(1) Institutions desiring to conduct a school of professional or practical nursing, via any means, shall meet the standards of this rule. These standards only apply to school of nursing programs leading to initial licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- (a) The purpose and outcomes of the school of nursing shall be consistent with T.C.A §§ 63-7-101, et seq., other relevant state and federal statutes and all rules and regulations of the Board.
- (b) The purpose and outcomes of the school of nursing shall be consistent with accepted standards of nursing practice appropriate for graduates of the type of school of nursing offered.
- (c) The input of consumers and the public shall be considered in developing and evaluating the purpose and outcomes of the school of nursing program.
- (d) The school of nursing shall implement a comprehensive, systematic plan for ongoing evaluation of the program that is based on program outcomes and incorporates continuous improvement.
- (e) The curriculum shall provide diverse didactic and clinical learning experiences consistent with program outcomes.
- (f) Faculty and students shall participate in program planning, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement.
- (g) The school of nursing director shall be a professionally and academically qualified individual and have institutional authority and administrative responsibility for the program.
- (h) Professionally, academically and clinically qualified nursing faculty shall be sufficient in number and expertise to accomplish school of nursing program outcomes and quality improvement.
- (i) The fiscal, human, physical, clinical and technical learning resources shall be adequate to support program processes, security and outcomes.
- (j) Program information communicated by the school of nursing shall be accurate, complete, consistent and readily available.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-7-117, 63-7-118, 63-7-119, and 63-7-207. Administrative History: Original rule certified May 10, 1974. Repeal and new rules filed July 10, 2024; effective October 8, 2024.