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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, and academic credit.

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.

 

Browse all offerings open for registration or click to go directly to specific course/program pages:




All times listed are Pacific Standard Time.

Asynchronous, online offerings are valid up to 3 years after the original posting date unless otherwise stated.

 
Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief After Loss Two-Part Series $180.00

ONLINE COURSE                                                                                                      Seats Available: 78
Instructor(s):  Tanika Johnson, Ed.D., M.A., LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH,

Dates:  6/10/2023 - 6/24/2023
DaysSa

Time:  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Number of Sessions:  2
Contact Hours: 6    CEUs: 0

 

Location: fully online

(COMBO)Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief After Loss Two-Part Series

Childhood Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I

Adolescent Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part II
 

 

Tanika Johnson, Ed.D., M.A., LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP

Childhood Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I: In the wake of losing a beloved parent or family member, friend or classmate, or school administrator, teacher, or support staff, children may develop more questions than answers as they grow to understand the permanence of death. The participants will develop an in-depth awareness of suicide prevention techniques: decreasing risk factors, increasing protective factors, promoting positive relationship-building with parents, families, and caregivers, enhancing life skills, and fostering healthy social and emotional school and home environments.

Adolescent Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part II:  In the aftermath of a suicidal death, school or community shooting, or related tragic event, adolescents are likely to receive the news via a media outlet, social media, friend, or family member.  Participants will gain effective strategies for responding to the following: How could I have prevented the traumatic event? Am I to blame for the tragedy? How is this tragic event going to impact my life? Participants will recognize signs of traumatic grief and assess for functional impairment, physical health, and suicidal ideations.

2 Three hour sessions part 1- 6/10, part 2- 6/24
6/10/2023 - 11 AM-2PM PST and  6/24/2023 - 11 AM-2PM PST

Registration for this section will save $20.00 off by Bundling the two sessions together!



Registration expires 6/10/2023 at 12:01 AM

 

 

Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief After Loss Two-Part Series $100.00

ONLINE COURSE                                                                                                      Seats Available: 80
Instructor(s):  Tanika Johnson, Ed.D., M.A., LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH,

Dates:  6/10/2023 - 6/10/2023
DaysSa

Time:  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Number of Sessions:  1
Contact Hours: 3    CEUs: 0

 

Location: fully online

Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief After Loss

Childhood Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I

 

Subtopic: Suicide
Subtopic: Homicide

Subtopic: School Violence

Tanika Johnson, Ed.D., M.A., LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP

Childhood Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part I: In the wake of losing a beloved parent or family member, friend or classmate, or school administrator, teacher, or support staff, children may develop more questions than answers as they grow to understand the permanence of death. The participants will develop an in-depth awareness of suicide prevention techniques: decreasing risk factors, increasing protective factors, promoting positive relationship-building with parents, families, and caregivers, enhancing life skills, and fostering healthy social and emotional school and home environments.

Session part 1- 6/10
6/10/23 - 11 AM-2PM PST 

 



Registration expires 6/10/2023 at 12:01 AM

 

 

Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief After Loss Two-Part Series $100.00
Instructor(s):  Tanika Johnson, Ed.D., M.A., LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH,
Date:  6/24/2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact Hours or OSPI Clock Hours: 3 or 0
Seats Available: 30
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Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief After Loss 

Adolescent Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part II

Subtopic: Suicide
Subtopic: Homicide
Subtopic: School Violence

Tanika Johnson, Ed.D., M.A., LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP

Adolescent Grief: Too Young to Say Goodbye is Part II:  In the aftermath of a suicidal death, school or community shooting, or related tragic event, adolescents are likely to receive the news via a media outlet, social media, friend, or family member.Participants will gain effective strategies for responding to the following: How could I have prevented the traumatic event? Am I to blame for the tragedy? How is this tragic event going to impact my life? Participants will recognize signs of traumatic grief and assess for functional impairment, physical health, and suicidal ideations.

Session part 2- 6/24

6/24/23 - 11 AM - 2 PM PST

Registration expires 6/24/2023 at 12:01 AM

 

Introduction to School Nursing ESA $490.00
Instructor(s):  Karen Smith RN, BSN, NCSN, Shallae Hobbs BSN, MN, RN, NCSN
Date:  6/5/2023
Time: Arr
Contact Hours or OSPI Clock Hours: 24 or 0
Seats Available: 11
Location: PLU - Garfield Commons,
Address: 208 Garfield St. S Tacoma, WA

This course prepares you for initial Educational Staff Associate Initial Certification as a School Nurse. Content includes the role of the school nurse within the context of the school and society, growth and development, assessment and screening tools, school law, and legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of the role.

Learn practical skills at the hands of Nationally Board Certified School Nurses, discuss common scenarios in online message boards, and learn Scope of Practice. Assignments and videos are posted in a virtual classroom to allow participants more flexibility to "learn the ropes" without sacrificing quality or content.

This course is approved by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for meeting the requirements for initial certification as a School Nurse.

Location: self-study/online synchronous combo
Student self-study begins Monday, June 5, 2023
Virtual, online class Friday, June 30, 2023
In-person skills lab Saturday, July 1, 2023  PLU Garfield Commons 208 Garfield St. S Tacoma, WA  ROOMS 101,103
 

 

RN Refresher- Includes all 3 sections (complete course) $3,200.00

ONLINE COURSE                                                                                                      Seats Available: 4
Instructor(s):  Cynthia Wolfer, RN, MSN, CNEcl

Dates:  6/10/2023 - 8/1/2023
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Time:  Arr - 
Number of Sessions:  0
Contact Hours: 0    CEUs: 0

 

Location: fully online

NOT OPEN ENROLLMENT -- MUST BE ACCEPTED IN THE PROGRAM BEFORE REGISTERING 

This course prepares the inactive Registered Nurse for current employment with adult clients. Meets the WA State Professional Nursing requirements for the current practice set forth in the RCW and WAC. Requirements are monitored by the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.

Program Format:

•    Orientation to platforms and technology used and welcome 3/31/23
•    April 10, Self-directed independent online study modules begin, ending 5/19/23
•    June 12-16, classroom content and lab skills on-campus
•    June - July, 160 hours supervised clinical practice to include 80 hours with long term care and 80 hours with acute care

Must complete all 3 sections to be eligible for certificate if inactive
Click Here for more details plu.edu/ccnl/refresher/

 



Please apply before 3/1/2023 at https://www.plu.edu/ccnl/refresher/application/

 

 

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project External $0.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Tara Freeborn RN, BSN, CMT, DNP(c), Victoria Valdes RN, BSN, DNP(c)
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 0.75
Location: fully online

Discontinuation of Oxytocin in the Active Phase of Labor: A Viable Option for Induction of Labor

Tara Freeborn RN, BSN, CMT, DNP(c) and Victoria Valdes RN, BSN, DNP(c)  Seattle University DNP project

This course will be focused on the discontinuation of oxytocin during the active phase of labor as an option for induction of labor. The course will discuss strategies, highlight benefits and risks, potential outcomes, collaboration with patients, and address provider concerns/questions. 1.0 contact hours – Free



 

Holistic Opioid Addiction Prevention (HOAP) $85.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Carrie Ann Matyac, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 3
Location: fully online

Holistic Opioid Addiction Prevention (HOAP)


Online
Holistic Opioid Addiction Prevention (HOAP) Program will provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and tools to prevent opioid addiction and improve long-term pain control. HOAP is an integrated educational intervention that teaches opioid alternatives for chronic pain patients. This model allows for collaborative care by combining the skills of the FNP and the PMHNP.

3.0 Contact Hours and 1.0 Pharm Credit

PLU Preceptors please contact us for your discount at ccnl@plu.edu



 

LGBTQ+ Health Education for Nurses $35.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Kristen Bender RN DNP-c
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 1
Location: fully online

LGBTQ+ Health Education for Nurses

Instructor:  Kristen Bender RN DNP-c

Course Description: This course focuses on providing an understanding of the health disparity faced by the LGBTQ+ community within Washington State, familiarizing nurses and practitioners with common terminology, and enabling participant's to practice inclusive communication in the care they provide 

Target Audience, RN students undergraduate, graduate, DNP, Community ARNP’s, front line nurses.

School nurse participants will earn 1.0 clock hrs. and other nurse participants will earn 1.0 contact hrs. at the completion of the activity.



 

Breast feeding: What you don't know can hurt your patient. $40.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Hannah Pye MSN, RN, CEN, DNP (c)
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 1.25
Location: fully online

Breast feeding: What you don't know can hurt your patient.  

 

Hannah Pye MSN, RN, CEN, DNP (c)

The instructor will use case studies, and the latest evidence to discuss common misperceptions about medications and treatments, in the care of infants and moms. - Cost $40.00  School nurse participants will earn 1.25 clock hrs. and other nurse participants will earn 1.25 contact hrs. at the completion of the activity.



 

'End of Life' series $45.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Francesca Stracke, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, ACHPN
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 1.5
Location: fully online

Advance Care Planning and End of Lifecare, A Review for Healthcare Professionals 

ONLINE, SELF-PACED WORKSHOP

How can providers integrate Palliative Care into active treatment? Discuss how nurses and providers start the conversation about end-of-life care, and how to assess if your patient (and their families) understand the difference between palliative care and hospice. This workshop will be led by a Palliative Care nurse practitioner who will give updates on new legislation regarding end-of-life care in WA state.

This is a pre-recorded, online workshop with 1.5 nursing contact hours available.

1.5 contact hrs available

End of Life Series: Part 2 of 2



 

'End of Life' series $45.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Rachel Haxtema, MDiv, MA, Carla Jolley, MN, ARNP, ANP-BC, AOCH, ACHPN
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 1.5
Location: fully online

The WA Death with Dignity Law, a Primer for Health Care Providers

ONLINE, SELF-PACED WORKSHOP

Pre-recorded workshop for self-study. A review of the Death with Dignity Law in WA state for providers on how to better respect their patient's final wishes, what to do in a workplace/system that does not support the law, and common misconceptions about the law.


1.5 contact hrs available

End of Life Series: Part 1 of 2



 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series $45.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Lorena Guerrero, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 1.5
Location: fully online

Incivility in the HealthCare Workplace: Bullying and Bias

ONLINE, SELF-PACED WORKSHOP

Learning Topics:

  • discussion of lateral violence and microaggressions/bullying in healthcare
  • reflection about the root of incivility and why the healthcare culture accepts bullying
  • analysis of group dynamics and healthcare hierarchical leadership power structures that promote incivility and unacceptable behavior
  • dialogue of strategies to survive & thrive
  • choosing a role to change behaviors and culture

The workshop will reference "The Dauntless Nurse" by M. Griffin, K. Bartholomew, and A. Robbins.



 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series $90.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Dr. Crystal Beal, Aytch Denaro, Tovah Fairshot, Dana Karash
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 2.75
Location: fully online

Transgender Healthcare for Providers
this pre-recorded seminar is available for self-study

 

Topics include:

  • Primary Care for Gender Diverse Patients
  • Behavioral Health Concerns for Trans Patients
  • Transgender Medication Management


2.75 Contact Hours available, including 1 Pharm Credit

 



 

Keeping Kids in the Classroom -- Online Edition $35.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Kathleen Richardson DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 1
Location: fully online

Kids and Anxiety

ONLINE, SELF-PACED

Learn to recognize anxiety in and help K-12 kids who suffer from anxiety that may manifest in different symptoms.
This 1 hour online workshop is open to any nurse that works with K-12 age kids.


Instructor: Kathleen Richardson, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, CEN, FAEN

1 Contact Hour or 1 Clock Hour available
ASYNCHRONOUS



Self Paced, Pre-Recorded
 

Keeping Kids in the Classroom -- Online Edition $45.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Kristi Eilers, PMHNP
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 1.5
Location: fully online

Trauma-Informed Care

ONLINE, SELF-PACED

Using Trauma-Informed Care principles, with an emphasis on working with school-aged kids and a focus on the Adversity Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study. This online workshop is perfect for both School Nurses and for those working in pediatrics in these uncertain times.

As part of our "Keeping Kids in the Classroom" series for school nurses, this workshop offers 1.5 in-service education clock hours. PLU offers the hours through the Professional Education and Certification Division of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Olympia, WA. 

Contact hours through ANCC are also available.

1.5 Clock Hours (OSPI) or 1.5 Contact Hours
 



 

The Pawscribing Project: Assistance Animal Training for Providers $0.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Alicia Valentino, BSN, RN, DNP-PMHNP (C)
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 1.5
Location: fully online

The Pawscribing Project: Assistance Animal Training for Providers

Self-Study, Asynchronous Course

An online, pre-recorded training program that delivers comprehensive information on assistance animals to help support providers in the clinical practice setting.

Discussion on:

  • Legal definitions and terms
  • Clinical significance
  • Guidance on effective evaluation and certification letters
  • Provider role
  • Implications

Learning outcomes:

To increase provider knowledge on assistance animals, evaluate the effectiveness of training modality, and evaluate the impact of training on clinical practice.


1.5 Nursing Contact Hours
Instructor Alicia Valentino, BSN, RN, DNP-PMHNP



 

IUDs: the Ins and Outs from an Expert Clinician $50.00
ONLINE COURSE
Instructor(s):  Bob Smithing, MSN, FNP, FAANP
Self Paced Course Contact Hours: 2
Location: fully online

IUDs: Selection, Insertion, Removal, Problem Solving, & Patient Education

Instructor: Bob Smithing, MSN, FNP, FAANP

ONLINE, SELF-PACED WORKSHOP

Participants learn correct methods for administering a cervical block, inserting the five currently available IUDs (Paragard, Liletta, Mirena, Kyleena, and Skyla), and matching the most appropriate IUD with their patient.
 
Participants can register at any time and will receive an email within 1 business day containing information on how to complete the class on their own time. This is an asynchronous session.
 
2.0 Contact hours available, including 1.5 Pharm Credits.

 



 

 
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Center for Graduate and
Continuing Education

Phone: 253-535-7722
Email: ce@plu.edu

Center for Graduate and
Continuing Education
12180 Park Avenue S.
Tacoma, WA 98447