Course Description

1 Hour Safe Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management – 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

Strengthen your opioid safety knowledge and support better patient outcomes with this 1-hour Safe Opioid Prescribing and Pain Management course for Illinois nurses. This training focuses on opioid pharmacology and risks, non-opioid alternatives, recognizing misuse, and practical patient education for safer use, storage, and disposal. You can log in and out anytime without losing your progress, and you’ll receive your certificate instantly upon completion (also emailed).

✅ Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. If provider reporting is not required for Illinois nursing CE, you simply keep your certificate for your records 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 involved in pain assessment, medication administration, patient discharge teaching, or care coordination
✅ Nurse leaders and clinical staff who want stronger opioid stewardship and safer pain-management practices

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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 (additional pharmacology-related requirements may apply).

✅ This course is a strong nursing elective that can help you build medication-safety competency and support safe, patient-centered pain management.

✅ Certificate recordkeeping note: Keep your completion certificate with your renewal documents in case you are selected for an 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 renewal deadline ✅
Step 2: Verify how many total CE hours you need for this renewal period ✅
Step 3: Complete your required-topic hours (if any apply to you) ✅
Step 4: Complete elective CE hours, including this 1-hour course ✅
Step 5: Finish the course online (self-paced; log in/out anytime) ✅
Step 6: Download your instant certificate (also emailed) and save it for your records ✅
Step 7: Renew through the standard Illinois renewal process and attest to CE completion as required ✅

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

Subtopic A: Understanding Opioid Pharmacology and Risks
Opioids can relieve pain through central nervous system activity, but they also carry significant risks such as tolerance, dependence, and overdose.

Subtopic B: Non-Opioid Pain Management Alternatives
Explore multimodal strategies that may reduce reliance on opioids, including NSAIDs, physical therapy, acupuncture, and behavioral therapies.

Subtopic C: Identifying Signs of Opioid Dependency and Misuse
Learn early warning signs like escalating dosage needs, “doctor shopping,” and behavioral changes that may indicate misuse or addiction risk.

Subtopic D: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Opioid Prescribing
Understand the importance of following prescribing laws, clinical guidelines, and ethical decision-making that balances pain relief with misuse prevention.

Subtopic E: Patient Education on Safe Use and Storage of Opioids
Cover practical patient teaching points for safer use, secure storage, proper disposal, and reducing unauthorized access.

Subtopic F: Case Studies in Pain Management
Apply best practices through real-world scenarios that reinforce appropriate opioid use, alternative approaches, and misuse-prevention strategies.

✅ Course pacing note: This is a self-paced course, with each subtopic designed to take approximately 8–10 minutes. A built-in timer ensures students remain engaged for at least the minimum required duration.

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Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Instant certificate upon completion (download + email)
✅ 100% online and self-paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing your place
✅ 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).

How long is the course?
✅ 1 hour (60 minutes).

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

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

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

Do you report my hours to Illinois for nursing CE?
✅ Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. If provider 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.

Does this course count toward my Illinois nursing renewal hours?
✅ Yes. This course is designed as Illinois nursing CE and is commonly used as an elective hour toward your renewal total.

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.