Which type of program is appropriate to educate staff about new fall prevention protocols that are to be implemented on the nursing unit?

A) In-service education
B) Advanced education
C) Continuing education
D) Certification education

In-service education programs are instruction or training provided by a health care agency or institution designed to increase the knowledge,skills,and competencies of nurses and other health care professionals employed by the institution.Some roles for RNs in nursing require advanced graduate degrees,such as a clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner.Continuing education is required for professionals in many states.Continuing education involves formal,organized educational programs offered by universities,hospitals,state nurses' associations,professional nursing organizations,and educational and health care institutions.