- (a) The philosophy/mission and objectives/outcomes of the advanced practice nursing educational program shall be developed by the faculty.
(b) The philosophy/mission and objectives/outcomes shall be consistent with:
- (1) The philosophy/mission of the governing institution;
- (2) The scope of practice of the advanced specialty and role;
- (3) The targeted population or setting for delivery of advanced practice nursing care; and
- (4) Professional, educational, and ethical standards of nursing.
- (c) The program objectives/outcomes shall be consistent with the program's philosophy/mission and shall describe the capabilities of the graduates of the program. Objectives/Outcomes shall be stated in behavioral terms and shall serve as a mechanism for evaluating student progression.
- (d) The written philosophy/mission and objectives/outcomes shall be used as a basis for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the program and shall be shared with the students.
- (e) The faculty shall periodically review the philosophy/mission and objectives/outcomes, consider student input as appropriate, and make necessary revisions.
Source Note:The provisions of this §219.5 adopted to be effective September 13, 2001, 26 TexReg 6889; amended to be effective January 8, 2008, 33 TexReg 184.