PURPOSE: This rule defines what must be included in publications published by Veteran’s Bridge Programs of Practical Nursing.

1. (1) Publications shall be current, dated, and internally consistent.
2. (2) A nondiscrimination policy shall appear in publications specific to the nursing program.

3. (3) The following information shall be available to applicants and students by electronic or print publications:

   1. (A) Approval status as granted by the board (initial, full, or conditional approval status);
   2. (B) National nursing accreditation status, if applicable;
   3. (C) Admission criteria;
   4. (D) Section 335.066, RSMo, of the current Missouri Nursing Practice Act with an explanation that completion of the program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure examination;
   5. (E) Advanced placement policies;
   6. (F) Student services;
   7. (G) Curriculum plan;
   8. (H) Program costs;
   9. (I) Refund policy;
   10. (J) Financial assistance;
   11. (K) Distance learning measures and opportunities;
   12. (L) Philosophy and/or mission of the sponsoring institution and the nursing program;
   13. (M) Graduate competencies;
   14. (N) Grading, promotion, and graduation policies;
   15. (O) Faculty roster with credentials;
   16. (P) School calendar;
   17. (Q) Student policies;
   18. (R) Student’s rights and responsibilities; and
   19. (S) Appeal policies and procedures.

AUTHORITY: section 324.007, RSMo 2016, and section 335.036, RSMo Supp. 2021.* Original rule filed April 14, 2017, effective Oct. 30, 2017. Amended: Filed Feb. 14, 2022, effective Aug. 30, 2022. *Original authority: 324.007, RSMo 2013, and 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2018.