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The Center for Continued Nursing Learning (CCNL) provides excellent continuing education for nurses and other interested health care professionals. We offer multiple programs which provide the opportunity to gain contact hours, clock hours.

Our professional and educational standards, our innovative responses to changing health care markets and our distinguished history of educating students for lives of service have earned Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Nursing and the Center for Continuing Nursing Learning a reputation for excellence in the Pacific Northwest. We invite you to become a part of our tradition.

CCNL provides quality educational opportunities in the form of workshops, seminars, and short- and long-term courses which will enable registered nurses and other health professionals to increase their knowledge and skills and ultimately improve health care for society.

Credential/Accreditation Information
PLU is an accredited provider of OSPI clock hours for courses.

Pacific Lutheran University Center for Continued Nursing Learning (PLU CCNL) is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. In addition, PLU CCNL is a provider of in-service education clock hours by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Olympia, WA. 

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  • Nurse Engineering - Exploring the Nurse Engineer
  • Fee: $60.00
    Self-paced Course
    Contact Hours: 2
    Location: Fully Online
    Instructor: Kenneth Cheng, MSN, BE, RN, CHRN, Kelly Landsman, MN, BME, BS, RN, PHN, Garett Craig BME, BS, MS, RN

    ONLINE

    Exploring the Nurse Engineer: A Growing Interdisciplinary Profession You Didn’t Know About

    This lecture explores the growing interdisciplinary profession of nurse engineers and collaboration of the two fields to improve patient outcomes through innovation and medical technology design.

     Although you will not find a job requisition and a salary by typing in the words "nurse engineer", there are many biomedical technology companies and hospitals that are employing nurses and providers for their knowledge and experience in the design process for medical technology and devices. This need has been studied and written about in medical and technology-related journals for many years and recently some nursing schools have developed dual degree programs for BSN/BME (Biomedical Engineers) to meet the demand due to the increasing advances and use of medical technology.

    This lecture aims to educate nurses on this trend and its relevance in their work with patients, the promotion of collaboration with engineers and to give nurses career ideas and resources to become a part of the nurse engineer track.

    All Times are PST.

    Please review our Deadlines & Refunds policy, as well as our Withdrawal process.

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  • Introduction to Palliative Care -
  • Fee: $35.00
    Self-paced Course
    Contact Hours: 1
    Location: Fully Online
    Instructor: Francesca Stracke, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, ACHPN

    ONLINE

    Amidst the complexities of serious illness, a beacon of compassionate care emerges – Palliative care.  Far beyond merely managing pain, it intricately weaves a tapestry of support for both the individual and their devoted caregivers.  Step into the realm of palliative care, where empathy meets expertise, and the journey toward comfort and well-being begins.

    In the intricate tapestry of healthcare, palliative care emerges as a beacon of compassion and relief, weaving together a symphony of expert assessments, pain management, and unwavering support. It's not just a medical intervention; it's a profound embrace of the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey that accompanies serious illness. Imagine a care approach where every thread is meticulously woven to alleviate symptoms, ease stress, and elevate the quality of life for both the patient and their cherished family. Welcome to palliative care – a person- and family-centered sanctuary where healing transcends the boundaries of medicine, touching the very essence of human experience.

    1.0 Contact Hours or 1.0 Clock Hours

    Target Audience: All healthcare providers, and nursing students undergraduate and graduate level.

    Please review our Deadlines & Refunds policy, as well as our Withdrawal process.

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  • Lunch and Learn series - Pediatric Pharmacology update: COPD and Asthma Pediatric Guidelines
  • Fee: $35.00
    Self-paced Course
    Contact Hours: 1
    Location: Fully Online
    Instructor: Tom Simpson, PharmD, RPH

    ONLINE

    Welcome to a breath of fresh knowledge!  In our Pediatric Guidelines course on COPD and Asthma, we invite you to embark on a journey where every breath matters. Just like a symphony, managing respiratory conditions in children requires precision, expertise, and a harmonious blend of care.  Join us as we unravel the notes of effective treatment, delve into the rhythms of preventive strategies, and compose a future where every child breathes freely.  Get ready to breathe in the wisdom and exhale the best practices in pediatric respiratory care.

    1.0 Contact Hours and 1.0 Pharmacological credits 

    Target Audience: All healthcare providers, and nursing students undergraduate and graduate level.

    Please review our Deadlines & Refunds policy, as well as our Withdrawal process.

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  • Lunch and Learn series - Avoiding Polypharmacy Pitfalls in Symptom Management
  • Fee: $35.00
    Self-paced Course
    Contact Hours: 1
    Location: Fully Online
    Instructor: Lisa Grate, PharmD, MS, BCOP, BCPS

    ONLINE

    In modern healthcare, the effective management of symptoms is paramount to improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life. However, the phenomenon of polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications, poses significant challenges and risks in symptom management.  This course will provide valuable opportunities for practical application through engaging case studies. By applying the tools and knowledge gained, participants will develop proficiency in identifying, addressing, and preventing polypharmacy-related challenges in real-world symptom management scenarios.

    Join us as we navigate the intricacies of polypharmacy in symptom management and empower ourselves with the expertise to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

    1.0 Contact Hours and 0.75 Pharmacological credits 

    Target Audience: All healthcare providers, and nursing students undergraduate and graduate level.

    All Times are PST.

    Please review our Deadlines & Refunds policy, as well as our Withdrawal process.

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  • Lunch and Learn series - Caring for the Caregiver
  • Fee: $35.00
    Self-paced Course
    Contact Hours: 1
    Location: Fully Online
    Instructor: Holly Kapusinski MSN, RN, NC-BC, CPNP-PC, APRN

    ONLINE

    Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses hold space, witness client and family crises, and provide exceptional care to others daily, but how well are they cared for?  Nursing continues to be the profession trusted the most in healthcare, however many nurses are suffering from fatigue, burnout, stress, and dissatisfaction in their role.  In this lunch and learn, we will discuss tips and techniques to mitigate emotional, physical, and spiritual distress while building inner resources to begin healing.

    1.0 Contact Hours

    Target Audience: All healthcare providers, and nursing students undergraduate and graduate level.

    Please review our Deadlines & Refunds policy, as well as our Withdrawal process.

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  • Lunch and Learn series - Dyslipidemia: Statin' the Facts
  • Fee: $35.00
    Self-paced Course
    Contact Hours: 1
    Location: Fully Online
    Instructor: Yhazmyne Hawkins, Pharm D

    ONLINE

    Welcome to our comprehensive journey through the intricate world of dyslipidemia management!  This course will delve into the pathophysiology of dyslipidemia, explore the latest updates in statin guideline recommendations, and unravel the mechanisms and appropriate uses of both statin and non-statin therapies.  Additionally, we will address common questions and challenges encountered in initiating statin therapy.  Prepare to enhance your understanding and refine your approach to dyslipidemia treatment as we navigate through these essential topics.

    The scope of the presentation will cover the following:

     - Pathophysiology of Dyslipidemia

     - Updates in statin guideline recommendations from 2022 to now

     - Mechanism of action, use, and appropriate selection of statin therapy

     - Mechanism of action, use, and appropriate selection of non-statin therapies

     - Frequently asked questions and obstacles with initiating statin therapy

     

    1.0 Contact Hours and 0.75 Pharmacological credits 

    Target Audience: All healthcare providers, and nursing students undergraduate and graduate level.

    Please review our Deadlines & Refunds policy, as well as our Withdrawal process.

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