Frontier Nursing University is proud to be accredited for nursing continuing professional development by ANCC. As an ANCC NCPD-accredited organization, FNU has proven that our organization is committed to the growth of our nurses through high-quality continuing professional development. We offer a variety of continuing education courses for advanced practice nurses and midwives as well as other healthcare providers. CE course topics range from mental health to cultural safety to caring for veterans.
Explore our current course offerings below:
Care of the Veteran
Developed by our military-connected faculty at Frontier Nursing University, the Care of the Veteran course will prepare clinicians to provide culturally sensitive care to veterans within their community. Six modules will guide you through understanding military culture, service-connected health concerns, and developing a plan of care utilizing military service benefits. This course is for any clinician who wants to increase their understanding and improve the care they provide to this special patient population.
This activity is approved for 5 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by Frontier Nursing University. Activity 2403-0001. This activity was planned in accordance with ANCC Commission on Accreditation Standards and Policies. This activity has been approved for one year through 5/15/2025.
Best Practices in the Evidence-Based Treatment of Obesity
The prevalence of obesity has increased to pandemic proportions, and more healthcare providers are needed to combat this complex, progressive, chronic, and relapsing disease. Obesity is associated with or increases the risk of over 230 conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, stroke, cancer, heart disease, and more. New pharmacological agents are proving to be game changers in the evidence-based treatment of obesity…and even more effective molecules are in the pipeline. This course will provide the “basics” for improving the evidence-based treatment of obesity.
This activity is approved for 1.5 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 1 hour(s) of pharmacology) by Frontier Nursing University. The content will be available beginning 11/13/2023 until 11/13/2024.
Evidence-based Pharmacologic Treatment of Peripartum Mental Health Disorders
This continuing education presentation focuses on pharmacological management of peripartum psychiatric disorders. It provides an overview of the risk factors and prevalence of common peripartum psychiatric disorders before delving into diagnostic criteria and evidence-based pharmacologic interventions. Case studies will be used to illustrate appropriate evidence-based pharmacologic management strategies.
This activity is approved for 1 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 1 hour(s) of pharmacology) by Frontier Nursing University. The content will be available beginning 10/6/2023 until 10/4/2024.
Caring for Pregnant People After Roe: Nursing Ethics and Patient Privacy in the Dobbs Era
Since the overturn of Roe vs. Wade, clinicians with varying personal convictions about abortion will be challenged to provide ethical nursing care when patients present with complications of pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion. This continuing education session is designed to help nurses understand their ethical and legal obligations, considering patient privacy, different state contexts, and their personal convictions.
This activity is approved for 2 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by Frontier Nursing University. Activity [ID # 2306-0007]. This activity was planned in accordance with the ANCC Commission on Accreditation Standards and Policies. This activity has been approved for one year through October 2, 2024.
Mindfulness Self Care for the Provider
Providers are in increasingly stressful environments. In this hour-long presentation, we will cover the history of mindfulness, supporting research, and its evidence-based use in practice and self-care. We will teach various formal and informal practices that can be used at the moment.
This activity is approved for 1 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by Frontier Nursing University. Activity #2309-0013. This activity was planned in accordance with the ANCC Commission on Accreditation Standards and Policies. This activity has been approved for 1 year (through 10/2/2024).
Introduction to Cultural Safety
In this three-hour course, you will learn about Native American history and culture in order to better comprehend cultural safety. This requires not only understanding the Native American culture but also self-reflection and awareness on the part of the healthcare provider.
By the end of the Introduction to Cultural Safety, learners will be able to:
- Define cultural safety.
- Identify the three key tenets of cultural safety.
- Explain the impacts of colonization on Indigenous people in the U.S.
- Describe what culturally safe vs. culturally unsafe care may look like.
- Discuss personal and systems change strategies for improving the cultural safety of care.
This education activity is approved by Frontier Nursing University for up to 3 hours of accredited education through 4/1/2026.
Editor’s Note: This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2,065,200. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
If you have questions about the courses or the post-test and activity evaluations, please contact Aimee Wilson at continuing.education@frontier.edu.
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