Rule 410-8-.13. Discontinuance of a Nursing Education Program

1. (1) The dean/director shall notify the Board in writing of the intent to discontinue a nursing education program at least one year prior to the discontinuance.

2. (2) The dean/director shall submit a written plan for discontinuance of the program to include the:

   1. (a) Timetable;
   2. (b) Plan for students to complete the course of study or transfer to an approved nursing education program; and
   3. (c) Provision for permanent retention of student and graduate records.
3. (3) When a class is not admitted in a given year, the nursing education program must close unless approval has been granted by the Board based on the justification for continuation submitted to the Board.
4. (4) If a program is discontinued, the parent institution must provide for the completion of the course of study by all currently enrolled students either by continuing courses until those students have graduated, in accordance with 410-8-.02(5), or by transferring them to an approved nursing education program. Prior to the transfer of students, the parent institution must negotiate a written agreement, which delineates all responsibilities assumed by the participating parties. It must be signed by the respective administrative officers and submitted to the Board of Nursing for its review upon request.
5. (5) The parent institution is responsible for providing for the permanent retention and security of student and graduate records.
6. (6) If the parent institution also closes, advice should be sought from the Board concerning the permanent safekeeping and availability of records of the nursing education program.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-26-2 and 43-26-5(a)(4) -(6).

History. Original Rule entitled "Discontinuance of a Nursing Education Program" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.