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 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. Baccalaureate or graduate degree in

nursing that includes a clinical component. Any program administrator appointed to the position prior to December 9, 1993 is exempt from the requirement of having a Bachelor of Science in Nursing;

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 a prac-

tical nursing program shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with a clinical component; and

1. B. Nursing faculty appointed prior to

January 1, 1999 are exempt from this requirement;

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;
   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. 20 CSR 2200-3
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 the 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 a review of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act (NPA).

AUTHORITY: sections 335.036 and 335.071, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200-3.060. 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. Moved to 20 CSR 2200-3.060, 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 and 335.071, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1999.