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Does continuing education improve nursing practice?

M E Levine

    Hospitals
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    A single nursing license may not guarantee current competence. This analysis questions the adequacy of continuing education and explores the necessity of mandatory relicensure for nurses to maintain up-to-date practice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Practice
    • Healthcare Education
    • Professional Licensure

    Background:

    • Current nursing licensure models face scrutiny regarding their ability to ensure ongoing competence.
    • Hospitals require nurses to possess up-to-date knowledge and skills to ensure patient safety.
    • Existing continuing education programs may not adequately prepare nurses for evolving healthcare demands.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the sufficiency of a one-time mandated nursing license for maintaining current practice competence.
    • To assess the adequacy of current continuing education programs for nurses.
    • To determine the necessity of mandatory relicensure for nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and critical analysis of existing nursing licensure and continuing education policies.

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  • Examination of the relationship between licensure, continuing education, and nursing competency.
  • Discussion of potential alternative or supplementary models for ensuring up-to-date nursing practice.

    • Main Results:

    • The study suggests that a one-time license is insufficient for ensuring sustained nursing competence.
    • Current continuing education requirements may not be adequate to address the dynamic nature of healthcare.
    • Mandatory relicensure is presented as a potentially necessary mechanism for maintaining professional standards.

    Conclusions:

    • Rethinking initial licensure and implementing mandatory relicensure are crucial for ensuring competent, up-to-date nursing practice.
    • Healthcare institutions and regulatory bodies must consider more robust systems for ongoing professional development and assessment.
    • The findings advocate for a re-evaluation of nursing standards to meet contemporary healthcare challenges.