Center for Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The purpose of the Center for Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) is to foster lifelong learning that enhances competence in professional practice and self-growth, allowing nurses to function more effectively in their professional roles and to contribute to the health and welfare of the public by the dissemination of knowledge. The Center for NCPD strives to facilitate interprofessional exploration of new ideas, trends and developments, coupled with exposure to new research-based educational activities critical for the development and maintenance of professional nursing practice.
Accreditation: The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Contact Information
Lisa Costa, NCPD Coordinator
Email: lcosta@nursing.utexas.edu
Departmental Email: UTSON_CNE@nursing.utexas.edu
Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Introduction to CNE
CNE Request Process
For School of Nursing Faculty/Staff and Community Partners/Organizations
Whether you are faculty and staff of the UT Austin School of Nursing, or community partners and external organizations seeking nursing continuing professional development accreditation for a conference or educational event, the Center for NCPD is able to review your topic for CNE accreditation. We do prioritize working with departments within the UT system, non-profits, and organizations whose mission and vision align with ours.
Please submit the CNE Applicant Eligibility Verification Form listed below before you begin planning your event. This will help us determine how we can partner with you and add quality and value to your educational activity by accrediting your content to provide CNE. We cannot provide CNE accreditation to any organization considered a commercial interest according to the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Content Integrity Standards.
Courses Offering CNE
Human Trafficking
CNE Credits: 1.25 | Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Jason Spees
Course Description: This course equips healthcare providers with the tools needed to recognize human trafficking in the healthcare environment and respond appropriately.
Forensic Evidence Collection
CNE Credits: 1.5 | Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Nicole Manley
Course Description: Dive into patient-centered care, master evidence collection protocol, and learn how to provide compassionate and effective care to patients while adhering to the highest standards of forensic practice.
Note: Discount is available to UT faculty/student. Email UTSON_CNE@nursing.utexas.edu for a discount code and receive $5 off the course fee.
Partner Centers Offering CNE
Click the links below to find additional CNE resources accredited by our CNE department, provided through our partners.
Luci Baines Johnson and Ian J. Turpin - Center for Gerontological Nursing
Moody College of Communication’s - Center for Health Communication
UT Austin College of Pharmacy’s - Center for Continuing Professional Development
Additional Certificate Programs
Teaching Nursing Certificate Program
The Certificate in Teaching Nursing is designed for nurses who are seeking to enhance their teaching pedagogy/skills and also for those who are seeking an academic career in teaching nursing.
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
The acute care pediatric nurse practitioner (AC PNP) post master’s certificate is a 24-30 credit hour program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to care for chronically and critically ill children.