1. (a) Curriculum must reflect the philosophy, conceptual framework, purpose, and objectives of the nursing education program, and must be consistent with laws governing the practice of nursing.
2. (b) The ratio between nursing and nonnursing credit must be based on a rationale to ensure sufficient preparation for the safe and effective practice of nursing.
3. (c) Learning experiences and methods of instruction must be selected to fulfill curriculum objectives.
4. (d) Curriculum must be evaluated by the faculty with provisions for student participation.
5. (e) Support courses must be taught by academic faculty prepared in those disciplines.

6. (f) Curriculum for programs offering the practical nurse certificate must include

   1. (1) theory and practice in nursing encompassing the attainment and maintenance of physical and mental health and the prevention of illness for individuals and groups throughout the life process;
   2. (2) concepts of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, and microbiology;
   3. (3) concepts of communication, growth and development, interpersonal relations, and cultural diversity;
   4. (4) ethics, nursing history and trends, vocational and legal aspects of nursing;
   5. (5) concepts of pharmacology, nutrition, and diet therapy; and
   6. (6) concepts of the nursing process.

7. (g) Curriculum for programs offering the associate degree or baccalaureate degree in nursing must include

   1. (1) theory and practice in nursing, encompassing the attainment and maintenance of physical and mental health and the prevention of illness for individuals and groups throughout the life process;
   2. (2) concepts of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology, and physics;
   3. (3) sociology, psychology, communications, growth and development, interpersonal relations, group dynamics, and cultural diversity;
   4. (4) concepts of pharmacology, nutrition and diet therapy, and pathophysiology;
   5. (5) concepts of ethics, nursing history and trends, and the professional and legal aspects of nursing;
   6. (6) concepts of patient education;
   7. (7) concepts of the nursing process.

(Eff. 10/14/72, Register 43; am 4/2/86, Register 97)

Authority: AS 08.68.100