PURPOSE: This rule defines records required to be kept by programs of practical nursing. (1) Transcripts.

1. (A) Transcripts of all courses attempted or completed by each student attending the program shall be maintained permanently. Courses shall be listed in chronological order.

2. (B) The final transcript shall identify the following:

   1. 1. Date of admission, date of separation

from the program and hours/credits/units earned and the diploma/certificate awarded; and

1. 2. Transferred credits, including course

titles, credits earned, and the name and location of the credit-granting institution.

1. (C) Seal of the school and signature of the current administrator or registrar shall be affixed to all official transcripts.

1. (2) School Records.

   1. (A) Student records shall be stored in an area which is theft resistant and where confidentiality can be ensured.
   2. (B) Transcripts including microfiche and computer files shall be stored in documented fire-resistant files/cabinet areas.
   3. (C) The nursing program shall maintain records as required for approval.

AUTHORITY: sections 335.036 and 335.071, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200-3.110. 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 Rescinded and readopted: Filed Oct. 14, 1981, effective Jan. 14, 1982. Rescinded and readopted: Filed March 25, 1993, effective Dec. 9, 1993.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 2200-3.110, effective Aug. 28, 2006.

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