64B9-5.001. Definitions

CHAPTER 64B9-5 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 64B9-5.001 Definitions 64B9-5.002 Continuing Education Requirement 64B9-5.003 Standards for Continuing Education 64B9-5.004 Procedure for Approval of Attendance at Continuing Education Courses 64B9-5.005 Procedure Relating to the Provider 64B9-5.006 Procedure Relating to the Faculty/Authors 64B9-5.007 Continuing Education for Expert Witnesses and Probable Cause Panel Members 64B9-5.009 Continuing Education on HIV/AIDS (Repealed) 64B9-5.010 Continuing Education of Domestic Violence (Repealed) 64B9-5.011 Continuing Education on Prevention of Medical Errors 64B9-5.012 Continuing Education on End of Life (Repealed) 64B9-5.013 Continuing Education on Laws and Rules 64B9-5.014 Continuing Education on Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace 64B9-5.001 Definitions. (1) Appropriate Continuing Education. Planned offerings designed to enhance learning and promote the continued development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with contemporary standards for nursing practice. the individual’s nursing practice. (2) Approval Number. Number assigned by the Board to designate an approved provider or offering. (3) Approved. Acceptable to the Board of Nursing. (4) Contact Hour. One (1) contact hour equals sixty (60) minutes. One half (1/2 or .5) contact hour equals thirty (30) minutes. (5) Offering. A planned educational experience dealing with a specific content based on the stated learner objectives. (6) Orientation – Standard Agency Operation. The means by which nurses are introduced to the philosophy, goals, policies, procedures, role expectations, physical facilities and special services in a specific work setting. Orientation does not meet the continuing education requirement for the purpose of these rules. (7) Participation. Sharing in the learning experience in order to achieve the stated learner objectives. (8) Provider. The individual or agency conducting the continuing education offering. (9) Self-directed Study. A prior Board approved self-directed learning experience, originated, implemented, and evaluated by the individual and designed with specific objectives to increase knowledge in a given area.