Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1000-01-.06

Current through June 10, 2024

Section 1000-01-.06 - SCHOOLS - PHILOSOPHY, PURPOSE, ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION, AND

FINANCE.

(1) Philosophy and Purpose of the School - An institution seeking initial and continuing approval of a professional nursing school shall have written statements of the educational philosophy and purpose of the school.

(2) Controlling Institutions.

(a) The controlling institutions shall be incorporated as an institution; it may be a college or a university or a general hospital.

(b) The controlling institution shall insure the financial support, facilities, and leadership which will provide for a sound educational program and appropriate services to faculty and students.

(3) Organization.

(a) The controlling institution shall have an effective organization and shall be administered in ways conducive to the accomplishment of the school purpose.

(b) Within the overall institutional organization and administration, provisions shall be made for the performance of administration functions for the school by a competent nurse director.

(c) The faculty shall be organized for participation in education administration for the school.

(d) Planned meetings of the faculty shall be arranged and minutes shall be kept of the proceedings.

(e) The faculty shall be responsible for and have authority to act on matters concerning the nature of the program and its implementation.

(4) Records and Reports. - An accurate and comprehensive record system shall be maintained for all phases of school administration. The forms will be provided for the annual report of the school to the Board.

(5) Bulletin. - A nursing school bulletin shall be published periodically.

(6) Written Agreements. - When the controlling institution of the school arranges for courses or facilities in other institutions or agencies, a written agreement of mutually decided policies covering all major aspects of the cooperative relationships shall be developed and signed by administrative authorities of each institution.

(7) Finance.

(a) A school shall have definite, assured, and continuing financial support sufficient to provide a staff, facilities, and other essentials for carrying out the school's stated purposes.

(b) A budget for the school shall be prepared in accordance with sound educational and fiscal practices.

(8) Reserved for Future Use.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1000-01-.06

Original rule certified May 10, 1974. Amendment filed May 29, 1980; effective August 27, 1980.

Authority: T.C.A. § 63-736 (c).