1. (a) A director of public health nursing shall be a public health nurse who has:

   1. (1) Completed a baccalaureate program of study in public health nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing and has had three years of progressively responsible experience in public health nursing or
   2. (2) A Masters Degree with preparation in Nursing Administration, Supervision or Consultation from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the American Public Health Association and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in public health nursing.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208, 1111 and 1130, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 600, 601, 602, 603, 604 and 1130, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-6-51 as an emergency; designated to be effective 3-1-51 (Register 23, No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

3. OAL Notice of Erroneous Filing filed 7-18-85; purported editorial correction of Section 1301 filed in error on 7-1-85 is null and void and text as filed with Secretary of State on 6-7-74 remains in effect uninterrupted (Register 85, No. 30).

4. New Note filed 8-19-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 34).