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Are all of your courses approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing?

YES. Synergy is a recognized Continuing Education Provider for the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 15546). All of our self study courses will count towards your continuing education requirements for license renewal.

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How many contact hours of continuing education do I need to renew my license?

All RNs in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education for license renewal. The continuing education course(s) must be taken through a Board approved Continuing Education Provider.

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Are there any mandatory courses that I need to take for license renewal?

NO. The only requirement is that the course(s) need to be taken through a Board approved Continuing Education Provider.

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Will The Board accept my contact hours if they were all awarded from Self Study Courses?

YES. There is no limit to the contact hours that can be completed through self study courses.

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How will I receive my courses from Synergy?

Once you purchase your course(s) or package, you will be asked to provide your e-mail address at checkout. Once your payment has been processed, Synergy will e-mail you a personalized link to where you can access and download your course(s) (please allow up to 24 hours to receive the link to your course(s)). If you prefer that Synergy mail your courses, please contact us directly at info@synergyptrn.com or at (877) 600-6847 to make arrangements BEFORE you purchase the course(s) or package on-line (additional charges for printing and shipping will apply).

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How do I send my post-test to Synergy for grading?

The post-test is included at the end of each course. You will need to submit your answers to the questions on-line on the "Synergy Post-Test Answer Sheet" (detailed instructions on how to access the answer sheet is included on the first page of each course).

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What are the requirements for passing the post-tests?

You must score at least 70% on the post-test to successfully pass the course.

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If I do not pass the post-test may I re-take it?

YES. You may re-take the post-test until you successfully score 70%. You will not be required to submit additional payment for re-taking the post-test.

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How will I receive my Certificate(s) of Completion from Synergy?

Once you successfully pass the post-test, Synergy will send your Certificate of Completion as an attachment to an e-mail. You must retain the Certificate of Completion for a period of four (4) years.

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How long do I have to complete the courses once I receive them?

The Self Study Courses are designed for you to work at your own pace. There are no specific timeframes or deadlines for when the courses need to be completed, other than the course must be completed before your license renewal date. You must submit your post-test via the "Synergy Post-Test Answer Sheet" to receive your Certificate of Completion.