Section 848 IAC 1-1-2.1 - DefinitionsAuthority: IC 25-23-1-7
Affected: IC 25-23-1-1
Sec. 2.1.
The following definitions apply throughout this article:
(1) "Approved" or "accredited", terms used interchangeably, means those programs that have met requirements of the board. The term also includes approval granted by voluntary, regional, and other state agencies.(2) "Associate degree program" means an educational program leading to an associate degree in nursing, conducted by an educational unit in nursing, within the structure of a college or university.(3) "Audit" means attending a class or course without receiving credit.(4) "Baccalaureate degree program" means an educational program leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing conducted by an educational unit in nursing within the structure of a senior college or university.(5) "Board" means the Indiana state board of nursing.(6) "Clinical experience" means the learning experiences provided in facilities appropriate to the curriculum objectives.(7) "Clinical preceptor" means an individual employed by the cooperating agency who also has the responsibility to supervise one (1) student at a time in the clinical facility.(8) "Controlling organization" means the agency that assumes the responsibility for overall administration of the program.(9) "Cooperating agency" means an institution that cooperates with the nursing program to provide facilities for the clinical experiences of students.(10) "Curriculum" means the whole body of courses offered in the nursing program.(11) "Deeming authority" means a recognized accrediting organization that has been approved to conduct accreditation surveys and issue accreditation decisions of acute care hospitals by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).(12) "Diploma program" means an educational program leading to a diploma in registered nursing.(13) "Director" means the registered nurse who is delegated responsibility for the implementation and administration of the nursing program regardless of the official title in any specific institution.(14) "Enroll" means to matriculate and attend a class or course for the purpose of receiving credit.(15) "Faculty" means individuals employed to administer and to teach in the educational program.(16) "May" indicates discretionary use.(17) "Practical nursing program" means an educational program leading to a diploma or certificate in practical nursing conducted by an educational institution or hospital.(18) "Primary state of residence" means the state of an individual's declared fixed permanent and principal home for legal purposes; domicile.(19) "Program" means the curriculum and all the supporting activities organized independently, under an educational institution or hospital, to prepare students for nursing licensure and the practice of nursing.(20) "Rate of successful completion" means the annual number of first time U.S. educated and U.S. territory candidates who successfully complete the National Council Licensure examination and is computed annually from January 1 through December 31.(21) "Rule" or "requirement" means a mandatory standard, which a program shall meet in order to be accredited.(22) "Shall" indicates a mandatory rule, regulation, or requirement.(23) "Should" indicates a recommendation.(24) "Survey visit" means an on-site visit of a nursing program, including clinical facilities by a designated representative of the board for the purpose of evaluating the program of learning.Indiana State Board of Nursing; 848 IAC 1-1-2.1; filed Jul 30, 1998, 4:59 p.m.: 21 IR 4525; readopted filed Nov 6, 2001, 4:18 p.m.: 25 IR 939; filed Jun 23, 2003, 4:12 p.m.: 26 IR 3652, eff Jul 1, 2003 [IC 4-22-2-36 suspends the effectiveness of a rule document for thirty (30) days after filing with the secretary of state. LSA Document #02-247 was filed Jun 23, 2003.]; filed Sep 13, 2004, 9:45 a.m.: 28 IR 593; readopted filed Jul 19, 2007, 12:54 p.m.: 20070808-IR-848070058RFA; readopted filed November 25, 2013, 9:22 a.m.: 20131225-IR-848130284RFAReadopted filed 11/25/2019, 12:21 p.m.: 20191225-IR-848190187RFA