A group of nurses are discussing the pros and cons of mandatory CE. What has research indicated to be a positive aspect?
A) Improved outcomes are clearly noted.
B) Nursing practice is positively affected.
C) Numerous courses are available for specialists.
D) The quality of courses is exceptionally high.
A nurse working in the state of California is required to validate participation in how many hours of CE for relicensure?
A) 12 hours every 2 years
B) 15 hours every year
C) 20 hours every 3 years
D) 30 hours every 2 years
Licensure for physicians differs from that for nursing in which way?
A) Unlike nurses, physicians take an examination after each year of education.
B) Nurses are not required to take a clinical skills examination, but physicians are.
C) Physicians take a state law examination while nurses do not.
D) Nursing licensure examinations use a competency-based process while medicine does not.
Which statement most accurately reflects the status of continuing competence in nursing?
A) Professional organizations are actively implementing continuing competence mandates.
B) State regulatory agencies should be the ones to monitor competency.
C) No national standards exist for defining and measuring competency.
D) A current consensus has been reached for measuring competency.
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