Western Schools has joined Elite Learning
Purchase of the below courses will be automatically completed on the Elite Learning website, where you will also be directed to complete courses for CE credit. But rest assured you’re still getting the same exceptional Western courses!
California Nursing CE
Requirements Package – 30 hrs
- Meet California CE requirements
View Package Details - ANCC accredited provider
Elite Nursing Passport Lite
Membership
- Includes CA CE Requirements Package
View Package Details - Meet California CE requirements
Includes new 2023 implicit bias requirement for new licensees - Choose from 70+ CE courses by an ANCC-accredited provider
- Listen and earn CE credit
with biweekly podcast episodes
Elite Nursing Passport
Membership
- Includes CA CE Requirements Package
View Package Details - Meet California CE requirements
Includes new 2023 implicit bias requirement for new licensees - Choose from 250+ CE courses by an ANCC-accredited provider
- Listen and earn CE credit
with biweekly podcast episodes - In-depth Premium Specialty Course Collections
across 10+ specialties - Includes pharmacology course library
- Includes DEA MATE Act substance use disorder training
- WS365 Membership, plus more
The membership you already love, plus more from Elite!
Note: Purchase will be completed on EliteLearning.com
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Here’s what you need to renew your California Nursing license
California Nursing CE Requirements
CE Requirements for RNs
Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 0
Elective Hours: 30
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Mandatory Subjects: None
Additional Requirements for Renewal:
Implicit Bias Training Requirement – First-time Renewals:
- In accordance with AB 1407 (Burke, Chapter 445, Statutes of 2021), starting January 1, 2023 a licensee still within the first 2 years of holding their license, immediately following their initial licensure, must complete one hour of direct participation in an implicit bias course offered by a continuing education provider that has been approved by the Board of Registered Nursing. Approved CE Providers can be verified using the DCA License Search. This new requirement is codified in California Statute under Business and Profession Code 2811.5.**
- **Please visit the California Board of Nursing website for more information on this requirement: https://www.rn.ca.gov/licensees/ce-renewal.shtml#implicitbias
CE Requirements for LVN-LPN
Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 0
Elective Hours: 30
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Mandatory Subjects: None
CE Requirements for APNs
Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 0
Elective Hours: 30
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24
NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Implicit Bias Training Requirement – First-time Renewals:
In accordance with AB 1407 (Burke, Chapter 445, Statutes of 2021), starting January 1, 2023 a licensee still within the first 2 years of holding their license, immediately following their initial licensure, must complete one hour of direct participation in an implicit bias course offered by a continuing education provider that has been approved by the Board of Registered Nursing. Approved CE Providers can be verified using the DCA License Search. This new requirement is codified in California Statute under Business and Profession Code 2811.5.**
**Please visit the California Board of Nursing website for more information on this requirement: https://www.rn.ca.gov/licensees/ce-renewal.shtml#implicitbias
Additional requirement for APNs with prescriptive authority:
Furnish Schedule II Controlled Substances (pharmacology covering the drugs or devices to be furnished or ordered) by completion of a 2-hour BRN-approved course. CME category I is acceptable to meet CE requirements.
If you have a current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing certification in California and need Schedule II furnishing privileges: You must complete a 3-hour online Schedule II course through the CA Association for Nurse Practitioners. You may register for the online course at this link: https://canpweb.org/education/controlled-substance-ii/For more details, visit: https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/scheduleii.shtml
Get full details at the California Board of Registered Nursing
250+ Courses
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CE Whenever and Wherever You Need It
- Unlimited access to earn credit with Elite CE podcasts
- Courses in the formats you love most, including podcasts, videos, text and webinars
- Portable, on-the-go learning with any device
Your California package and new licensee implicit bias requirement is included with Membership!
$44/year
Western Schools Continuing Education has joined Elite Healthcare
20+ years of experience. Thousands of hours of CE. Two education providers. One learning family.
For decades, both Elite Learning and Western Schools have been committed to providing the highest quality continuing education courses with the goal of empowering you, our students. With this shared goal in mind, joining forces just makes sense. When you’re looking for nursing CEUs to meet your state requirements, you can trust Western and Elite to have what you need.
Why Learn with Elite?
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