PURPOSE: This rule defines the procedure for discontinuing and reopening programs of practical nursing.

1. (1) Program Discontinuation.

   1. (A) A letter of intent shall be submitted to the board, at least six (6) months and, preferably, one (1) year prior to closing the program. A letter of intent shall include:

      1. 1. Closing date; and
      2. 2. Plans for completion of program for

currently enrolled students.

1. (B) The plan for closure must be approved by the board prior to implementation.
2. (C) Date of completion on the diploma/ certificate shall be on or before the official closing date of the program.
3. (D) Application for registration with the required fee shall be submitted annually to the board as long as there are students in the program of practical nursing.

4. (E) Records for all graduates and for all students who attended the program of practical nursing shall be filed in the manner used by the institution conducting the program.

   1. 1. Transcripts of all courses attempted

or completed by each student attending the program shall be maintained permanently in a fire-resistant file, storage area, or both. Provisions for obtaining copies of transcripts shall be maintained.

1. 2. If the program of practical nursing

closes, but the sponsoring institution continues, that institution shall assume the responsibility for the records and notify the board, in writing, of the location of the storage of the records.

1. 3. If the program of practical nursing

and the sponsoring institution both close, the 20 CSR 2200-3

transcripts shall be given permanent custodial care and the board shall be notified in writing of the name and address of the custodian.

1. (F) Classroom and clinical instruction approved by the board shall be provided until the designated date of closing. The school shall be responsible for providing a complete educational program for the currently enrolled students or shall provide a mechanism for transfer.

1. (2) Program Reopening. The procedure for reopening a program of practical nursing is the same as for initial approval in 4 CSR 200- 3.010(1)(C).

AUTHORITY: sections 335.036 and 335.071, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200-3.020. Original rule filed Jan. 29, 1974, effective Feb. 8, 1974. Amended: Filed Dec. 12, 1975, effective Dec. 22, 1975. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Oct. 14, 1981, effective Jan. 14, 1982. Rescinded and readopted: Filed March 25, 1993, effective Dec. 9, 1993. Amended: Filed Aug. 6, 1998, effective Feb. 28, 1999. Amended: Filed Dec. 1, 2000, effective May 30, 2001. Moved to 20 CSR 2200-3.020, effective Aug. 28, 2006.

*Original authority: 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1998; 335.071, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1999.