A nurse attends a workshop on current nursing issues provided by the American Nurses Association. Which type of education did the nurse receive?

A) Graduate education
B) Inservice education
C) Continuing education
D) Registered nurse education

Continuing education involves formal, organized educational programs offered by universities, hospitals, state nurses associations, professional nursing organizations, and educational and health care institutions. After obtaining a baccalaureate degree in nursing, you can pursue graduate education leading to a master's or doctoral degree in any number of graduate fields, including nursing. Inservice education programs are instruction or training provided by a health care facility or institution. Registered nurse education is the education preparation for an individual intending to be an RN.