Continuing Competency Program

The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission adopted rules for an independent continuing competency program effective January 2011. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses will be required to keep documentation showing at least 531 hours of active practice and 45 clock hours of continuing education. The hours must start on their renewal date this year. As a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, you will have until your renewal date in 2014 to meet these requirements (three years).

We will begin random audits in 2014. You will not need to send in documentation unless we select you for an audit. License renewals will continue to be annual; however, nurses must attest every three years to reflect they have met the requirements for both practice and continuing education.

Notice: You will see the attestation on your renewal notice when your renewal cycle ends. It is your responsibility to inform the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission of any change in address, email, and telephone number, whether renewing or not.