Current through March 20, 2024
Each 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.
005.01
DOCUMENTATION.
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.
005.02
CONTINUING 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.
