Transitioning to Non-Bedside Nursing Roles
1.5 Contact Hours | Online, Self-Paced Continuing Education for Nurses
Course Description
Non-bedside nursing roles continue to expand across healthcare, education, insurance, technology, and quality-focused settings. This Nevada Board of Nursing–appropriate continuing education course provides nurses with a structured overview of non-bedside career pathways and the professional considerations involved in transitioning away from traditional clinical roles.
Participants will explore a variety of non-bedside nursing opportunities, including education, quality improvement, case management, utilization review, informatics, leadership, and administrative roles. The course emphasizes identification of transferable skills, professional readiness, and practical strategies for career planning while maintaining licensure and professional standards.
This CEU is educational in nature and supports informed career decision-making, professional growth, and workforce mobility across clinical and non-clinical nursing roles.
What You’ll Learn
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Identify common non-bedside nursing roles and practice settings
Recognize transferable clinical skills applicable to non-clinical nursing positions
Describe professional considerations when transitioning to non-bedside roles
Apply a structured approach to career planning and role transition
Course Format
Online, self-paced continuing education
Accessible on demand
Includes post-test and course evaluation
Certificate of completion provided upon successful completion
Intended Audience
Registered nurses
Nurses exploring career transitions
Nurses practicing in clinical, educational, or administrative roles
Regulatory & Compliance Notes
This continuing education activity is designed for licensed nurses.
Content is educational and does not constitute career placement or employment services.
No commercial support was received for this activity.
The planner and presenter have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

