Course Description

1 Hour Cultural Competency in Nursing Practice CE – Illinois Nursing

✅ Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
✅ Provider Number: 236.000249
✅ Only $19.99 | No added or extra fees
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced | Instant Certificate

Build stronger patient trust and deliver more equitable care with this 1-hour Cultural Competency in Nursing Practice course for Illinois nurses. You’ll learn practical strategies for communicating across cultures, addressing language barriers, respecting religious and cultural beliefs in care planning, and reducing disparities through culturally responsive nursing. Log in and out anytime without losing your progress, and receive your certificate instantly upon completion (also emailed).

✅ This course fulfills the Illinois Nursing requirement: Cultural Competency (1 hour).
If Illinois nursing CE reporting is not required, you’ll keep your certificate for your renewal records and in case of audit.

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

✅ Registered Nurses (RN)
✅ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
✅ Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
✅ Nurses providing direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, home health, and community settings

If you need the 1-hour Cultural Competency requirement for Illinois nursing renewal, this course is for you.

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Illinois Nursing CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

✅ Most Illinois nursing licenses renew on a 2-year cycle.
✅ RN / LPN: Commonly require 20 CE hours per renewal cycle (a first-renewal exemption may apply for newly licensed nurses).
✅ APRN: Commonly requires 80 CE hours per renewal cycle (with additional pharmacology-related requirements that may apply).

✅ Required Topic Hours (Included Within Your Total CE — Not Extra Hours)
Illinois requires certain topics to be included within your normal CE total. This course satisfies:

✅ Cultural Competency (1 hour) (often required once every set interval depending on Illinois rules)

✅ Certificate recordkeeping note: Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. If provider reporting is not required for Illinois nursing CE, you should save your certificate for your records in case of audit.

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How to Renew Your Illinois Nursing License (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Confirm your license type (RN, LPN, APRN) and your renewal cycle ✅
Step 2: Verify how many total CE hours you need for this renewal period ✅
Step 3: Complete required-topic CE, including Cultural Competency (1 hour) ✅
Step 4: Complete any remaining elective CE hours needed for your renewal ✅
Step 5: Download your certificate instantly after completion (also emailed) ✅
Step 6: Save all CE certificates together for your renewal records ✅
Step 7: Renew your license and attest completion as required; keep certificates available for audit ✅

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What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (1 Hour)

Module A: The Role of Cultural Awareness in Patient Care
✅ Recognize how patient background and lived experience influence trust, engagement, and outcomes.

Module B: Addressing Language Barriers and Communication Challenges
✅ Use interpreters and communication tools effectively to support clarity, consent, and patient safety.

Module C: Religious and Cultural Beliefs Impacting Healthcare Decisions
✅ Understand how beliefs can shape treatment choices, privacy needs, and care preferences.

Module D: Providing Culturally Responsive Care in Diverse Settings
✅ Adapt nursing approaches to meet the needs of different cultural groups across care environments.

Module E: Reducing Health Disparities Through Cultural Sensitivity
✅ Identify how systems and bias can affect care and apply strategies that promote equitable outcomes.

Module F: Case Studies in Cultural Competency
✅ Apply concepts through real-world nursing scenarios and identify practical, patient-centered solutions.

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Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ 100% online and self-paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing your place
✅ Instant certificate upon completion (download + email)
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Trusted continuing education provider for 10+ years
✅ Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770 ✅

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FAQ

Is this course approved for Illinois Nursing CE?
Yes. ✅ This course is offered by an IDFPR-approved provider (Provider Number: 236.000249).

Does this course fulfill the Illinois Cultural Competency (1 hour) requirement?
Yes. ✅ This course is designed to satisfy the Cultural Competency (1 hour) requirement for Illinois nursing renewal.

How long is the course?
It is a 1-hour course (60 minutes).

Is the course fully online and self-paced?
Yes. ✅ You can complete it 100% online on your schedule.

Can I log in and out without losing my progress?
Yes. ✅ Your progress is saved so you can stop and return anytime.

When will I get my certificate?
Immediately after completion. ✅ You can download it right away and it will also be emailed to you.

Do you report my hours to Illinois for nursing CE?
Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled via certificate retention and renewal attestation. If reporting is not required, you simply keep your certificate for your records.

Are there any extra fees at checkout?
No. ✅ The price is $19.99 with no added or extra fees.

What if I’m audited?
Keep your completion certificate with your renewal records so you can provide proof if requested.

What if I need help while taking the course?
Call or text 1-800-698-2770 ✅ and we’ll help you.

Is there a refund policy?
Yes. ✅ You’re covered by our money-back guarantee.

Course Details

• IDFPR Approved Renewal - Provider #236.000249.
• 1 Credit Hour.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.