N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.3.6
To safeguard life and health and promote the public welfare by regulating programs of nursing in the state of New Mexico as promulgated by the board. To promote the safe and effective practice of nursing by graduates of nursing education programs. To provide guidance for developing new nursing education programs. To facilitate continued improvement of established nursing education programs. To provide criteria for the evaluation of new and established nursing education programs. To grant recognition and approval that a program of nursing is meeting the required minimal standards and rules as determined by the board. To establish eligibility of graduates of programs of nursing to apply for licensure by examination.
N.M. Admin. Code § 16.12.3.6