Using NCC CE modules to maintain NCC certification is a convenient and affordable choice - but not required. NCC recognizes major nationally accrediting agencies, state boards of nursing, and health care organizations as CE providers. (for a full list of recognized accrediting organizations - click here)
The criteria for earning CE for NCC maintenance is
• CE must be accredited by an agency recognized by NCC.
• CE must be in the certification specialty.
Additional requirements for RNC & BC-NP certifications
• CE must be completed after the specialty assessment.
• CE must be in accordance with the education plan.
Below is a listing of organizations holding educational conferences in 2020. This is a partial listing and does not exclude other recognized CE opportunities.
Academy of Neonatal Nursing (ANN)
Spring 2021 Advanced Practice Neonatal Nurses Conference
Spring 2021 Low Risk Neonatal Nurses Conference
April 14-17, 2021 • Virtual Conference
Fall 2021 National Advanced Practice Neonatal Nurses Conference
21st National Neonatal Nurses Conference
23rd National Mother Baby Nurses Conference
September 8-11, 2021 • Chicago, Illinois
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
2021 Annual Convention
June 12-16, 2021 • Lake Buena Vista, Florida
National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
37th Annual Educational Conference
September 15-18, 2021 • Denver, Colorado
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)
24th Annual Premier Women's Healthcare Conference
October 13-16, 2021 • Conference Format Pending
Remember to take the specialty assessment - before earning CE! - make sure any CE planned for NCC maintenance is appropriate for your education plan!