After licensure, the nurse wants to stay current in knowledge and skills. Which programs are the $\mathbf{most}$ common ways nurses can do this? (Select all that apply.)

A) Master's degree
B) Inservice education
C) Doctoral preparation
D) Continuing education
E) National Council Licensure Examination retakes

Continuing education programs help nurses maintain current nursing skills, gain new knowledge and theory, and obtain new skills reflecting the changes in the health care delivery system. Inservice education programs are provided by a health care facility to increase the knowledge, skills, and competencies of nurses employed by the institution. Both can help the nurse stay current. Master's degree programs are valuable for those in the role of nurse educator, nurse administrator, or advanced practice nurse. Professional doctoral programs in nursing (DSN or DNSc) prepare graduates to apply research findings to clinical nursing. National Council Licensure Examination retakes are not to keep current; this test is taken to enter RN practice.