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
Understanding an Approach to Headache with Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Management
CNE Credits: 1.5 | Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Quinton Rosser, MSN, FNP-C, RN, CNRN
This course provides advanced practice nurses with a comprehensive understanding of headache disorders, emphasizing evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Texas Nursing: Jurisprudence and Ethics Updates
CNE Credits: 2.00 | Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Amanda Martinez, BSN, RN and Nicole Manley, MSN, RNC, HSE, CA-SANE
Dive into the essential principles of jurisprudence and ethics, and gain the knowledge you need to navigate legal and ethical scenarios with confidence.
Disaster Nursing Essentials: Building Competence and Confidence in Crisis Response
CNE Credits: 1.0 | Cost: $15.00
Instructors: Li-Chen Lin, PhD, RN
This comprehensive online course equips registered nurses with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively respond to disasters.
Note: UT faculty & students can get $5 off. Email UTSON_CNE@nursing.utexas.edu for a discount code.
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