Section 172-101-005 - CONTINUING COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSEach person holding an active nursing license in the State of Nebraska must, on or before the date of expiration of the license, comply with the continuing competency requirements for his or her profession, unless the requirements are waived in accordance with 172 NAC 10.
005.01DOCUMENTATION. For purposes of license renewal, the applicant must document continuing competency by having: (A) Graduated from an approved nursing program within the previous 2 years;(B) Graduated from an approved nursing program in more than 2 but less than 5 years and have completed 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider within the last 2 years;(C) Practiced nursing for a minimum of 500 hours within the last 5 years and have completed 20 contact hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider within the last 2 years;(D) Completed a Board-approved refresher course of study consisting of a minimum of 75 contact hours approved by the Board within the last 5 years;(E) Obtained and maintained current certification in a nursing specialty granted by a nationally recognized certifying organization for nursing; or(F) Developed and maintained a portfolio that includes the licensee's current continuing competency goals and evidence or verification of professional activities to meet those goals. Such evidence may include, but not be limited to, specialized training or experiences, continuing education, employer performance evaluation, or other evidence of demonstrated competency.005.02CONTINUING EDUCATION. 20 hours of nursing continuing education from an approved provider are required for renewal of a nursing license. The Board does not pre-approve continuing education offerings, but may accept as continuing education for reinstatement of a license or license renewal, the following learning experiences: (A) Academic courses in an accredited post-secondary institution that are related to the specific knowledge or technical skills required for the nursing practice role;(B) Courses or offerings related to the scientific knowledge for the practice of nursing including basic and advanced courses in the physical, social, and behavioral sciences; and(C) Courses or offerings related to the application of scientific knowledge to patient care.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 101, § 005
Amended effective 10/5/2020