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 the applicant by electronic or print publications prior to admission:

   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 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; and
   11. (K) Distance learning measures and opportunities.

4. (4) The following information shall be available to the student by electronic or print publications upon entry:

   1. (A) Philosophy and/or mission;
   2. (B) Graduate competencies;
   3. (C) Grading, promotion, and graduation policies;
   4. (D) Faculty roster with credentials;
   5. (E) School calendar;
   6. (F) Student policies;
   7. (G) Student’s rights and responsibilities; and
   8. (H) Appeal policies and procedures.

AUTHORITY: sections 324.007 and 335.036, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed April 14, 2017, effective Oct. 30, 2017.

*Original authority: 324.007, RSMo 2013 and 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2011.