Continuing education in nursing includes programs beyond the basic preparation which are designed to promote and enrich knowledge, improve skills and develop attitudes for the enhancement of nursing practice, thus improving health care to the public. Pursuant to authority set forth in Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4518, §7, the board is establishing rules requiring participation in continuing education activities for license renewal. The procedures set forth in these rules provide a variety of means for licensees to comply with this requirement. The board assumes licensed nurses will maintain the high standards of the profession in selecting quality educational programs to fulfill the continuing education requirement. The board also assumes that providers will plan and implement quality educational programs which meet the criteria of the board.

Source Note:The provisions of this §216.2 adopted to be effective September 1, 1999, 24 TexReg 4000.