Continuing Education for Nursing Licensure Renewal

I presented a nursing seminar last week in Illinois. The State of Illinois does not require continuing education for RN/LPN licensure renewal. This will change starting in May 2008 however.

I know Indiana does not require continuing education for RN/LPN licensure renewal. Does your state require continuing nursing education for licensure renewal?

What your opinion? Is there a link between continuing education and competency? Is there a link between continuing education and professionalism? Do you think CE should be required for nursing licensure renewal?