PURPOSE: This rule defines the categories, qualifications and competencies, responsibilities, and employment policies of administrator/faculty.

1. (1) Program Administrator.

   1. (A) The administrator shall have the primary responsibility and the authority for the administration of the nursing program and shall be employed full-time.

   2. (B) Criteria for Appointment:

      1. 1. Current undisciplined license to prac-

tice professional nursing in Missouri;

1. 2. Graduate degree in nursing with a

clinical component in either the bachelor’s or master’s degree;

1. 3. Academically and experientially qual-

ified and maintains expertise in area of responsibility; and

1. 4. Approved by the board prior to

appointment.

1. (2) Nursing Faculty.

   1. (A) Nurse faculty shall have responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing program.

   2. (B) Criteria for Appointment:

      1. 1. Current undisciplined license to prac-

tice professional nursing in Missouri;

1. 2. Educational requirements:

   1. A. Nursing faculty teaching in associ-

ate degree or diploma programs shall have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing with a clinical component. A graduate degree in nursing is recommended; and

1. B. Nursing faculty teaching in bac-

calaureate programs shall have a minimum of a graduate degree. Seventy-five percent (75%) of faculty shall have a graduate degree with major in nursing. A doctoral degree is recommended. Faculty without a nursing major in their graduate degree shall have a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a clinical component;

1. 3. Academically and experientially qual-

ified and maintain expertise in areas of responsibility; and

1. 4. Approved by the board prior to

appointment.

1. (3) Responsibilities. The administrator and faculty of the program shall be responsible for, but not limited to:

   1. (A) Compliance with minimum standards;
   2. (B) Ongoing systematic development, implementation and evaluation of the total program in relation to stated philosophy and/or mission and graduate competencies of the program;
   3. (C) Instruction and evaluation of students; 20 CSR 2200-2
   4. (D) Providing input on program related policies regarding recruitment, admission, retention, promotion and graduation of students;
   5. (E) Availability of academic advisement and guidance of students;
   6. (F) Maintenance of student records in compliance with institutional policy;
   7. (G) Ensuring confidentiality of student records;
   8. (H) Maintenance of clinical and educational competencies in areas of instructional responsibilities. Professional competence activities may include nursing practice, continuing education, writing for publication and/or participation in professional associations; and
   9. (I) Participation in the development of program and institutional policies and decision making.
2. (4) Minimum Number of Faculty. One (1) full-time nursing faculty in addition to the program administrator with sufficient faculty to achieve the objectives of the educational program and such number shall be reasonably proportionate to: number of students enrolled; frequency of admissions; education and experience of faculty members; number and location of clinical sites; and total responsibilities of the faculty.
3. (5) Faculty workload shall allow time for class and laboratory preparation, instruction, program evaluation, and professional development.
4. (6) Non-nurse faculty shall have professional preparation and qualifications in the specific areas for which they are responsible.

5. (7) Employment Policies.

   1. (A) To the extent required by law, age, marital status, sex, national origin, race, color, creed, disability and religion shall not be determining factors in employment.

   2. (B) Nursing Program.

      1. 1. Personnel policies shall be available

in writing and consistent with the sponsoring institution.

1. 2. Position descriptions shall be in writ-

ing and shall detail the responsibilities and functions for each position.

1. 3. A planned orientation shall be in

writing and implemented. It shall include review of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act (NPA).

AUTHORITY: section 335.036, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200- 2.060. This version of rule filed April 20, 1973, effective May 1, 1973. Amended: Filed FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Dec. 12, 1975, effective Dec. 22, 1975. Readopted: Filed March 12, 1981, effective June 11, 1981. Emergency rescission filed Oct. 22, 1981, effective Nov. 1, 1981, expired Feb. 19, 1982 (Original Rule). Rescinded: Filed Oct. 22, 1981, effective Feb. 11, 1982 (Original Rule). Rescinded and readopted: Filed Sept. 25, 1991, effective March 9, 1992. Amended: Filed Aug. 6, 1998, effective Feb. 28, 1999. Moved to 20 CSR 2200-2.060, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Rescinded and readopted: Filed April 17, 2007, effective Dec. 30, 2007.

*Original authority: 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999.