(a) Activities presented by recognized providers that may be acceptable include:

1. (1) National/regional educational conferences;
2. (2) Classroom instruction;
3. (3) Individualized instruction (home study/programmed instruction);
4. (4) Academic courses; and
5. (5) Institutional-based instruction.

(b) The content shall:

1. (1) Be relevant to nursing practice; and
2. (2) Provide for professional growth of the licensee.

(c)

1. (1) If participation is in an academic course or other program in which grades are given, a grade equivalent to “C” or better shall be required, or “pass” on a pass/fail grading system.
2. (2) An academic course may also be taken as “audit”, provided that class attendance is verified by the instructor.