Texas Nursing CEU License Renewal Package
- ANCC Approved, Accepted by Texas Board of Nursing.
- Includes the Texas License Renewal Bundle and all state-required courses.
- No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
- 100% online. No tests- receive your certificates immediately.
- ANCC Approved, Accepted by Texas Board of Nursing.
- Includes the Texas License Renewal Bundle and all state-required courses.
- No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
- 100% online. No tests- receive your certificates immediately.
- ANCC Approved, Accepted by Texas Board of Nursing.
- Includes the Texas License Renewal Bundle and all state-required courses.
- No tests required – easily complete your courses with one click.
- 100% online. No tests- receive your certificates immediately.
Your Texas 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 Texas.
Texas
Requirements
RNs have the option to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years OR achieve, maintain, or renew a board-approved national nursing certification in the nurse’s area of practice.
Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements:- 2 contact hours on geriatric care for those working with the geriatric population
- 2 contact hours on medical forensics for those working in the ER setting (one-time requirement)
- 2 contact hours on nursing jurisprudence and ethics – required every 6 years (3 renewals)
Courses That Match Requirements
Contact Hours
Texas Renewal Bundle Course Outline
- Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics
- Texas Nursing Forensics
- Texas Human Trafficking
- Quality Improvement in Nursing
- Workplace Violence Against Nurses
- Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
- Heart Failure Updates
- Nurse Advocacy: Elder Abuse
Texas Human Trafficking Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- Human Trafficking
- Definitions
- Different types of trafficking
- Legislation
- Progressive Case Study
- Identification of Victims and Traffickers
- Health Impact of Victims
- Response and Follow-up
- Conclusion
- References
Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics Course Outline
- Introduction
- Texas Nursing Practice Act – Overview
- Texas Board Rules (including Standards of Nursing Practice)
- Principles of Nursing Ethics
- Professional Boundaries
- Unprofessional Conduct
- Provision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Conclusion
- References
Texas Nursing Forensics Course Outline
- Introduction
- Nursing Role
- Forensic Law and Collection Process in the State of Texas
- Chain of Custody
- Physical and Emotional Issues Post-Assault
- Conclusion
LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Best Practices
- Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
- Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
- Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
- Exercises
- Conclusion
- References
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
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
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes
- Signs and Symptoms
- Types of FASDs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Education for Parents
- Resources
- Conclusion
Requirements
LVNs have the option to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years OR achieve, maintain or renew a board-approved national nursing certification in the nurse’s area of practice.
Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements:- 2 contact hours on geriatric care for those working with the geriatric population
- 2 contact hours on medical forensics for those working in the ER setting (one-time requirement)
- 2 contact hours on nursing jurisprudence and ethics – required every 6 years (3 renewals)
- There is no specified contact hour requirement for this course
- This course must be approved by The Health and Human Services Commission
Courses That Match Requirements
Contact Hours
Texas Renewal Bundle Course Outline
- Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics
- Texas Nursing Forensics
- Texas Human Trafficking
- Quality Improvement in Nursing
- Workplace Violence Against Nurses
- Telemetry Basics – Rhythm Recognition
- Heart Failure Updates
- Nurse Advocacy: Elder Abuse
Texas Human Trafficking Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- Human Trafficking
- Definitions
- Different types of trafficking
- Legislation
- Progressive Case Study
- Identification of Victims and Traffickers
- Health Impact of Victims
- Response and Follow-up
- Conclusion
- References
Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics Course Outline
- Introduction
- Texas Nursing Practice Act – Overview
- Texas Board Rules (including Standards of Nursing Practice)
- Principles of Nursing Ethics
- Professional Boundaries
- Unprofessional Conduct
- Provision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Conclusion
- References
Texas Nursing Forensics Course Outline
- Introduction
- Nursing Role
- Forensic Law and Collection Process in the State of Texas
- Chain of Custody
- Physical and Emotional Issues Post-Assault
- Conclusion
LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Course Outline
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Best Practices
- Establishing Relationships with LGBTQ Patients
- Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ Patients
- Providing an Inclusive and Accepting Environment
- Exercises
- Conclusion
- References
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
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
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes
- Signs and Symptoms
- Types of FASDs
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Education for Parents
- Resources
- Conclusion
Requirements
APRNs have the option to complete 20 contact hours of Continuing Education every 2 years OR achieve, maintain, or renew a board-approved national nursing certification in the nurse’s area of practice.
Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements:- 2 contact hours must be on Geriatric Care for those working with the geriatric population
- 2 contact hours must be on Safe and Effective Pain Management related to Prescription of Controlled Substances for those with prescriptive authority – required annually
- 1 contact hour must be on Best Practices, Alternative Treatment Options, and Multi-Modal Approaches to Pain Management for those whose practice includes the prescription of opioids – required annually
- 2 contact hours must be on Approved Procedures of Prescribing and Monitoring Controlled Substances (one-time requirement)
- 2 contact hours must be on Medical Forensics for those working in the ER setting (one-time requirement)
- 2 contact hours must be on Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics – required every 6 years (3 renewals)
- 5 contact hours must be on pharmacotherapeutics for those with prescriptive authority.
- APRNs are also required to complete a course on Human Trafficking Prevention every 2 years.
- There is no specified contact hour requirement for this course
- This course must be approved by The Health and Human Services Commission
All mandatory continuing education hours may be used towards the 20 contact hours option for renewal. For clarification, please see the Texas Administrative Code.
Courses That Match Requirements
Contact Hours
Texas APRN Bundle Course Outline
- Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics
- Texas Nursing Forensics
- Texas Human Trafficking
- Nurse Advocacy: Elder Abuse
- Texas Tick-Borne Diseases
- Non-Opioid Chronic Pain Management
- SSRI Use in Major Depressive Disorder
- Controlled Substances
Texas Human Trafficking Training Course Outline
- Introduction
- Human Trafficking
- Definitions
- Different types of trafficking
- Legislation
- Progressive Case Study
- Identification of Victims and Traffickers
- Health Impact of Victims
- Response and Follow-up
- Conclusion
- References
Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics Course Outline
- Introduction
- Texas Nursing Practice Act – Overview
- Texas Board Rules (including Standards of Nursing Practice)
- Principles of Nursing Ethics
- Professional Boundaries
- Unprofessional Conduct
- Provision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Conclusion
- References
Texas Nursing Forensics Course Outline
- Introduction
- Nursing Role
- Forensic Law and Collection Process in the State of Texas
- Chain of Custody
- Physical and Emotional Issues Post-Assault
- Conclusion
Opioid Use and Addiction Disorders Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Pharmacokinetics
- Physiological Effects
- Side Effects and Risks
- Nursing Considerations
- New Research
- Conclusion
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
Texas Tick-Borne Diseases Course Outline
- Introduction
- Common Ticks Found in Texas
- Tick-Borne Illnesses
- Lyme disease
- Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis
- Spotted fever rickettsiosis
- Tick-borne relapsing fever
- Babesiosis
- Tularemia
- Heartland (HRTV), Powassan (POWV) and Bourbon (BRBV)
- Removal of Ticks
- Treatment and Medications for Tick-Borne Diseases
- Antibiotics that Inhibit Protein Synthesis
- Tetracyclines
- Doxycycline
- Aminoglycosides
- Gentamicin
- Streptomycin
- Compound Use of Atovaquone and Azithromycin for Babesiosis
- Tick Testing
- Prevention and Control
- Case Studies
- Conclusion
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
It’s Easy With Nursing CE Central
You already work long and stressful hours, getting your CEU certificates shouldn’t add to that. Once you enroll with Nursing CE Central, getting your certificates are just a few clicks away.
"As a nurse myself I know how hard it can be to get the CEUs you need to renew. That's why I built Nursing CE Central - to help nurses reduce the stress of license renewal. I guarantee that you'll love our easy-to-use platform and courses. Thank you so much for considering our CE website and have a blessed day."
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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?
Enrollment
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, Kansas, 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.
What are Texas' State CE Requirements?
Licensed Vocational Nurses
- LVNs are required to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on geriatric care for those working with the geriatric population
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on medical forensics for those working in the ER setting (one-time requirement)
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on nursing jurisprudence and ethics – required every 6 years (3 renewals)
- LVNs are required to complete a course on human trafficking prevention every 2 years.
- There is no specified contact hour requirement for this course
- This course must be approved by The Health and Human Services Commission
Registered Nurses
- RNs are required to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years.
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on geriatric care for those working with the geriatric population
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on medical forensics for those working in the ER setting (one-time requirement)
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on nursing jurisprudence and ethics – required every 6 years (3 renewals)
- RNs are required to complete a course on human trafficking prevention every 2 years.
- There is no specified contact hour requirement for this course
- This course must be approved by The Health and Human Services Commission
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
- APRNs are required to complete 20 contact hours of Continuing Education every 2 years.
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on Geriatric Care for those working with the geriatric population
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on Safe and Effective Pain Management related to Prescription of Controlled Substances for those with prescriptive authority – required annually
- 1 of the 20 contact hours must be on Best Practices, Alternative Treatment Options, and Multi-Modal Approaches to Pain Management for those whose practice includes the prescription of opioids – required annually
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on Approved Procedures of Prescribing and Monitoring Controlled Substances (one-time requirement)
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on Medical Forensics for those working in the ER setting (one-time requirement)
- 2 of the 20 contact hours must be on Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics – required every 6 years (3 renewals)
- 5 additional contact hours must be on pharmacotherapeutics
- APRNs are required to complete a course on Human Trafficking Prevention every 2 years.
- There is no specified contact hour requirement for this course
- This course must be approved by The Health and Human Services Commission
- For clarification, please see the Texas Administrative Code.
- Any APRN whose practice includes the treatment of tick-borne diseases is encouraged to participate in continuing education relating to the treatment of tick-borne diseases
Are the courses accepted in Texas?
Nursing CE Central is an accredited continuing education provider in Texas!
We are accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Texas Board of Nursing honors and accepts our ANCC 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 Texas, 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.
The Fastest And Easiest Way To Get Your CEU’s
Don’t bring the stress home with you. With Nursing CE Central, you’ll be able to maximize your time outside of work to do what you enjoy.