The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized & widely-used unit of measurement of involvement in continuing education (CE) programs or coursework.

One CE Unit is defined as 10 clockable hours (referred to as 10 contact hours) of direct interaction with an instructor (in traditional classroom, seminar, or online CEU formats) or engagement in preapproved program related activities. This does NOT include transportation time, breaks, or meals.

CEUs are not valid or transferable as an academic or collegiate credit.

Nursing CEU Types

Among the various areas of elective continuing education study for Massachusetts nursing CEUs are:

• Forensic Study, Elderly Health Care, Home Nursing, Pain Management, Hospice, Oncology, Infection Control & Infectious Diseases
• Geriatric Advanced Care, Pediatrics, Eating Disorders, HIV/AIDS Care, Drug and Chemical Dependency, Lab and Imaging, Pharmacology
• Cardiovascular Studies, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Psychiatric Study, Critical Care Nursing, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialization
• Domestic Violence, Neonatal Care, Obstetrics, Gynecology (OB-GYN), Endocrine (Diabetes), Gastrointestinal(GI) Study
• Urology, Emergency Nursing, Wound Care, Ethics and Advocacy, Case Management, Psychology, Respiratory/Pulmonary Studies

The sheer variety of fields of study is staggering as you can see. Again, be sure your choice of continuing education program will be accepted towards the specific certification or license renewal you seek. You can contact the Massachusetts Board of Nursing to find out more.

In Massachusetts, nursing CEUs have particular requirements and prerequisites to both enrolling and completing various Continuing Education programs for both RNs and LPNs.

The state of Massachusetts additionally requires no mandatory courses of study.

Massachusetts LPN CEU Requirements

In Massachusetts, LPNs are required to complete 15 contact hours every 2 years.

Massachusetts RN Continuing Education Unit Requirements

For RNs in Massachusetts, there is a state mandated education requirement of completing 15 contact hours every 2 years.

Online Nursing CEUs

These days accredited online CE programs are growing in both numbers and popularity. Often times they are the ideal option for many working professionals with hectic or erratic schedules.

Be sure to check the accredation status of any Online Continuing Education Program you wish to enroll in to be certain it will satisfy the requirements for license renewal or specialized certification.

Free Nursing CEUs in Massachusetts

Here are a few examples of free Continuing Education courses.

• Traumatic Abdominal Injuries 2 Credit Hours
• Shock 1 Credit Hour
• Mechanism of Injury 1 Credit Hour

Please see our complete NurseGroups catalog of Free Nursing CEUs.