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Dr. Gretchen McDaniel, Director, 205.726.2626, gsmcdani@samford.edu
Suzanne Scharf, Coordinator, 205.726.2045, nurce@samford.edu
NurCE is committed to providing quality continuing nursing education (CNE) programs. For additional information call NurCE at 205-726-2045 or e-mail nurce@samford.edu

Please Note: September 30th is no longer the cutoff deadline for obtaining continuing nursing education.
For the Alabama Board of Nursing, the earning period for contact hours is the same time frame as the license period. 

General Program Information Registration begins 30 minutes prior to program start time.

Registration and Fee:

The registration fee for each CNE program covers the program, handout materials, and certificate of attendance. Complete and return the registration form five (5) days prior to the date of the selected program. Space is limited and registrations are accepted in the order received. Confirmation of registration and directions to the facility will be sent upon receipt of registration form and payment.

Cancellations and Refunds:

Written requests for REFUNDS are honored, less a $10.00 processing fee, if received three days prior to the date of the program for which you registered. NurCE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program in the event of unforeseen circumstances. In the event of program cancellation, a full refund will be issued.

Continuing Education Credit:

NurCE is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Alabama State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (Provider Number 5-136, Valid through January 30, 2012)
NurCE is an Alabama Board of Nursing approved provider of continuing nursing education. (Provider Number: ABNP0004, Valid through December 23, 2010)

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications for employment and educational programs from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national or ethnic origin.

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Upcoming Programs
You must bring your nursing license to the program in order to register electronically and receive your contact hours through the Alabama Board of Nursing electronic notification system.

Fall 2009
Continuing Education Opportunities

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
and First Aid Update
October 27, 2009 (5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
Samford University Center for the Healing Arts
Birmingham, Alabama
3.33 (ANCC/ASNA), 4.0 (ABN) Contact Hours~$45.00

CANCELLED:Anxiety Disorder
November 3, 2009 (5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Samford University, 112 Center for the Healing Arts
Birmingham, Alabama
2.5 (ANCC/ASNA), 3.0 (ABN) Contact Hours~$40.00

The Management of Diabetes Complications
November 6, 2009 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Best Western Carlton Suites
140 State Farm Parkway
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
6.67 (ANCC/ASNA), 8.0 (ABN) Contact Hours~$65.00

Palliative Care Update
November 14, 2009 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Samford University, 112 Center for the Healing Arts
Birmingham, Alabama
6.67 (ANCC/ASNA), 8.0 (ABN) Contact Hours~$65.00

Dementia
November 16, 2009 (5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Samford University, 112 Center for the Healing Arts
Birmingham, Alabama
2.5 (ANCC/ASNA), 3.0 (ABN) Contact Hours~$40.00

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
and First Aid Update
November 30, 2009 (5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
Samford University Center for the Healing Arts
Birmingham, Alabama
3.33 (ANCC/ASNA), 4.0 (ABN) Contact Hours~$45.00

Basic Preparation for Parish Nurses
February 12-14, 2010 and March 12-14, 2010
Shocco Springs Conference Center
Talladega, Alabama
33.33 (ANCC/ASNA), 40.0 (ABN) Contact Hours~$550.00

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CPR Classes
All classes are held in Room 111

Cost: Samford Students, $20 General Public, $40

Anyone interested in taking the class should contact Suzanne Scharf at 726-2045 e-mail nurce@samford.edu for dates and registration information.