Section 6-7 - Process for Continuing Full Approval (a) Evaluation of Program. Programs with full approval status shall be evaluated at least every ten (10) years to ensure continuing compliance with the standards of nursing education and the programmatic standards identified in Sections 3 and 4.
(b) Timeline. - (i) If the program is accredited by a national nursing accreditation agency, the evaluation process shall occur at least every ten (10) years.
- (ii) If the program is not accredited by a national nursing accreditation agency, the Board shall evaluate the program at least every five (5) years.
(c) Evaluation Process. - (i) Nationally Accredited Programs. If the program is accredited by a national nursing accreditation agency, the evaluation process may be made in conjunction with the national nursing accreditation visit. The program shall notify the Board of the dates of an impending review. The Board may accept the self-study evaluation submitted to the accrediting body. The program shall submit the results of accrediting body survey to the Board.
- (ii) Non-Nationally Accredited Programs. If the program is not accredited by a national nursing accreditation agency, the Board shall review and analyze various sources of information regarding program performance including, but not limited to:
- (A) Review of annual reports since the last evaluation;
- (B) Self-study evaluation; and
(d) Committee Review. After reviewing the evaluation documentation, the Committee may recommend that the Board grant or deny continuing approval. If the Committee recommends denial, the program may request in writing a hearing within 180 days.
(e) Board Action. After review of the evaluation documentation, the Board may grant or deny continuing approval to the program.