Using NCC CE modules to maintain NCC certification is a convenient and affordable choice - but not required. NCC recognizes major national 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 2024. This is a partial listing and does not exclude other recognized CE opportunities.
Academy of Neonatal Nursing (ANN)
Spring 2024 Advanced Practice Neonatal Nurses Conferences
March 6-9, 2024 • San Diego, California
Fall 2024 National Neonatal and AP Neonatal Nurses Conference
September 4-7, 2024 • New Orleans, Louisiana
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
2024 Annual Convention
June 7-11, 2024 • Phoenix, Arizona
National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
40th Annual Educational Conference
September 18-20, 2024 • Orlando, Florida
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)
27th Annual Premier Women's Healthcare Conference
September 25-28, 2024 • Chicago, Illinois
Remember to take the specialty assessment - before earning CE! - make sure any CE planned for NCC maintenance is appropriate for your education plan!