Rule 30-2865-2.6 - Approval for Establishment of a New Practical Nursing Program and Criteria for AccreditationA. In addition to compliance with these rules, any institution seeking approval to begin a practical nursing program must meet the minimum prescribed requirements as outlined in the Mississippi Curriculum Framework for PostSecondary Practical Nursing, as maintained by the Mississippi Community College Board.B. Institutions applying to the Board to establish a practical nursing program in Mississippi shall apply using the forms supplied by the Board.C. An application for Stage I: Declaration of Intent must be received in advance of the proposed opening of a new program site. All institutions and facilities attempting to establish a program of practical nursing shall be visited by designated Board staff or the and evaluated by those persons selected to serve on the accreditation site visit team. The program must meet all the criteria as specified in "Criteria for Establishing a Program of Practical Nursing in Mississippi." Practical nursing programs may not award a practical nursing program certificate prior to approval by the Board.D. If the program has been closed for five (5) years or more, the program will apply for reinstatement to the PN Director and a visit by the PN Director will be performed.30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-2.6