When describing assessment of professional competency, which point would be included?
A) Recent participation in practice assures adequate competency for professional registered nurses.
B) In many states, competency is determined via initial licensure continuing unless proven otherwise.
C) Graduation from an accredited nursing program assures a practitioner minimum competency throughout his or her career.
D) Professional competency can only be ascertained by examination.
B
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