1. (a) The advanced practice nursing educational program shall operate within or be affiliated with a college or university authorized to award graduate degrees.
2. (b) The governing institution shall be regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
3. (c) There shall be an organizational chart that demonstrates the relationship of the advanced practice nursing educational program to the governing institution and indicates lines of responsibility and authority.
4. (d) The governing institution shall provide financial support and resources needed to operate a program that meets the legal and educational requirements of the Board and fosters achievement of program goals. The financial resources shall support adequate educational facilities, equipment and qualified administrative and instructional personnel.
5. (e) In colleges and universities, the program shall have comparable status with other academic units in order to adequately recruit, employ, and retain sufficient qualified faculty members with graduate preparation and expertise necessary for students to meet program goals.
6. (f) Program faculty shall have comparable status with other academic units in areas such as rank, promotion, tenure, leave, benefits, academic rights, and professional development.

7. (g) Each advanced practice nursing educational program shall be administered by a qualified individual who is accountable for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the advanced practice nursing educational program. The director shall:

   1. (1) Hold a current, valid, unencumbered license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas;
   2. (2) Hold a minimum of a master's degree in nursing or the equivalent thereof as determined by the Board;
   3. (3) Be authorized to practice as an advanced practice nurse in a role and specialty appropriate to the type of program;
   4. (4) Have a minimum of three years teaching experience in a program appropriately related to the type of program being administered; and
   5. (5) Have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in administration within graduate level advanced practice nursing educational programs.
8. (h) Sufficient time shall be provided for the director to administer the program. The teaching load shall not negatively impact program administration responsibilities.

9. (i) If the director of the program changes, the director shall submit to the Board written notification of the change indicating the final date in the position.

   1. (1) A new director qualification form shall be submitted to the Board office by the governing institution for approval prior to appointment in a Board-approved advanced practice nursing educational program.
   2. (2) A vitae and all official transcripts shall be submitted with the new director qualification form.

Source Note:The provisions of this §219.6 adopted to be effective September 13, 2001, 26 TexReg 6889; amended to be effective January 8, 2008, 33 TexReg 184.