Chapter 9 CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR NURSES

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of continuing education for nurses?

Answer 2

Enhancing professional knowledge and skills

Question 3

Which form of continuing education involves planned programs for staff nurses provided by the employer?

a. Graduate school
b. Seminars - workshops/lectures
c. In-service education
d. Conventions - gathering of professionals

Answer 3

Answer: c. In-service education
Rationale: In-service education refers to planned programs for staff nurses provided by the employer.

Question 4

7 Forms of Continuing Education:

Answer 4

1) Graduate school
2) Seminars - workshops/lectures
3) Conventions - gathering of professionals
4) Distance learning/self-directed learning package-school of Correspondence
5) On the job training for specialization/4 weeks
6) Authorship - ownership of intellectual property
7) In-service education – planned program for staff nurses by the employer

Question 5

According to RA 10912, what is the required number of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit units per year for nurses?

Answer 5

Answer: c. 15 units

Rationale: RA 10912 requires nurses to obtain 15 CPD credit units per year.

According to RA 10912
(Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016):
-Required CPD credit units per year: 15 units
-Professional Identification Card
-Renewal: every 3 years; 45 CPD units required

Question 6

Who created the CPE Council for nursing?

Answer 6

Answer: BON Resolution No. 01 Series of 2008

BON Resolution No. 01 Series of 2008 created the CPE Council for nursing. [to oversee and regulate continuing education for nurses]

Question 7

Objective of Continuing Education

Answer 7

1. Provide & ensure the continuous education of a registered profession with the latest trends in the profession.
2. To raise and maintain the highest standard and quality of the practice for the profession.
3. To make the nurse globally competitive.
4. To promote the general welfare of the public.

Question 8

What is the first objective of continuing education for nurses?

Answer 8

Answer: To provide continuous education with the latest trends

Question 9

Which objective of continuing education aims to ensure the highest standards and quality of practice?

Answer 9

To raise and maintain the highest standards of practice

Question 10

What does the objective “To make the nurse globally competitive” emphasize?

Answer 10

Answer: International competitiveness

Rationale: This objective aims to enhance the global competitiveness of nurses.

Question 11

What is the overarching goal of the objective “To promote the general welfare of the public”?

Answer 11

Answer: Enhancing public health

Rationale: The objective aims to contribute to the general welfare of the public by enhancing public health through well-educated and skilled nurses.

Question 12

Factors in Society that Promote Need of Nurses to Continue Education

Answer 12

1.An aging population results in older clients with more complex health problem
2.Skilled nursing care is needed with the advent of home care nursing.
3.Nurses need to be knowledgeable about the cultural and social influences on health.
4.Newer technology and scientific discoveries.
5.New diseases related to social and environmental problems.

Question 13

5 Factors in Society that Promote Need of Nurses to Continue Education

Answer 13

Older clients with complex health problems
Skilled nursing care for older clients
Cultural and social influences on health
Advances in technology and scientific discoveries
New diseases related to social and environmental problems