Nurses please read this important message about your Texas continuing nursing education contact hours.
Because Texas is a mandatory continuing nursing education state, it is important that you understand what this means to your ability to practice nursing. As you know, you are required to take 20 hours of continuing education each renewal period. According to an article published in Texas Board of Nursing Bulletin, the board will no longer distinguish between Type I and Type II contact hours. This new rule became effective January 8, 2008. The decision was based on the findings of a random audit where it was determined that nurses were not meeting the state’s CE requirements.
Based on recent inquires, below are examples taken from the Texas BON website of activities that are not acceptable for CE Credit
- Basic CPR;
- In-service programs that provide specific information about the work setting's philosophy, procedures;
- On-the-job training and equipment demonstration;
- Refresher courses designed to update knowledge;
- Orientation programs designed to introduce employees to a specific work setting;
- Courses that focus upon self-improvement, changes in attitude, self-therapy, self-awareness;
- Weight loss, yoga, or personal appearance;
- Economic courses for financial gain, e.g., investments, retirement, preparing resumes and techniques for job interviews;
- Liberal Art courses in music, art, philosophy, etc., when unrelated to patient/client care; or
- Courses for lay people.
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