The LPN is becoming certified in long-term care (gerontology). Which of the following accurately describes a qualification for this process?
A) The nurse must first achieve a RN degree.
B) The nurse must have practiced in the field for 2 years.
C) The nurse must furnish letters of reference.
D) The nurse must complete 40 units of continuing education to renew it.
C
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This certification was developed specifically for LPN/LVNs. To qualify for this examination, the nurse must hold an active LPN/LVN license in the United States or its territories, must have practiced in long-term care for 2,000 hours (full-time equivalent of 1 year) within the past 3 years, and must furnish endorsement letters of reference. The certification period lasts for several years and can be renewed by meeting established requirements, including 20 or more units of specific continuing education.
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