Action | Continued competency requirements |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 9/1/2010 |
Because the role of the registered nurse is dynamic and flexible, it is important for all registered nurses to continue competency in workplace skills. It is our understanding that other states have enacted continuing competency regulations with success. For the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, all nurses who care for them must be able to demonstrate current and continuing competency. The Virginia Board of Nursing, having studied other states’ regulations and discussed the issue with other NCSBN members, has developed a variety of standards that can be adapted to most nursing venues. Bryant & Stratton College Nursing Program, having examined the proposed regulatory action, commends the Virginia Board of Nursing on finding safe, flexible, and reasonable solutions to the issue of demonstrating continuing competency.