Pros and Cons of Mandatory Continuing Nursing Education

Pros and Cons of Mandatory Continuing Nursing Education

Introduction

The CEUs (Continuing Education Units or Credits) are a mandatory aspect for nurses practiced in majority of the developed countries. However, unit offers a number of advantages and is also attached with some disadvantages. Hence, the effectiveness of the CEUs remains debatable nevertheless.

Discussion

Impact on Competency

The competency of nurses is most affected by the CEUs. Medical and all the associated patient care aspects are constantly changing as a result of the ever changing technologies and always occurring discoveries and inventions. Hence, it is important that ...