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Free Continuing Education Activities for Nurses

Earn Free CEs to Help Provide Optimal Patient Care

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is proud to share free access to the CE activities below. These free CEs offer a sample of the expert knowledge and evidence-based learning that you can rely on us to deliver. Join AACN as a member to access our entire library of CEs, as well as clinical resources, journal subscriptions, online peer support, discounts and more.

Featured Free CE Activities

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Therapeutic Communication With Families of Pediatric Patients
This article provides practical, evidence-based strategies for nurses to strengthen nurse communication and support emotional health in pediatric patient families.
Implementing Staffing Standards in Adult Critical Care
Learn how to apply AACN’s staffing standards with insights from nurses and leaders to improve care and work environments.
Nuts and Bolts of Pediatric TBI
Review management of pediatric TBI using case studies, treatment standards, and strategies to reduce complications.
Ambulation Protocol for ECMO Patients
Explore a quality improvement initiative evaluating an ambulation protocol for ICU patients receiving ECMO therapy.
Pregnant Patients in Critical Care
Caring for pregnant ICU patients can be stressful—gain confidence with real cases, med risks, physiology, and care tips.
Implementation of AACN's HWE Framework in an ICU
This webinar describes AACN HWE Standards and one unit's approach to implementing change in the work environment.

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