According to FBON recommendations, records for continuing education or in-services attended should be retained for how long?

• A. Six months
• B. Two years
• C. Four to six years
• D. Four years

Answer: (C)

Continuing education records are kept to prove you completed required learning when you renew and if an audit occurs. The FBON recommends retaining these records for four to six years. This matches the biennial renewal cycle Florida uses for nursing licenses and allows you to document CE from the two most recent renewal periods. Keeping four years covers those two renewals, while extending to six years provides a comfortable safety margin in case records are requested for earlier or late periods. Store official documentation—certificates of attendance, hours, dates, content, and provider—in a secure, organized system.