Continuing Education (CE) is vital for the further development of a nursing career, but you shouldnt choose just any courses to add to your credentials. Each CE program that you choose should enhance your knowledge, make you a more valuable employee and further you on your career path. Evaluating your nursing continuing education opportunities for each of the following criteria can help you choose just the right courses to keep you on the right career and professional path.
Is the Course Relevant to my Job?
Choose courses that enhance your ability to do your job. If your current position is in the school nursing environment, a continuing education course about the latest advances in ER technology isnt likely to have much relevance to your job. On the other hand, some courses that seem to be irrelevant on the surface may have subtle connections that arent obvious at first glance. Is some of your school nursing time spent in a full-service on campus clinic? In that case, that emergency room CE course may just offer something of value.
Does it Enhance my Career Opportunities?
Even if youre content in your position and have no plans to seek advancement,...