PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in 4 CSR 200.

1. (1) When used in 4 CSR 200, the following terms mean:

   1. (A) Accredited—The official authorization or status granted by an agency for a program through a voluntary process;
   2. (B) Approved—Recognized by the board as meeting or maintaining minimum standards for educational preparation of professional nurses;
   3. (C) Administrator—Registered professional nurse with authority and responsibility for administration of program;
   4. (D) Annual report—Report submitted annually by the administrator of the program that updates information on file with the board and validates continuing compliance with minimum standards;
   5. (E) Associate degree program—Program leading to associate degree in nursing conducted by degree granting institution;
   6. (F) Baccalaureate program—Program leading to baccalaureate degree in nursing conducted by degree granting institution;
   7. (G) Board—Missouri State Board of Nursing;
   8. (H) Campus—A separate geographic location with a separate student body and coordinator;
   9. (I) Certificate of approval—Document issued by the board to schools of nursing which have met minimum standards;
   10. (J) Clinical experience—Faculty planned and guided learning activities designed to meet course objectives or outcomes and to provide a nursing student with the opportunity to practice cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in the delivery of nursing care to an individual, group or community;
   11. (K) Clinical skills laboratory—Designated area where skills and procedures can be demonstrated and practiced;
   12. (L) Conditional approval—Status of a school or program that has failed to meet or maintain the regulations or requirements, or both, set by the board. This status is subject to the school or program conforming to the requirements and recommendations and within a time period set by the board;
   13. (M) Coordinator—Registered professional nurse with authority and responsibility for administration of the campus nursing program as delegated by the administrator of the nursing program;
   14. (N) Curriculum—Planned studies and learning activities designed to lead students to graduation and eligibility for application of licensure;
   15. (O) Diploma program—Program leading to diploma in nursing sponsored by a health care institution;
   16. (P) Direct care—A clinical experience in which patient care is given by the student under the direction of the faculty member or preceptor;
   17. (Q) Distance learning site—An offering of studies primarily from a campus location to a separate location;
   18. (R) Endorsement—Process of acquiring licensure as a nurse based on original licensure by examination in another state, territory or country;
   19. (S) Faculty—Individuals designated by sponsoring institution with responsibilities for development, implementation and evaluation of philosophy, objectives and curriculum of nursing program;
   20. (T) Full-time faculty—Those individuals deemed by sponsoring institution to meet definition for full-time employment;
   21. (U) Generic—Initial educational program in nursing leading to entry-level licensure;
   22. (V) Governing body—Body authorized to establish, monitor policies and assume responsibility for the educational programs;
   23. (W) Graduate competency—Individual graduate behaviors;
   24. (X) Initial approval—Status of a newly established school or program that has not graduated its first class and has not received other approval status;
   25. (Y) Minimum standards—Criteria which nursing programs shall meet in order to be approved by the board;
   26. (Z) NCLEX-RN® examination—National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses;
   27. (AA) Observational experiences—Faculty planned learning experiences designed to assist students to meet course objectives by the observation of patients/clients;
   28. (BB) Participatory observation—A planned clinical experience in which students under the direction of a faculty member, may participate in basic care activities, such as, assessment of vital signs, collection of data and assistance with activities of daily living where a registered nurse may or may not be present. Students shall have the skills appropriate to the experiences planned. Students may not participate in invasive or complex 20 CSR 2200-2

nursing activities beyond documented competencies without direct supervision of faculty member or preceptor;

1. (CC) Part-time faculty—Individuals deemed by the sponsoring institution to meet the definition for part-time employment;
2. (DD) Philosophy—A composite of the beliefs that the faculty accept as valid and is directly related to curriculum practices which may be noted as mission or goals of program;
3. (EE) Pilot program/project—Educational activity which has board approval for a limited time;
4. (FF) Preceptor—Registered professional nurse assigned to assist nursing students in an educational experience which is designed and directed by a faculty member;
5. (GG) Program—Course of study leading to a degree or diploma;
6. (HH) Requirement—A mandatory condition that a school or program meets in order to comply with minimum standards;
7. (II) Sponsoring institution—The institution that is financially and legally responsible for the nursing program;
8. (JJ) Statement of need—Current evidence of need for professional and practical nurses and of community support;
9. (KK) Systematic evaluation plan—Written plan developed by faculty for comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of the program; and
10. (LL) Written agreement—Formal memorandum of understanding or contract between a nursing education program and a clinical site which designates each party’s responsibilities for the education of nursing students.

AUTHORITY: sections 335.036 and 335.071, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200-2.001. Original rule filed Sept. 25, 1991, effective March 9, 1992. Amended: Filed Aug. 6, 1998, effective Feb. 28, 1999. Amended: Filed Dec. 1, 2000, effective May 30, 2001. Moved to 20 CSR 2200-2.001, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999; 335.071, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1999.