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The case against mandatory continuing education

P O Hewlett, L W Eichelberger

    Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
    |July 1, 1996
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    Mandatory continuing education (CE) for registered nurse (RN) relicensure is controversial. A survey revealed that while public protection is cited as the reason for mandatory CE, no data support this claim, leading one state to favor a voluntary system.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Professional Licensure
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • Continuing education (CE) for registered nurse (RN) relicensure has been a contentious topic since its inception in the 1970s.
    • The debate over mandatory versus voluntary CE systems persists, impacting nursing practice and regulation.
    • Concerns exist regarding the effectiveness and justification of mandatory CE requirements for RNs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the investigation process undertaken by nurses in one state regarding mandatory CE for relicensure.
    • To identify factors influencing state nursing leaders' decision to support a voluntary CE system.
    • To examine the rationale behind mandatory CE policies across different states.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted of all states with mandatory CE requirements for RN relicensure.

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  • Qualitative analysis of the decision-making process in one state's nursing leadership was performed.
  • Review of existing literature and data on the impact of CE on public protection.

    • Main Results:

    • The primary justification provided by states for mandating CE is public protection.
    • No empirical data were found to substantiate the claim that mandatory CE protects the public.
    • State nursing leaders in one jurisdiction opted to maintain a voluntary CE system based on their investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • The premise that mandatory CE for RN relicensure protects the public lacks supporting evidence.
    • The investigation highlighted the need for data-driven decision-making in nursing licensure policies.
    • A voluntary CE system may be a viable alternative to mandatory requirements, warranting further research.