Nurses in Tennessee,Mississippi,and Arkansas Gather for a Conference Related to Improving

Multiple Choice

Nurses in Tennessee,Mississippi,and Arkansas gather for a conference related to improving quality and safety in practice and nursing education.They are awarded continuing education (CE) credit for participation and evaluation of the conference.One nurse from California states,"I need these CEs to renew my license." The nurse from Mississippi replies,"You do not need CEs for license renewal or advance practice certification renewal." Which statement about CEs would help these nurses?

A) All states require proof of continuing education for renewal of license with the number of hours varying.
B) The purpose of continuing education is to ensure competence of the workforce after graduation,but each state determines if CEs are required.
C) Continuing education is required if nurses work across state lines.
D) Initial licensure provides evidence of a minimum safety and competence,so it is illegal for states to require continuing education for renewal of license.