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Your Ohio Courses And Requirements

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Requirements

RNs are required to complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.

  • Newly Licensed RNs do not need to complete contact hours for their FIRST renewal
  • 1 of the 24 contact hours must be related to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act (Category A)
  • Licensure by endorsement applicants must complete 2 Category A contact hours

Courses That Match Requirements

Contact Hours

Ohio Renewal Bundle
30 Contact Hours

Ohio Renewal Bundle Course Outline

  1. Ohio Nurse Practice Act – Category A (Meets Ohio BON Requirement)
  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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Ohio Nurse Practice Act
1.5 Contact Hours

Ohio Nurse Practice Act Course Outline

  1. Introduction and Objectives  
  2. Ohio Administrative Code and Board of Nursing  
  3. Scopes of Practice and Application of Nursing Process
    – RN Scope of Practice
    – RN Application of Nursing Process
    – LPN Scope of Practice
    – LPN Application of Nursing Process 
  4. Case Study  
  5. Standards of Competency 
  6. Standards for Promoting Patient Safety 
  7. Conclusion 
  8. References and Disclaimer
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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 24 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.

  • Newly Licensed LPNs do not need to complete contact hours for their FIRST renewal
  • 1 of the 24 contact hours must be related to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act (Category A)
  • Licensure by endorsement applicants must complete 2 Category A contact hours

Courses That Match Requirements

Contact Hours

Ohio Renewal Bundle
30 Contact Hours

Ohio Renewal Bundle Course Outline

  1. Ohio Nurse Practice Act – Category A (Meets Ohio BON Requirement)
  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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Ohio Nurse Practice Act
1.5 Contact Hours

Ohio Nurse Practice Act Course Outline

  1. Introduction and Objectives  
  2. Ohio Administrative Code and Board of Nursing  
  3. Scopes of Practice and Application of Nursing Process
    – RN Scope of Practice
    – RN Application of Nursing Process
    – LPN Scope of Practice
    – LPN Application of Nursing Process 
  4. Case Study  
  5. Standards of Competency 
  6. Standards for Promoting Patient Safety 
  7. Conclusion 
  8. References and Disclaimer
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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 24 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years. (Per APRN license)

  • 12 of the 24 contact hours must be on advanced pharmacology (for CNPs, CNSs, and CNMs)
  • 2 of the 24 hours must be in Ohio Law on Schedule II Prescribing for those that completed an APRN program not in Ohio (one time requirement for initial licensure only)
  • Please note: The 24 contact hours required to renew each APRN license are in addition to the 24 hours required to renew the RN license.

Courses That Match Requirements

Contact Hours

Ohio APRN Renewal Bundle
24 Contact Hours

Ohio APRN Renewal Bundle Course Outline

In Part 1
  1. Safe Prescribing of Opioid Drugs
  2. Controlled Substances
  3. Tirzepatide for Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Management
  4. Semaglutide and Type 2 Diabetes
  5. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
In Part 2
  1. Ethics for the Telehealth Nurse
  2. One Hour Sepsis Bundle
  3. Renal Failure Stages, Treatment, & Outcomes
  4. Managing Conflict in a Nurse Leader Role
  5. Nursing Interventions for Acute Pain Management
  6. A-fib & Stroke Risk
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Ohio Nurse Practice Act
1.5 Contact Hours

Ohio Nurse Practice Act Course Outline

  1. Introduction and Objectives  
  2. Ohio Administrative Code and Board of Nursing  
  3. Scopes of Practice and Application of Nursing Process
    – RN Scope of Practice
    – RN Application of Nursing Process
    – LPN Scope of Practice
    – LPN Application of Nursing Process 
  4. Case Study  
  5. Standards of Competency 
  6. Standards for Promoting Patient Safety 
  7. Conclusion 
  8. References and Disclaimer
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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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Ohio APRN Practice and Prescribing Laws
2 Contact Hours

Ohio APRN Practice and Prescribing Laws Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Overview of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Ohio 
  3. APRN Licensure 
  4. Successful Completion of the Advanced Pharmacology Course 
  5. Licensure Requirements for Out-of-State APRNs 
  6. Scope of Practice for APRNs in Ohio 
  7. Overview of Ohio’s APRN Prescribing Laws 
  8. Prescribing Controlled Substances 
  9. Record-Keeping Requirements 
  10. Compliance with the Prescription Monitoring Program 
  11. Collaborative Agreements and Independence 
  12. Prescriptive Authority 
  13. Limitations and Extensions of Scope 
  14. Understanding Schedule II Controlled Substances 
  15. Regulatory Requirements for Prescribing Schedule II Medications 
  16. Prescription Writing Standards 
  17. Electronic Prescribing (e-Prescribing) Requirements 
  18. Record Keeping and Documentation 
  19. Clinical Considerations in Schedule II Prescribing 
  20. Best Practices for Prescribing Schedule II Medications 
  21. Case Study 
  22. Key Takeaways 
  23. Conclusion 
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