PURPOSE: This rule defines the general purposes, curriculum organization and development, curriculum plan and curriculum requirements for programs of practical nursing in Missouri.

1. (1) General Purpose.

   1. (A) The educational program shall provide planned learning experiences essential to the 20 CSR 2200-3

achievement of the stated philosophy and graduate competencies of the program.

1. (B) Graduate competencies of the curriculum shall be based on the philosophy of the program and shall be stated in terms of the competencies expected of the graduate.
2. (C) The amount of theory and clinical practice shall be based on the philosophy and graduate competencies of the program, the length of the program and the course content.

1. (2) Curriculum Organization and Development.

   1. (A) Curriculum development shall be the responsibility of the professional nursing faculty.
   2. (B) The sequence of courses shall be logical, show progression, and shall be based upon the graduate competencies of the program.
   3. (C) The curriculum shall be planned so that the number of hours/credits/units of instruction are distributed between theory and clinical hours/credits/units to permit achievement of program outcomes.
   4. (D) The curriculum shall show the numbers of hours/credits of formal instruction and clinical instruction for each course of the program.
   5. (E) The curriculum shall reflect how theory and practice in practical nursing education encompasses the restoration, promotion and maintenance of physical and mental health and the prevention of illness for individuals and groups throughout the life cycle.

2. (3) Curriculum Plan.

   1. (A) The length of the program shall be no less than ten (10) months of instruction.
   2. (B) Clinical learning experiences shall be determined by the educational needs of the student and by the requisites of the curriculum.
   3. (C) Student learning experiences shall be directed and evaluated by faculty and be consistent with the curriculum plan.

3. (4) Curriculum Requirements. There shall be a general written plan for the total curriculum for each class of students which will show the courses taught, sequence, correlation and integration of classroom and clinical instruction. Courses may be developed separately or as integral parts of other courses. Integrated concepts shall be evident in the course objectives. Instruction will be provided in the following areas:

   1. (A) Biological and Physical Sciences. Content from these sciences shall include:

      1. 1. Anatomy and Physiology;
      2. 2. Nutrition; and
      3. 3. Pharmacology; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

   2. (B) Social and Behavioral Sciences. Content from these sciences shall include concepts of:

      1. 1. Communication;
      2. 2. Interpersonal Relations;
      3. 3. Cultural Diversity; and
      4. 4. Growth and Development/Life Span;

   3. (C) Nursing Science. Theory and clinical instruction in nursing shall be based on the nursing process and shall include collecting data, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care. Content shall enable the student to develop competency in each of the following areas:

      1. 1. Fundamentals of Nursing;
      2. 2. Nursing of Adults;
      3. 3. Nursing of Children;
      4. 4. Nursing of the Elderly;
      5. 5. Maternal and Newborn Nursing;
      6. 6. Mental Health Concepts;
      7. 7. Administration of Medications;
      8. 8. IV Therapy; and
      9. 9. Leadership/Management Concepts;

   4. (D) Personal and Vocational Concepts. This course shall exist as a discrete entity in the curriculum and shall be titled as Personal and Vocational Concepts. Content in this course shall include:

      1. 1. Ethics;
      2. 2. Nursing History and Trends;
      3. 3. Vocational Relationships, including

the role of the practical and professional nurse; and

1. 4. Legal Aspects of Nursing; and

2. (E) Course Outlines.

   1. 1. Course outlines shall be up-to-date

and available to all faculty members.

1. 2. The objectives of each course and the

methods to be used in teaching shall be stated.

AUTHORITY: section 335.036, RSMo Supp. 1997.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200-3.100. 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. Amended: Filed May 6, 1983, effective Aug. 11, 1983. 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- 3.100, effective Aug. 28, 2006.

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