1. (a) The mission and goals (philosophy and outcomes) of the advanced educational program shall be developed by the faculty.

2. (b) The mission and goals (philosophy and outcomes) shall be consistent with:

   1. (1) The mission of the governing institution;
   2. (2) The scope of practice of the advanced specialty and role;
   3. (3) The targeted population or setting for delivery of advanced practice nursing care; and
   4. (4) Professional, educational, and ethical standards of nursing.
3. (c) The program goals or outcomes shall be consistent with the program's mission or philosophy and shall describe the capabilities of the graduates of the program.
4. (d) The written mission and goals (philosophy and outcomes) shall be used as a basis for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the program and shall be shared with the students.
5. (e) The faculty shall periodically review the mission and goals (philosophy and 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.