What is required for continuing education during license renewal?

• A. No CE is required.
• B. Any CE hours, with no record.
• C. CE hours only required if you choose.
• D. Completion of a specified number of CE hours within the renewal period, including any board-mandated topics, with documentation.

Answer: (D)

Continuing education is a mandatory part of renewing a nursing license. The requirement is to complete a specified number of CE hours within the renewal period and to include any board-mandated topics, with documentation kept to prove completion. This ensures you stay current with professional standards and patient safety expectations, and provides the Board the proof it needs to verify compliance. Other options imply no CE, or CE without records, or CE only if you choose, which aren’t consistent with the renewal process that requires meeting a set CE requirement and keeping documentation. If the CE requirement isn’t met, renewal can be delayed or denied and disciplinary action may follow.