States have certain continuing education requirements for persons to renew a nursing license. This type of law is called:

a. Constitutional law
b. Legislation and regulation
c. Judicial and common law
d. Police power


B
Licensing is regulated by each state's nurse practice act as a function of the board of nursing.

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True False

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