Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 10-6-2 - Definition of Terms. Continuing Competence2.1. "Approved provider" means a local, state or national agency, organization or association recognized by the board.2.2. "Audit" means the selection of licensees for verification of satisfactory completion of continuing education and practice requirements during a specified time period; or the selection of approved providers for verification of adherence to continuing education approved provider requirements during a specified time period.2.3. "Continuing education" means planned, organized learning activities engaged in following initial licensure that is designed to maintain, improve, or expand a practical nurses§ knowledge and skills or to develop new knowledge and skills related to nursing to enhance practice, education, or theory development to the end of improving the health of the public.2.4. "Practical nursing practice" means performance of nursing acts under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or licensed dentist, for which a license to practice is required.2.5. "Formal offering" means an extension course, independent study, or other course which is offered, for college credit, by a recognized educational institution.2.6. "Informal offering" means a workshop, seminar, institute, conference, lecture, short term course, or organized independent study which is offered for credit in contact hours or continuing education units.2.7. "Independent study" means a program of learning designed by an approved provider for the practical nurse who completes the program at the individual' pace, e.g., home study, programmed instruction.2.8. "Self study" means a program of learning designed by the licensee to enhance knowledge and skill and not approved as a continuing education activity for nurses.