Nursing CEUs: Bundles VS Individual Courses

• Nursing CEUs can be completed individually or as a bundle.

• Each continuing education approach has different advantages and disadvantages to consider before making a purchase. 

• In this article, we’ll review what distinguishes these CEU options so you can make an informed choice before the renewal deadline or when taking time for professional development. 

Completing nursing CEUs can be done in many different ways, and when taken online, these courses are available both individually and as CE bundles. The two formats have distinctive benefits, but at the end of the day, you must determine which is the best fit for your continuing education goals. 

This article will provide a side-by-side comparison of both types of nursing CEUs so you can have a clear idea of the advantages of the two CE layouts and make a confident decision on taking one or the other. 

Individual Courses

The Pros of Individual Nursing CEUs

1. Customizable: You can pick the courses that you want to take for the general CE requirement to renew a license.
2. Advancement: You’ll be able to choose courses for professional enrichment that are generally not part of license renewal bundles.

The Cons of Individual Nursing CEUs

1. Certificate management: You’ll need to keep track of multiple completed certificates.
2. No guidance: You’ll have to rely on your own knowledge that you’ve taken all the required courses for license renewal.

CE Bundles

The Pros of Bundles Nursing CEUs

1. Convenience: All of the state-required courses needed for license renewal are hand-picked for you and included in one course.
2. Certificate organization: You’ll only have one certificate to keep track of for license renewal.
3. Transcript: The bundle certificate includes a transcript of all completed courses.

The Cons of Bundles Nursing CEUs

1. Set Outline: You can only take the CEU contained in the bundle.

What You Get from Both CE Options

1. You can meet the state CE requirements for license renewal by taking individual courses or bundles.
2. Nursing CE Central is an ANCC-accredited provider, and all nursing CEUs will be accepted by boards of nursing nationwide.
3. All courses are self-paced and can be completed at your convenience, 24/7.
4. It only costs an affordable annual subscription for one year of unlimited course access.
5. These CEs contain quality, evidence-based material.
6. All subscriptions include US-based customer support.

How to Complete Nursing CEUs

Our website is easy to use and provides a stress-free experience for meeting all your nursing CEU needs.

You can complete a course in four simple steps.

1. Sign up for an account.
2. Choose the course or bundle you want to complete.
3. Read the material.
4. Click the complete button.

Nursing CEUs FAQ

Who needs nursing CEUs?

LPNs, RNs, and APRNs can complete continuing education courses for license renewal or professional enrichment.

What does unlimited continuing education access mean?

Nurses who sign up for unlimited course access with Nursing CE Central can complete as many CEUs as they want for a year after the date of purchase.

What are the most popular nursing CEUs?

While nursing CEU bundles remain a popular option for most, courses on the topics of dealing with difficult patients, chest tube care, Alzheimer’s training, ADHD in children, and the administration of blood products also have a significant completion rate among nurses.

Why do I need to take nursing CEUs?

In most states, there is a CE requirement for license renewal. You can also complete these courses to learn new skills.

When will I receive my certificate of completion?

You’ll instantly receive a certificate upon completion of a course.

Do my certificates expire?

Certificates do not expire but can only be used for the renewal period you take them in.

What happens if I don’t complete my nursing CEUs?

In some cases, your license may expire. Please get in touch with your board of nursing for more information on this subject.

Will my nursing CEUs be reported to CE Broker?

CEU completion will be reported to CE Broker in states where that option exists.

How do I know if these CEs will be accepted in my state?

Nursing CE Central is accredited by the ANCC and all courses are accepted nationwide for the purposes of license renewal.

Where are the certificates for courses I already completed?

They can be found in the “my certifcates” area on the website.

What are the CEU requirements for license renewal in my state?

Please visit the CE requirements page to find out more.

How long do I have access to the nursing CEUs?

You’ll have one year of unlimited access to the courses upon purchase.

I need help with my nursing CEUs. What should I do?

Please get in touch with our customer support team for assistance of any kind.

The Bottom Line

Nursing CEUs can be completed individually or within a multi-topic bundle. Each approach has benefits and limitations, but both choices are affordable and convenient and provide courses that will be accepted by boards of nursing nationwide.

There are many providers to choose from for this, but know that at Nursing CE Central, we are passionate about providing outstanding nursing CEUs that can be used to renew a license and attain professional goals.

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