Nursing CE Information

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Nursing CE Credentials 

The South Central Kentucky AHEC received approval from the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) as a provider of nursing continuing education effective September 1, 1994. The AHEC often partners with others to help increase the availability of quality programs throughout our 22-county service area. To request co-sponsorship of a nursing CE program, please complete the following forms: Nursing CE Planning Form, Nursing CE Content Form, Nursing CE Budget Form, a Nursing Biography Form for each program planner, and a CV (curriculum vitae) for each presenter. A group requesting co-sponsorship must have a planning committee that includes at least one active nurse. All forms must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the program date. If co-sponsorship is approved, you will be notified of the number of contact hours awarded, the KBN # assigned to your program, program announcement, evaluation, roster and CE certificate. There is no charge for this service. 

 

KBN guidelines as listed below must be followed when preparing a continuing education activity.

• Organized learning activities shall be based upon a reasonable justification and need for the continuing education that enhances the quality, safety, and effectiveness of care provided by nurses, as well as contributes directly to the competence of a nurse.
• The content of nursing continuing education shall be designed to present current theoretical knowledge to enhance and expand nursing skills, and promote competence in decision making.
• Outcomes for continuing education activities shall be related to nursing practice and interventions, stated in clearly defined expected learner outcomes, and consistent with evidence of a need for the continuing education activity. The learner outcomes shall provide statements of observable behaviors that present a clear description of the competencies to be achieved by the learner.
• Teaching methods shall be consistent with the content and learning outcomes and objectives, and shall reflect the use of adult learning principles. Activities of both the teacher and the learner shall be specified. Faculty for continuing education activities shall have documented expertise in the subject matter and experience in presenting to adult learners and facilitating adult learning.
• The continuing education activity shall reflect planning among the nurse administrator, faculty, and content experts.
• The following are considered in-service education and shall not be considered as a continuing education activity: 1) An activity that is part of an employing agency’s staff development program designed to provide information related to the work setting 2) On the job training 3) Orientation 4) Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation / basic life support (BLS/CPR) 5) Equipment demonstration.

Please submit all completed forms and/or questions regarding co-sponsorship, to Natalie Bryant.

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