Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.10602
Rule 602.
ACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES | ||
(a) | Completion of an approved continuing education program or activity related to the practice of nursing or any non-clinical subject relevant to the practice of nursing. A continuing education program or activity is approved, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is offered for continuing education credit by any of the following: The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). The American Medical Association (AMA). The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. (NAPNES). The National League for Nursing (NLN). Another state or provincial board of nursing. A continuing nursing education program offered by a nursing education program that is approved by the board under R 338.10303a. A continuing education program or activity is approved, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is approved for continuing education credit by any of the following: | The number of hours approved by the sponsor or the approving organization. If the activity was not approved for a set number of hours, then 1 credit hour for each 60 minutes of participation may be earned. |
Another state or provincial board of nursing. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the applicant's name, number of hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date the program was held or activity completed. | ||
(b) | Completion of academic courses related to nursing practice offered by a nursing education program in this state approved by the board under part 3 of these rules or a post-licensure or graduate nursing program that is nationally accredited by a nursing education accrediting organization included in R 338.10303d(2). If audited, an applicant shall submit an official transcript that reflects completion of the academic course and number of semester or quarter credit hours earned. | Five hours of continuing education may be earned for each semester credit hour earned. Three hours of continuing education may be earned for each quarter credit hour earned. |
(c) | Obtaining specialty certification or maintaining certification as 1 of the following: Clinical nurse specialist. Nurse anesthetist. Nurse midwife. Nurse practitioner. If audited, an applicant shall submit proof of certification or recertification. | Twenty-five hours of continuing education, including 2 hours for pain and symptom management, may be credited for obtaining or maintaining specialty certification during the renewal period. |
(d) | Successful completion of a national nursing specialty examination. If audited, an applicant shall submit proof of a passing score on the examination. | Ten hours of continuing education may be earned in the year in which the applicant achieves a passing score. A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education may be earned in each renewal period. Credit must not be given for repeating the same examination in a renewal period. |
(e) | Initial publication of a chapter or an article related to the practice of nursing or allied health in any of the following: | Ten hours of continuing education may be earned per publication. |
A nursing or healthcare textbook. A peer-reviewed textbook. A nursing or healthcare peer-reviewed journal. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the applicant as the author or a publication acceptance letter. | A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be earned in each renewal period. | |
(f) | Independent reading of articles or viewing or listening to media related to nursing practice that do not include a self-assessment component. If audited, an applicant shall submit an affidavit attesting to the number of hours the applicant spent participating in these activities and that includes a description of the activity. | One hour of continuing education may be earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 4 hours of continuing education may be earned in each renewal period. |
(g) | Participation on a healthcare organization committee dealing with quality patient care or utilization review. If audited, an applicant shall submit a letter from an organization official verifying the applicant's participation and the number of hours the applicant spent participating on the committee. | One hour of continuing education may be earned for each 60 minutes of participation. A maximum of 4 hours of continuing education may be earned in each renewal period. |
(h) | Presentation of an academic or continuing education program that is not a part of the applicant's regular job description. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of the curriculum and a letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and date of the presentation. | Three hours of continuing education may be earned for each 60 minutes of presentation. A maximum of 6 hours of continuing education may be earned in each renewal period. |
(i) | Participation as a preceptor for at least 1 nursing student or a new employee undergoing orientation. A preceptorship must be for a minimum of 24 preceptor hours with a preceptor ratio of 1 student or employee to 1 preceptor. Twenty-four preceptor hours equals 1 continuing education hour. If audited, an applicant shall submit written documentation from the educational institution or preceptor's supervisor verifying the dates and hours of the preceptorship. | A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned in each renewal period. |
(j) | Participation in learning experiences which may include clinical experiences, clinical laboratory hours, or classroom instruction related to nursing orientation in a clinical setting or nurse residency program, or orientation as a new nurse educator in an academic setting. The orientation must be for a minimum of 24 hours. Twenty-four hours of orientation equals 1 continuing education hour. If audited, an applicant shall submit written documentation from the supervisor at the clinical setting or educational institution verifying the dates and hours of the orientation. | A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education may be earned in each renewal period. |
Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.10602