La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLVII-501
Accreditation- a program is granted accreditation when evaluation by the State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners reveals that requirements of the statutes and regulations are being met. Accreditation as here used means accredited by the "Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners."
Accrediting Agency- the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners is designated by law as the accrediting agency for programs in practical nursing in the state of Louisiana.
Cooperating Agency- signifies a hospital, nursing home, health unit, etc. utilized for clinical or related educational resources for a practical nursing program.
Coordinator- a registered nurse who is responsible for the practical nursing program.
Course Outline- a presentation of the program philosophy and objectives with a systematic plan of the significant courses included in the curriculum.
Curriculum- a complete plan of courses, hours, laboratory skills and clinical experiences organized in such a manner as to meet program objectives.
Executive Director- where used in this manual includes his/her designee and/or staff.
Initial Approval- approval granted to an institution for a program in practical nursing following a board survey during which suitability in all areas is determined for a program in practical nursing to begin.
Initial License- the original license issued to a candidate.
Initial Request- the first request presented to the board for approval of a practical nursing program.
Licensure Examination- the official examination approved by the board.
Nontraditional Program- a program with an approach different from the traditional course outline to be considered by the board when and where such a program is appropriate.
Policy- a course of action adopted and followed by an institution.
Program- a practical nursing course for which approval is sought or has been secured.
Provisional Accreditation- issued to an institution that does not maintain minimum requirements.
Requirements- minimum standards which programs must meet to be approved or accredited.
Shall- denotes mandatory compliance in contrast to should or may which reflect possible variation.
Survey-periodic review of a practical nursing program by the board to determine compliance with the adopted minimum requirements contained herein.
Temporary Permit- short term authorization to practice practical nursing.
La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLVII-501