Free Resources for Nurses
One of our favorite things to do is offer you legit resources that could help make your life a little easier. This time, we’ve compiled a list of CEU and mental health websites and apps that are (mostly) free to use at your disposal.
CE resources
Below are resources you can use for free CE/CEU credits
Nurse.com offers free continuing education courses, or a subscription service that starts at $49.95.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses offers a short list of free CE courses for non-members. Anyone who joins gets free CE courses always.
Lippincott Nursing Center is a great resource for continuing education, career resources, journals, etc.
The Learning Nurse is a website for nurses offering everything from informal nursing to professional development.
Seeds Career Counseling Program
We are introducing Seeds, our new program designed to help cultivate your career. Seeds is a comprehensive resource that offers guidance and support to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you're just starting out in your career, feeling stuck, looking to make a change, or seeking guidance on how to advance your career, Seeds is here to help.
Our team of experts have years of experience in helping individuals identify their strengths and passions, set achievable goals, and develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. With Seeds, you'll have access to personalized career coaching sessions, customized job search strategies, and a wealth of resources to help you take the next step in your career journey.
Mental Health
As you continue to experience pressures in your profession, it’s easy to slip into unhealthy thoughts and patterns – and that’s okay. The following are a few resources that can be used to help combat those behaviors and help establish healthy ones in their place.
An app designed that helps teach mindfulness in small bits every day. This can help with anxiety, stress, sleep, and focus.
A mental health app that offers guided meditations, music, and breathing programs. Use this before bed to help with sleep or to start your day on the right foot.
A non-profit organization that wants to help you find “effective and accessible mobile health technologies.” They review mental health apps and other digital tools so you can feel confident in making a choice for yourself.
APNA Guide to Mental Health Support Services
A complete guide to mental health support services for nurses
Crisis Resources
Suicide prevention hotline: 998 (available 24/7)
Online chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ (24/7)
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Website https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 998. This hotline is available 24/7 throughout the U.S. This line is for anyone in any type of crisis and will connect you with a crisis counselor who will provide support and information.