The purpose of the paper is to provide recommendations and suggest approaches for the coordination of continuing education in the North Central States of Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. The document is directed to non-credit continuing education exclusively and does not consider inservice education within its scope. Distinguishing between felt and real learning needs in nursing education, the paper utilizes data based on health manpower statistics, random sample surveys of area nurses, and informal sessions with nursing groups. Regional developments and characteristics are reviewed and expressed concerns of area nurses discussed. The body of the document deals with specific recommendations to: (1) State master planning groups, (2) State boards of nursing and State nurses associations, (3) faculties of collegiate schools of nursing, (4) all schools of nursing, (5) all providers of continuing education in nursing, (6) employers, and (7) all nurses of the region. A number of the recommendations can be acted upon without funding; others depend on financial support. In conclusion, suggestions for implementing the recommendations are offered. (MW)