Developing continuing education for contact hour approval: an update

Developing quality nursing continuing education for contact hour approval requires a basic understanding of the nursing continuing education system and the application process. The Approver Unit of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) helps providers (i.e., members, chapters, corporations) develop educational activities and grants contact hour approval. This article provides the latest information on nursing continuing education terminology and the application process for contact hour approval through NAON.