Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CEUs
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Verified reviewI am always looking for concise ,thorough, and up to date continuing education, and this course provided exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Verified reviewEnjoyed this course! It squarely met my license renewal requirement as a physician. It was well-written, and an altogether enjoyable read.
Verified reviewState requirements for Illinois Advanced Practice Nurses
1 hour in Sexual Harassment Training
1 hour Implicit Bias Awareness
1 hour Alzheimer’s/Dementia care for RNs who treat adults 26 +
1 hour Cultural Competency (every 6 years, starting 2025)
20 hours in Pharmacotherapeutics
10 hours in Opioid Prescribing or Substance Abuse
Illinois APRN Standard Renewal Requirements: Illinois APRNs must complete 80 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two years. Up to 30 hours may be earned through presentations, research, publications, projects, or preceptorships; a minimum of 50 hours must be from CE programs in the APRN specialty, including mandatory content in pharmacology, opioid/substance abuse, sexual harassment prevention , implicit bias , and dementia care . Allowable CE formats include standard courses, research, presentations, and preceptorship if Board-approved. Renewal is every two years by May 31, with the full details and updates at the Illinois Nursing Licensure CE center .
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First-time renewal: APRNs are exempt from CE requirements at their first renewal following initial licensure. Illinois APRN CE FAQs
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Certification alternative: National advanced certification, if Board-approved, may count toward required hours as an equivalency, but does not exempt from the state-mandated specific topic CEs. Illinois Nursing Licensure CE
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Other Certifications that nurses hold that needs to be renewed: Any advanced or specialty certifications used for practice must be kept current and, if Board-accepted, may count toward CE hours. Illinois Nursing Licensure CE
Required Courses for
Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
All courses below included with Plans
Prescribing Essentials: Principles in Safe and Responsible Medication Use
3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedPrescribing Essentials: Principles in Safe and Responsible Medication Use
Learn core principles of safe and responsible medication prescribing, including risk reduction, patient safety, and evidence-based prescribing practices.
View full details of Prescribing Essentials: Principles in Safe and Responsible Medication UsePrice: $90.00
Duration: 3.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring
1.0 Credit / Contact HourText-basedPrescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring
Learn evidence-based strategies for prescribing opioids and benzodiazepines, emphasizing harm reduction, patient safety, and effective monitoring to support responsible clinical practice.
View full details of Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and MonitoringPrice: $30.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Cultural Competency in Healthcare: Tools and Strategies for Better Patient Care
4.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedCultural Competency in Healthcare: Tools and Strategies for Better Patient Care
Learn how cultural competence enhances healthcare delivery. This course explores cultural factors in patient care, providing strategies to improve communication and deliver equitable, respectful care for diverse populations.
View full details of Cultural Competency in Healthcare: Tools and Strategies for Better Patient CarePrice: $35.00
Duration: 4.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Implicit Bias: Unconscious Minds, Inclusive Care
2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedImplicit Bias: Unconscious Minds, Inclusive Care
Learn about Implicit Bias: Unconscious Minds, Inclusive Care. Explore the psychology behind biases and strategies for fostering inclusivity.
View full details of Implicit Bias: Unconscious Minds, Inclusive CarePrice: $41.00
Duration: 2.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Marfan Syndrome: Advanced Clinical Recognition and Multi-System Aortic Risk Management
1.0 Credit / Contact HourText-basedMarfan Syndrome: Advanced Clinical Recognition and Multi-System Aortic Risk Management
Learn advanced clinical recognition of Marfan syndrome and strategies for multi-system evaluation and aortic risk management to support timely diagnosis and coordinated care.
View full details of Marfan Syndrome: Advanced Clinical Recognition and Multi-System Aortic Risk ManagementPrice: $18.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG): Clinical Basics for Healthcare Professionals
1.0 Credit / Contact HourText-basedBacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG): Clinical Basics for Healthcare Professionals
Learn the clinical fundamentals of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), including its indications, administration, safety considerations, and role in healthcare practice.
View full details of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG): Clinical Basics for Healthcare ProfessionalsPrice: $18.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
25 Contact Hour Pharmacology CE Bundle for Nurse Practitioners (ANCC)
25.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based25 Contact Hour Pharmacology CE Bundle for Nurse Practitioners (ANCC)
This bundle is designed to support APRNs in meeting the 25-hour pharmacology component of national certification renewal (e.g., ANCC, AANPCB, AACN), while also providing general CE hours for state license renewal where accepted.
View full details of 25 Contact Hour Pharmacology CE Bundle for Nurse Practitioners (ANCC)Price: $250.00
Original price: $237.00
Duration: 25.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Sexual Harassment in Illinois: What You Need to Know as a Healthcare Professional
1.0 Credit / Contact HourText-basedSexual Harassment in Illinois: What You Need to Know as a Healthcare Professional
Learn to identify and prevent sexual harassment in Illinois healthcare workplace. This course provides strategies for creating a safe environment for all.
View full details of Sexual Harassment in Illinois: What You Need to Know as a Healthcare ProfessionalPrice: $18.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
DEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain Management
8.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedDEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain Management
Fulfill the DEA MATE 8-hour requirement in one bundle. Update pain pharmacology, MOUD for opioid and alcohol use disorders, and controlled substance best practices to treat SUD, manage pain safely, and reduce misuse and diversion.
View full details of DEA MATE 8-Hour Training: SUD & Pain ManagementPrice: $79.00
Duration: 8.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Evidence-Based Triage, Pharmacotherapy, and PTS Prevention
2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedDeep Vein Thrombosis: Evidence-Based Triage, Pharmacotherapy, and PTS Prevention
Learn evidence-based triage, pharmacotherapy, and prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome in deep vein thrombosis to support safe, effective, guideline-aligned patient management.
View full details of Deep Vein Thrombosis: Evidence-Based Triage, Pharmacotherapy, and PTS PreventionPrice: $23.00
Duration: 2.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Review of Programs of Persons Facing Death with Dementia
2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-basedReview of Programs of Persons Facing Death with Dementia
Learn to evaluate and enhance programs designed for individuals with dementia approaching end-of-life, focusing on compassionate care strategies and effective communication techniques.
View full details of Review of Programs of Persons Facing Death with DementiaPrice: $19.00
Duration: 2.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Live webinars for
Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
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Essential Vitamin Therapy- The Legacy of Casimir Funk - Live Webinar on August 17, 2026 at 8PM ET
1.5 Credits / Contact HoursLive webinarEssential Vitamin Therapy- The Legacy of Casimir Funk - Live Webinar on August 17, 2026 at 8PM ET
Learn about the therapeutic role of vitamins, the impact of drug-induced nutrient depletion, and the vital role of pharmacists in supplementation, building on Casimir Funk’s legacy of “vital amines.”
View full details of Essential Vitamin Therapy- The Legacy of Casimir Funk - Live Webinar on August 17, 2026 at 8PM ETPrice: $35.00
Duration: 1.5 Credits / Contact Hours
Climbing the Staircase: A Review of Pharmacogenetics (PGx) - Live Webinar on August 19, 2026 at 10AM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarClimbing the Staircase: A Review of Pharmacogenetics (PGx) - Live Webinar on August 19, 2026 at 10AM ET
Learn the fundamentals of pharmacogenetics (PGx) in this webinar, exploring how genetic variations impact drug responses and enhance personalized medicine for better patient outcomes.
View full details of Climbing the Staircase: A Review of Pharmacogenetics (PGx) - Live Webinar on August 19, 2026 at 10AM ETPrice: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
What’s Next? How to Approach Treatment-Resistant Depression - Live Webinar on August 25, 2026 at 8PM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarWhat’s Next? How to Approach Treatment-Resistant Depression - Live Webinar on August 25, 2026 at 8PM ET
Learn about treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and the latest therapies, including esketamine. This course offers comprehensive training for healthcare professionals to confidently manage TRD patients for optimal outcomes.
View full details of What’s Next? How to Approach Treatment-Resistant Depression - Live Webinar on August 25, 2026 at 8PM ETPrice: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Prescribing Hope: Advancements in HIV Pharmacotherapy - Live Webinar on August 26, 2026 at 8 PM ET
1.5 Credits / Contact HoursLive webinarPrescribing Hope: Advancements in HIV Pharmacotherapy - Live Webinar on August 26, 2026 at 8 PM ET
The course delves into the various classes of antiretrovirals, focusing on those most used in clinical practice, and provides critical insights into their adverse effects.
View full details of Prescribing Hope: Advancements in HIV Pharmacotherapy - Live Webinar on August 26, 2026 at 8 PM ETPrice: $30.00
Duration: 1.5 Credits / Contact Hours
Immunology and Vaccines: Latest Updates - Live Webinar on August 31, 2026 at 8PM ET
2.0 Credits / Contact HoursLive webinarImmunology and Vaccines: Latest Updates - Live Webinar on August 31, 2026 at 8PM ET
Learn the latest advancements in immunology and vaccines, including immune response, vaccine mechanisms, contraindications, and patient counseling, to enhance clinical practice and public health awareness.
View full details of Immunology and Vaccines: Latest Updates - Live Webinar on August 31, 2026 at 8PM ETPrice: $50.00
Duration: 2.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Practical Selection of an Antiemetic: What and When to Prescribe - Live Webinar on September 1, 2026 at 8PM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarPractical Selection of an Antiemetic: What and When to Prescribe - Live Webinar on September 1, 2026 at 8PM ET
Learn practical strategies for selecting and prescribing antiemetics based on clinical indications, patient needs, and evidence-based treatment considerations.
View full details of Practical Selection of an Antiemetic: What and When to Prescribe - Live Webinar on September 1, 2026 at 8PM ETPrice: $25.00
Original price: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Health and Medical Communications - Live Webinar on September 8, 2026 at 8PM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarHarnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Health and Medical Communications - Live Webinar on September 8, 2026 at 8PM ET
This course will introduce pharmacists to AI-assisted medical writing.
View full details of Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Health and Medical Communications - Live Webinar on September 8, 2026 at 8PM ETPrice: $25.00
Original price: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Stronger Together: Drug Therapies to Treat and Prevent HIV - Live Webinar on September 9, 2026 at 8:00PM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarStronger Together: Drug Therapies to Treat and Prevent HIV - Live Webinar on September 9, 2026 at 8:00PM ET
Learn how evidence-based drug therapies are used to treat HIV and prevent transmission, emphasizing current regimens, prevention strategies, and coordinated care approaches.
View full details of Stronger Together: Drug Therapies to Treat and Prevent HIV - Live Webinar on September 9, 2026 at 8:00PM ETPrice: $25.00
Original price: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Med Errors: More Than Just "Oops!" – Live Webinar on September 14, 2026 at 10AM ET
2.0 Credits / Contact HoursLive webinarMed Errors: More Than Just "Oops!" – Live Webinar on September 14, 2026 at 10AM ET
Learn how to enhance patient safety and reduce pharmacy liability by understanding the common causes and consequences of medication errors.
View full details of Med Errors: More Than Just "Oops!" – Live Webinar on September 14, 2026 at 10AM ETPrice: $35.00
Original price: $35.00
Duration: 2.0 Credits / Contact Hours
Evolutionary Medicine - Live Webinar on September 15, 2026 at 10AM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarEvolutionary Medicine - Live Webinar on September 15, 2026 at 10AM ET
Learn how evolutionary principles inform human health, disease, and medical practice in this interdisciplinary course on Evolutionary Medicine.
View full details of Evolutionary Medicine - Live Webinar on September 15, 2026 at 10AM ETPrice: $25.00
Original price: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
Medication Safety in Older Adults: Applying the AGS Beers Criteria - Live Webinar on September 22, 2026 at 10AM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarMedication Safety in Older Adults: Applying the AGS Beers Criteria - Live Webinar on September 22, 2026 at 10AM ET
Learn to apply the AGS Beers Criteria to improve medication safety in older adults, reduce adverse events, and guide appropriate prescribing decisions.
View full details of Medication Safety in Older Adults: Applying the AGS Beers Criteria - Live Webinar on September 22, 2026 at 10AM ETPrice: $25.00
Original price: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
A Matter of Trust: A Review of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) - Live Webinar on September 23, 2026 at 10AM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarA Matter of Trust: A Review of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) - Live Webinar on September 23, 2026 at 10AM ET
Learn how Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) enhance clinical training, assessment, and competency-based education to build trust and ensure readiness for independent practice.
View full details of A Matter of Trust: A Review of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) - Live Webinar on September 23, 2026 at 10AM ETPrice: $25.00
Original price: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
From Kings to Commoners: Exploring Modern Treatment Strategies for Gout - Live Webinar on September 30, 2026 at 8PM ET
1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinarFrom Kings to Commoners: Exploring Modern Treatment Strategies for Gout - Live Webinar on September 30, 2026 at 8PM ET
To address this urgent need, the course will offer a comprehensive overview of diagnostic protocols, both abortive and prophylactic pharmacological options, as well as evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions.
View full details of From Kings to Commoners: Exploring Modern Treatment Strategies for Gout - Live Webinar on September 30, 2026 at 8PM ETPrice: $25.00
Original price: $25.00
Duration: 1.0 Credit / Contact Hour
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