Welcome to TNP’s Online CE Center, where NPs can obtain Texas-specific CEs and more! We offer timely, high-quality CEs along with a variety of free educational webinars.
EDUCATION
On-Demand CE Center
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| Course Title and Description | TX Required | CE Categories | CE Hours | Member Price | Non-Member Price | Register | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription Monitoring Program | TX Req | Prescription Monitoring Program, Opioids, Pharmacology | 2 | $50 | $125 | REGISTER | The "Evolution of Pain" presentation offers an updated overview of pain management and the interpretation of the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) data. This program will cover the standard classifications of pain and the factors driving opioid use. It will also identify the biological, psychological, and social risk factors that contribute to chronic pain and demonstrate how to use the PMP to analyze patient utilization patterns. Finally, the presentation will differentiate between Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), while providing dosing guidelines for patients transitioning to buprenorphine therapy. |
| Impact of Strokes: The Burden of Care, Post-CVA Fatigue & Caregiver | TX Req | Opioids, Pharmacology, Geriatrics | 1 | $25 | $75 | REGISTER | Globally there are millions of people who are living with the effects of stroke annually. Globally, one in four people over age 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. Post Stroke Fatigue has a relationship to function and has been attributed to functional limitations related to fatigue. Stroke survivors experience physical impairments require family caregiver support and social support is necessary due to reduced physicality. |
| Management of Pain in Any Setting | TX Req | Opioids, Pharmacology, DEA and Ethics/Jurisprudence | 1 | $25 | $75 | REGISTER | This seminar targets APRNs practicing in any practice environment initiating or continuing treatment of pain syndromes. The information is designed to inform and update the audience regarding best practices. The seminar will review the latest rules and regulations, assessment of the patient’s opioid appropriateness, drug seeking behaviors, maintenance of provider-patient relationship after opioid concerns arise, and key conversation points. |
| Pain Assessment in Any Setting | TX Req | Opioids, DEA and Ethics/Jurisprudence | 1 | $25 | $75 | REGISTER | This seminar targets new and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurses practicing in any private practice setting that initiates treatment for or provides continuing treatment of pain syndromes. The seminar provides a comprehensive description of the required elements of a pain assessment, follow up visit assessment needs, both when a Controlled Substance is used as part of a pain management treatment plan and when it is not, special referral considerations, and compliance monitoring best practices. |
| Advance Care in Outpatient Geriatric Practice | TX Req | Geriatrics | 1 | $25 | $75 | REGISTER | Nursing leadership is crucial for enhancing workforce development and implementing innovative practice models for advance care planning. This program outlines how a nurse practitioner led changes in a geriatric outpatient clinic practice to expand advance care planning services, aligning with the delivery of age-friendly healthcare. |
| Frailty Demystified | TX Req | Geriatrics | 1 | $25 | $75 | REGISTER | Frailty in the aging population is frequently misunderstood and overlooked in clinical settings, leading to inadequate assessment and management, which increases the risk of disability and mortality among older adults. This presentation aims to demystify the often misunderstood geriatric syndrome of frailty, highlighting its significance in the care of the aging population within primary care settings. It offers an in-depth look at the complexities of frailty. Practical screening and management approaches will be discussed to equip nurse practitioners with the tools necessary to address frailty effectively in older adults. |
| Ethics and Jurisprudence | TX Req | Ethics/Jurisprudence | 2 | $50 | $125 | REGISTER | This course will increase your knowledge of nursing and bioethical principles and how they apply to advanced practice nursing. You will also gain understanding of the standards of nursing practice as outlined by the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations. The course will cover professional boundaries and unprofessional conduct as well as professional responsibilities related to reporting unprofessional conduct. |
| 2026 Pharm Conf On Demand | TX Req | Pharmacology, Geriatrics | 12 | $300 | $500 | REGISTER | Please view the conference brochure for more information, or click the register button to see what this bundle includes. |
| NSO Legal Case Files | Primary Care | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as improve quality of care and patient safety. The presentation will give insights into the most frequent and financially severe claims against nurse practitioners. This session will also include claim scenarios and risk recommendations to help create a safe environment for NPs and their patients. | |
| Leucovorin in Autism | Primary Care | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are increasingly caring for children and families seeking treatment options for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including requests for information regarding folinic acid (leucovorin) as a therapeutic approach for ASD and related neurodevelopmental conditions. | |
| Empowering Providers in Healthcare: A Guide for Clinicians Outside HIV | Primary Care | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | Rapid advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have contributed to a growing knowledge gap among APRNs, particularly between HIV specialists and non-specialists, in understanding and applying current treatment guidelines. This activity aims to address these knowledge gaps and increase awareness among non-HIV specialized APRNs who care for patients newly diagnosed or living with HIV. | |
| Pancytopenia | Primary Care | 2 | FREE | $150 | REGISTER | This activity will outline the evidence-based approach for APRN’s managing the patient presenting with pancytopenia. | |
| Scope of Practice Q&A Webinar | Practice Management | 1 | FREE | Not Available | REGISTER | Explore hot topic NP Scope of Practice FAQs with TNPs Practice Consultant, John Gonzalez, in this webinar and obtain 1 CE after viewing and completing the quiz. | |
| How to PrEP Your Patient | TX Req | Primary Care | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | The identification of persons living with HIV continues across the United States. From 2018-2022, syphilis rates increased by 80%. The acquisition of syphilis, gonorrhea and or chlamydia increases a patient's risk for acquiring HIV. The CDC released guidelines for doxypep usage in gay and bisexual men. Nurse practitioners can work to eliminate HIV through obtaining comprehensive sexual health histories, testing and treating sexually transmitted infections, providing patient education, and prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis medication. |
| Negotiating Contracts | Practice Management | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | Data shows that NPs just entering the profession, or ones seeking out a new job in their field are not negotiating to their full capacity – accepting contracts that are below average. This Educational offering serves to answer questions pertaining to negotiating contracts and best prepare students to venture deeper into their careers. | ||
| How to Start Your Own Practice | Practice Management | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | Uncertainties on whether a nurse practitioner can or should open their practice or clinic. Knowing state laws, regulations and requirements, can help with the decision process. The population for the State of Texas, is approximately 31,685,234 and of those numbers, 32,313 are advanced practice registered nurses. (DHSH, 2024). With those numbers, nurse practitioners can alleviate primary care access by 32%, according to Texas Nurse Practitioners. (TNP, 2023). | |
| Scope of Practice (Article) | Practice Management | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | Explore hot topic NP Scope of Practice FAQs with TNPs Practice Consultant, John Gonzalez, in this article and obtain 1 CE after reading and completing the quiz. | |
| Legislative Recap (Article) | Practice Management | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | Read this article to obtain information regarding the TNP 89th Legislative Session Recap: from TNP’s Legislative Agenda, to TNP’s Defensive Agenda, Noteworthy Healthcare Bills, and Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition Bills. Obtain 1 CE after reading and completing the quiz. | |
| Gut Brain Axis | Primary Care | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | The gut-brain axis, a bidirectional network linking the GI tract and CNS, is pivotal in functional and preventative medicine but often neglected in traditional care, highlighting a need for Nurse Practitioner education. This system integrates neural, hormonal, and immune pathways, with gut microbiota influencing neurotransmitter synthesis, immune regulation, and inflammation. | |
| Navigating Global Health | Primary Care | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | International travel has seen a significant increase post-pandemic, resulting in heightened health risks and potential emergencies. To effectively manage these complexities, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) need the knowledge and education to deliver expert care to global travelers, as well as repatriates returning to the US. By leveraging a variety of evidence-based resources, APRNs can ensure the health and safety of these individuals throughout their journeys. | |
| Re-envisioning the Path to Sustainable Practice Change with the Mountain Model | TX Req | Primary Care | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | The Mountain Model (MM) is an NP-led framework that integrates research as the foundation of evidence-based practice and quality improvement and provides a systematic process that moves from research to its application in practice with continuous monitoring to ensure the highest quality care. This presentation will showcase how to integrate the MM with a newly developed EBPQI critical appraisal tool with NP education and practice application. |
| Oncology Nursing Emerging Therapies | Primary Care | 1 | FREE | $75 | REGISTER | Oncology is a complex, rapidly growing specialty that can be overwhelming for a Family Nurse Practitioner, even though they are proficient in their general area of study. Managing oncology patients can be daunting, leading to outcome risks, skill and knowledge gaps, and unrealistic expectations of the general provider. | |
| Opioids & DEA: 2024 | TX Req | DEA, Opioids, and Pharmacology | 2 | $50 | $125 | REGISTER | This program will cover defining pain, the cost of pain, and an overview of the problem. It will then go on to ensure that you are up-to-date and in the know regarding the Texas BON, policy response, DEA recommendations, CDC Practice Guidelines and APRN requirements. Opioid Addiction is a real problem. This webinar will also address addiction risk, misuse and abuse of controlled substances and evaluation and clinical reasoning, patient evaluation, screening tools, and more! |
| Opioids Alternatives & DEA: 2024 | TX Req | DEA | 1 | $25 | $75 | REGISTER | This webinar will cover Opioid Alternatives as it relates to clinical practice challenges, mitigating risk and it will walk through case studies. It will also cover biopsychosocial approaches to care: non-opioid pharmacology, non-pharmacologic therapies and patient education. |
