S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:07:39
After the undergraduate prelicensure registered nurse or practical nurse program has achieved a 75 percent pass rate for first-time writers of the licensing examination for two consecutive measuring periods as described in § 20:48:07:47, or after an APRN program obtains full accreditation status from a national nursing accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education, a new nursing education program may apply for full status approval. At least 30 days before a regularly scheduled board meeting, the program shall submit a request for full status and include documentation regarding changes, progress in addressing previous board recommendations, and compliance with the required passing rate on licensing examinations. The program must cooperate with the board in submitting materials to determine compliance with educational standards established in this chapter. The board may grant full status to an undergraduate registered nurse or practical nurse program if the program complies with educational standards and the passing rate on licensing examinations and to an APRN program if the program holds national accreditation status from a national nursing accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
The program may request a hearing in accordance with SDCL chapter 1-26 if the board questions its compliance with board standards established in this chapter.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:07:39
General Authority: SDCL 36-9-21(8).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-58.2, 36-9-58.3, 36-9-58.4, 36-9A-5.