Continuing Education
OSHNA and NASN believe the quality of nursing practice is directly linked to the practitioner's body of knowledge and skill level. The availability of national, regional, state, and local educational activities related to practicing in the school setting, benefits the school nurse and the children and communities served.
- NASN Online Continuing Education Learning Center - Click here to set up a different login account for the Online CE Learning Center. However, don't forget to get your discount code by logging onto NASN.
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OTHER CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
www.westernschools.com
ANCC Accredited. Volumes of all different nursing specialties can be found. State specific required courses are listed as well.
www.learnersedgeinc.com
Graduate and postgraduate credits. Most of the courses are teacher-oriented, but there are multiple courses that are appropriated specifically for school nurses.
www.neusha.org
The Northeastern University School Health Academy (NEUSHA) provides engaging, professional learning opportunities that benefit the health, safety and achievement of all youth. NEUSHA supports school nurses and other school personnel in their efforts to provide evidence-based prevention and management practices to increasingly diverse school communities.
ANCC Accredited. Volumes of all different nursing specialties can be found. State specific required courses are listed as well.
www.learnersedgeinc.com
Graduate and postgraduate credits. Most of the courses are teacher-oriented, but there are multiple courses that are appropriated specifically for school nurses.
www.neusha.org
The Northeastern University School Health Academy (NEUSHA) provides engaging, professional learning opportunities that benefit the health, safety and achievement of all youth. NEUSHA supports school nurses and other school personnel in their efforts to provide evidence-based prevention and management practices to increasingly diverse school communities.
How to List Your Credentials...
Have you ever been confused about how to list your credentials? Here is a helpful guide from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): www.nursecredentialing.org/DisplayCredentials-Brochure.pdf
What Is the Preferred Order of Credentials? The preferred order is:
What If I Have More Than One of the Same Type of Credential?
List the highest education degree first, for example, Michael Anderson, PhD, MSN. In most cases, one degree is enough, but if your second degree is in another relevant field, you may choose to list it. For example, a nurse executive might choose Nancy Gordon, MBA, MSN, RN. Note that the highest nonnursing degree is listed first followed by the highest nursing degree. A nurse who has a master’s in a nonnursing field might choose Anne Peterson, MEd, BSN, RN. If you have a doctorate and a master’s degree, omit your baccalaureate degree. Multiple nursing certifications may be listed in the order you prefer, but consider listing them either in order of relevance to your practice or in the order they were obtained, with the most recent first. Always list non-nursing certifications last.
What Is the Preferred Order of Credentials? The preferred order is:
- Highest earned degree - (PhD, DNS, DNP, MSN, BSN, ADN, etc)
- Licensure - (RN or LPN)
- State designations or requirements - (APRN, NP, CNS, etc)
- National certifications - (NCSN, etc)
- Awards and honors- (FAAN, etc.)
- Other recognitions
What If I Have More Than One of the Same Type of Credential?
List the highest education degree first, for example, Michael Anderson, PhD, MSN. In most cases, one degree is enough, but if your second degree is in another relevant field, you may choose to list it. For example, a nurse executive might choose Nancy Gordon, MBA, MSN, RN. Note that the highest nonnursing degree is listed first followed by the highest nursing degree. A nurse who has a master’s in a nonnursing field might choose Anne Peterson, MEd, BSN, RN. If you have a doctorate and a master’s degree, omit your baccalaureate degree. Multiple nursing certifications may be listed in the order you prefer, but consider listing them either in order of relevance to your practice or in the order they were obtained, with the most recent first. Always list non-nursing certifications last.
