N.H. Code Admin. R. Nur 602.08

Current through Register No. 19, May 9, 2024

Section Nur 602.08 - Temporary Nurse-Educator Approval

(a) Each sponsoring institution and program director may seek a temporary nurse-educator approval for an individual who fails to meet criteria as required by Nur 602.07.

(b) The sponsoring institution shall submit a request that provides the following information:

(1) The nurse-educator's name, address, teaching and practice experience, educational qualifications;

(2) The nurse-educator's anticipated instructional assignment and supervision of that assignment; and

(3) The details of an academic study plan and timeframe designed to bring the nurse-educator into compliance with Nur 602.07.

(c) Board approval for a temporary nurse-educator shall be granted if:

(1) The nurse-educator has successfully completed a baccalaureate degree nursing program, or can document:

a. Successful matriculation in a graduate or doctorate program having met generalist requirements for a BSN or MS degree and with a program focus as listed in Nur 602.07(a); and

b. That he or she holds a current and unencumbered New Hampshire registered nurse license or a current and unencumbered multi-state RN license issued by a compact state;

(2) The nurse-educator has and documents at least 2 years of clinical experience in the area of the anticipated teaching assignment to prepare the nurse-educator to instruct students in that area;

(3) The anticipated assignment is congruent with educational and experiential preparation;

(4) Supervision is adequate for the anticipated assignment; and

(5) The academic study-plan meets the requirements of (b) above.

(d) Temporary nurse-educator approval shall be extended if the applicant has matriculated and demonstrated progress in master's degree education program with a program focus as listed in Nur 602.07(a) as evidenced by taking at least one full course per semester. Each such extension shall remain in effect for 12 months and the total time allotted for master's degree completion, including any extensions, shall not exceed 48 months.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Nur 602.08

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Nur 100) #5887, eff 8-26-94; ss by #6778, eff 6-26-98; ss by #8664, INTERIM, eff 6-24-06, EXPIRED: 12-21-06

New.#8873, eff 4-24-07; ss by #9096, eff 2-23-08 (from Nur 601.11 ); ss by #9395, eff 2-25-09; ss by #10301, eff 3-22-13

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11024, Effective 1/23/2016, Expires 1/23/2026.