- (a) The advanced practice nursing program shall be conducted by a college or university and should preferably be associated with a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program.
- (b) The controlling institution shall be accredited by the appropriate accrediting agency.
- (c) There shall be adequate financial support commensurate with the financial resources of the institution and appropriate to the needs of the program.
- (d) The organizational structure of the controlling institution shall allow implementation of the program.
- (e) The authority and responsibility for the program shall be vested in a registered nurse qualified according to §219.6(b) of this title (relating to Faculty Qualifications).
Source Note:The provisions of this §219.5 adopted to be effective August 24, 1989, 14 TexReg 3987; amended to be effective July 9, 1996, 21 TexReg 5556.