As a nurse practitioner, these are the resources I use and share with nursing students and new NPs: Texas licensing, free CEUs, certification boards, job boards and professional organizations. Save this if you are on your NP journey. #nursepractition...
Texas licensing, renewals and practice rules for nurses and APRNs. Bookmark it so you never miss a renewal deadline.
Texas Department of Insurance
American Association of Nurse Practitioners for advocacy, CE and certification. Membership includes discounts and a big annual conference.
AANP
State-level advocacy and networking for Texas nurse practitioners. A great way to connect with NPs near you.
Texas National Parks
ANCC certification info for NPs, including FNP and PMHNP exams. Compare it with AANPCB before you choose.
Nursing certifications: Our Certifications | ANCC
AANPCB certification and recertification for family and adult-gero NPs. Track your renewal date and hours here.
AANP
Medscape free CEUs for nurses and NPs, including pharmacology hours. An easy way to keep up with license requirements.
Medscape Education | Nursing
CDC TRAIN free continuing education on public health topics. Many courses offer free CE credit.
Advancing Accessible Health Information for Deaf, DeafBlind, ...
NursingCenter articles and CE from Lippincott journals. Lots of free and low-cost contact hours.
Lippincott NursingCenter
Nurse.org career guides, salary info and news. Helpful when negotiating pay or exploring a new specialty.
Nurse.org
Health eCareers job board for NP positions across specialties. Set up alerts for your area and preferred schedule.
Health eCareers
DEA registration info for prescribing NPs, including renewals. Keep your registration current to avoid gaps in prescribing.
DEA Diversion Control Division
Medicare provider enrollment info for NPs who bill. Needed if you plan to see Medicare patients independently.
Medicare Provider Supplier Enrollment
American Nurses Association for advocacy, resources and career development. Good for staying current on nursing policy.
Nursing World
NPWH for nurse practitioners in women's health, with CE and a yearly conference. Great resources for women's health NPs.
NP Women's Healthcare
AACN nursing education resources and data on NP programs. Useful if you're thinking about a DNP or teaching.
