(a) Standards of Nursing Education. All programs shall adopt purposes and outcomes which: - (i) Are consistent with the Act, Board Rules, and other state laws;
- (ii) Are consistent with the accepted standards governing the practice of nursing appropriate for graduates of the type of program offered; and
- (iii) Were developed utilizing stakeholder input.
(b) Administration and Organization. The parent institution and program shall: - (i) Establish statements of purpose, philosophy, and outcomes which are consistent with those of the parent institution and nursing standards;
- (ii) Establish and adopt an organizational design which clearly delineates the lines of authority, responsibility, and channels of communication based on stakeholder input;
- (iii) Ensure faculty and students participate in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement;
- (iv) Provide adequate resources to support the program's processes, goals, and outcomes which include, but are not limited to: fiscal, human (qualified administrative, instructional, and support personnel), physical (facilities and equipment), clinical, and technical learning resources;
- (v) Implement written policies, congruent with the policies of the parent institution, which are reviewed periodically; and
- (vi) Provide students the opportunity to acquire and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for safe and effective nursing practice, in theory and clinical experience, through faculty supervision.
(c) Accreditation Requirements. - (i) The parent institution shall be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education regionally or nationally recognized institutional accrediting agency.
- (ii) The Board shall not require the program to obtain national accreditation as a condition for approval, but it is encouraged.
- (iii) The parent institution or program shall notify the Board of any changes affecting their respective accreditation status.