Kleinpell R M
Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL 60657, USA.
AACN Clin Issues. 1999 Feb;10(1):127-32.
Continuing education (CE) enables the advanced practice nurse (APN) to be apprised of practice issues and meet recertification requirements. Opportunities for obtaining CE program credits for APNs have expanded, yet uncertainty exists regarding specific program requirements for obtaining state and national certification. To obtain accurate information related to state requirements for CE for APNs, all 50 state boards of nursing were contacted by telephone in July 1998. Responses were received from all 50 states by telephone or facsimile transmission. This article outlines information related to CE for APNs including state renewal and national recertification requirements. Factors to consider when deciding on CE offerings in advanced practice nursing are also discussed.
继续教育（CE）使高级执业护士（APN）能够了解实践问题并满足重新认证要求。APN获得CE项目学分的机会有所增加，但在获得州和国家认证的具体项目要求方面仍存在不确定性。为了获取与APN的CE州要求相关的准确信息，1998年7月通过电话联系了所有50个州的护士委员会。通过电话或传真收到了所有50个州的回复。本文概述了与APN的CE相关的信息，包括州更新和国家重新认证要求。还讨论了在决定高级实践护理中的CE课程时需要考虑的因素。
