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
Forensic Evidence Collection for Texas Nurses
CNE Credits: 1.5 | Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Nicole Manley MSN, RN, CHSE, CA-SANE
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.
Evolution to Revolution in Perinatal and Neonatal Research
CNE Credits: 1.25 | Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Rita Pickler, PhD, RN, FAAN
Discover groundbreaking research focused on high-risk mothers, infants, and families, and explore the future challenges and priorities that will shape the next era of neonatal care.
Human Papilloma Virus
CNE Credits: 1.0 | Cost: $15.00
Instructors: Marilyn Moore Henderson, MSN, FNP-C, RN and Paige Domyahn de Almaraz, MPH, RN
Join this engaging training designed for nurses across specialties—from pediatrics to oncology, and boost your confidence in HPV education, prevention, and vaccination strategies.
Identification and Response to Human Trafficking in Healthcare
CNE Credits: 1.25 | Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Jason Spees, MSN, MAOM, APRN, L.Ac., FNP-C, Dipl. Ac. & C.H
This course equips healthcare providers with the tools needed to recognize human trafficking in the healthcare environment and respond appropriately.
Integrative Oncology: Evidence-Based Medicine Meets Patient-Centered Care
CNE Credits: 1.25 | Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Jun J. Mao, M.D., MSCE
Join this lecture by a frontline healthcare professional to explore the data on acupuncture and other evidence-based complementary methods that enhance conventional cancer treatments.
Pediatric Feeding Disorders: A Collaborative Approach for Nurses and Feeding Therapists
CNE Credits: 1.0 | Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Laura Burton, MS, CCC-SLP
This course on pediatric feeding disorders is tailored for registered nurses and explores the complexities of feeding development, responsive feeding techniques, and the collaborative dynamics between nurses and feeding therapists.
Texas Nursing: Jurisprudence and Ethics Updates
CNE Credits: 2.0 | Cost: $15.00
Instructors: Amanda Martinez, BSN, RN and Nicole Manley, MSN, RNC, HSE, CA-SANE
Join our comprehensive online course designed specifically for Texas nurses and gain the knowledge you need to navigate legal and ethical scenarios with confidence. Enhance your skills and protect yourself and your patients.
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.
Additional Certificate Programs
AI in Nursing and Health Care Certificate Program
The AI in Nursing and Health Care Certificate program is a 9-credit-hour, online certificate equipping nurses and health care professionals with AI skills for patient care, workflow efficiency, and health care leadership.
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.
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