll for $
  • Accepted by North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).
  • Instant access to all courses, including our 30 contact hour course.
  • No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
  • Accepted for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs.
Enroll for $

Your North Carolina 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 North Carolina.

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Requirements

RNs are required to complete one of the following methods to renew their license every 2 years.

  • 30 contact hours of continuing education
  • 15 contact hours of continuing education AND one of the following
    • 640 hours of practice within the last 2 years (prior to renewal)
    • Completion of a nursing project
    • Authoring or co-authoring a nursing-related article, paper, book, or book chapter
    • Developing and conducting a nursing CE project that is at least 5 hours
  • Certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the NCBON
  • More options can be found here.

Courses That Match Requirements

Contact Hours

North Carolina Renewal Bundle
30 Contact Hours

North Carolina Renewal Bundle Course Outline

  1. Preventing Medical Errors
  2. Patient Education Strategies
  3. Nurse Burnout
  4. Bullying in Nursing
  5. Quality Improvement in Nursing
  6. Workplace Violence Against Nurses
  7. Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
  8. Heart Failure Updates
  9. Hypertension Updates
  10. GI Bleed: An Introduction
  11. Constipation Management and Treatment
  12. Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
  13. Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
  14. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac)
  15. Nutritional Interventions to Promote Wound Healing
  16. Ostomy Management
  17. Diabetes Management: Nursing Updates
  18. Hospice Vs. Palliative Care: Whats the difference?
  19. Navigating Difficult End of Life Conversations
  20. Pneumonia in Older Adults
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence
2 Contact Hours

LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Terminology
  3. Best Practices
  4. Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
  5. Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
  6. Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
  7. Exercises
  8. Conclusion
  9. References
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Ketamine in Depression Management
1 Contact Hours

Ketamine in Depression Management Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) 
  3. TRD: Statistics 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Medications and Alternative Treatments 
  6. Ketamine: History and Indication 
  7. Pharmacokinetics and Mechanism of Action 
  8. Adverse Effects 
  9. Benefits versus Risks 
  10. Contraindications 
  11. Common Side Effects 
  12. FDA Approval 
  13. Administration: FAQ 
  14. Monitoring 
  15. Current Research 
  16. Conclusion
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Suicide Risk ER Admission
2 Contact Hours

Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline

  1. Suicide in the United States 
  2. Suicide Risk Factors 
  3. Suicide Screening and Assessment 
  4. Prevention Strategies for Suicide 
  5. Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide 
  6. ER Admission 
  7. Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide 
  8. Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration 
  9. Special Populations 
  10. Conclusion
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
1 Contact Hours

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Epidemiology 
  3. Etiology/Causes 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Types of FASDs 
  6. Treatment 
  7. Prevention 
  8. Education for Parents 
  9. Resources 
  10. Conclusion 
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Requirements

LPNs are required to complete one of the following methods to renew their license every 2 years.

  • 30 contact hours of continuing education
  • 15 contact hours of continuing education AND one of the following
    • 640 hours of practice within the last 2 years (prior to renewal)
    • Completion of a nursing project
    • Authoring or co-authoring a nursing-related article, paper, book, or book chapter
    • Developing and conducting a nursing CE project that is at least 5 hours
  • Certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the NCBON
  • More options can be found here.

Courses That Match Requirements

Contact Hours

North Carolina Renewal Bundle
30 Contact Hours

North Carolina Renewal Bundle Course Outline

  1. Preventing Medical Errors
  2. Patient Education Strategies
  3. Nurse Burnout
  4. Bullying in Nursing
  5. Quality Improvement in Nursing
  6. Workplace Violence Against Nurses
  7. Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
  8. Heart Failure Updates
  9. Hypertension Updates
  10. GI Bleed: An Introduction
  11. Constipation Management and Treatment
  12. Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
  13. Pressure Injury Prevention, Staging and Treatment
  14. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac)
  15. Nutritional Interventions to Promote Wound Healing
  16. Ostomy Management
  17. Diabetes Management: Nursing Updates
  18. Hospice Vs. Palliative Care: Whats the difference?
  19. Navigating Difficult End of Life Conversations
  20. Pneumonia in Older Adults
4.8/5 Stars

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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence
2 Contact Hours

LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Terminology
  3. Best Practices
  4. Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
  5. Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
  6. Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
  7. Exercises
  8. Conclusion
  9. References
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Ketamine in Depression Management
1 Contact Hours

Ketamine in Depression Management Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) 
  3. TRD: Statistics 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Medications and Alternative Treatments 
  6. Ketamine: History and Indication 
  7. Pharmacokinetics and Mechanism of Action 
  8. Adverse Effects 
  9. Benefits versus Risks 
  10. Contraindications 
  11. Common Side Effects 
  12. FDA Approval 
  13. Administration: FAQ 
  14. Monitoring 
  15. Current Research 
  16. Conclusion
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Suicide Risk ER Admission
2 Contact Hours

Suicide Risk ER Admission Course Outline

  1. Suicide in the United States 
  2. Suicide Risk Factors 
  3. Suicide Screening and Assessment 
  4. Prevention Strategies for Suicide 
  5. Treatment and Management of Clients at Risk for Suicide 
  6. ER Admission 
  7. Legal and Ethical Issues with Suicide 
  8. Interprofessional Team Communication and Collaboration 
  9. Special Populations 
  10. Conclusion
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
1 Contact Hours

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Epidemiology 
  3. Etiology/Causes 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Types of FASDs 
  6. Treatment 
  7. Prevention 
  8. Education for Parents 
  9. Resources 
  10. Conclusion 
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Requirements

APRNs are required to complete one of the two requirements below to renew their license every 2 years.

  • 50 contact hours of continuing education
    • 1 of the 50 contact hours must be on controlled substance prescribing practices, including signs of abuse or misuse of controlled substances and controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.
    • A minimum of 20 hours of the required 50 hours must be in the advanced practice nursing population focus of the NP role
APRNs who possess a national certification are deemed to be compliant with the CE requirement APRNs with prescriptive authority
  • 1 contact hour on controlled substance prescribing practices, including signs of abuse or misuse of controlled substances and controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.

Courses That Match Requirements

Contact Hours

North Carolina APRN Bundle - Part 1
30 Contact Hours

North Carolina APRN Bundle - Part 1 Course Outline

  1. Preventing Medical Errors
  2. Patient Education Strategies
  3. Nurse Burnout
  4. Bullying in Nursing
  5. Quality Improvement in Nursing
  6. Workplace Violence Against Nurses
  7. Telemetry Basics - Rhythm Recognition
  8. Heart Failure Updates
  9. Hypertension Updates
  10. GI Bleed: An Introduction
  11. Constipation Management and Treatment
  12. Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
  13. Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Staging and Treatment
  14. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vac)
  15. Nutritional Interventions to Promote Wound Healing
  16. Ostomy Management
  17. Diabetes Management: Nursing Updates
  18. Hospice Vs. Palliative Care: Whats the difference?
  19. Navigating Difficult End of Life Conversations
  20. Pneumonia in Older Adults
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North Carolina APRN Bundle - Part 2
20 Contact Hours

North Carolina APRN Bundle - Part 2 Course Outline

  1. North Carolina Opioid Prescribing
  2. Controlled Substances: A comprehensive review
  3. Tirzepatide for Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Management
  4. Semaglutide and Type 2 Diabetes
  5. Medication Assisted Treatment
  6. Hypertensive Agents
  7. Migraine Management
  8. Asthma Treatment and Monitoring
  9. SSRI Use in Major Depressive Disorder
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North Carolina Opioid Prescribing
3 Contact Hours

North Carolina Opioid Prescribing Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Opioid Drug Class, Indications for Use, Most Prescribed Opioids, and their Effects. 
  3. A Brief History 
  4. Opioid-Seeking Behaviors 
  5. CDC Guidelines 
  6. Prescription Drug Monitoring 
  7. Electronic Prescribing 
  8. Safe Storage and Disposal 
  9. Patient Teaching 
  10. Nursing Considerations 
  11. Research Findings 
  12. North Carolina Prescribing Guidelines for Opioids for APRNs 
  13. Conclusion 
  14. Case studies 
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Opioid Use and Addiction Disorders
1 Contact Hours

Opioid Use and Addiction Disorders Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definition 
  3. Opioid Use Disorder 
  4. Pharmacokinetics 
  5. Physiological Effects 
  6. Side Effects and Risks 
  7. Nursing Considerations 
  8. New Research  
  9. Conclusion
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
3 Contact Hours

Hormone Replacement Therapy Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Testosterone Formulations 
  3. Estrogen Formulations 
  4. Clinical Criteria for Prescribing 
  5. Pharmacokinetics of Hormone Replacement Therapies 
  6. Pharmacodynamics of Hormone Replacement Therapies 
  7. Warnings Related to Hormone Replacement Therapies 
  8. Alternatives  
  9. Nursing Considerations 
  10. Upcoming Research 
  11. Conclusion
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Anti-Arrhythmics
2 Contact Hours

Anti-Arrhythmics Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Overview of Cardiac Arrhythmias 
  3. Basics of Antiarrhythmic Drugs (AADs) 
  4. Classification of Antiarrhythmic Medications 
  5. Clinical Prescribing Criteria  
  6. Pharmacokinetics of Anti-Arrhythmic Medications 
    1. Absorption 
    2. Distribution 
    3. Biotransformation 
    4. Elimination 
  7. Treatment of Overdose 
  8. Conclusion
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Differential Diagnosis of Depression
2 Contact Hours

Differential Diagnosis of Depression Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
    1. Defining Depression 
    2. What is the Prevalence of Depression? 
    3. What if Depression Is Left Untreated?  
    4. Depression Pathophysiology 
    5. Depression Etiology 
    6. Various Types of Depression 
  2. Differential Diagnosis for Depression 
  3. Depression Recovery Paths 
  4. Common Depression Medications 
  5. Common Depression Non-Pharmacological Management Options 
  6. Nursing Considerations 
  7. Upcoming Research 
  8. Conclusion 
  9. Post-test 
  10. Case study 
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