1. All programs preparing a person to be a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse shall be approved by the board. The board shall not recognize a program unless it:
a. Is of recognized standing.
b. Has provisions for adequate physical and clinical facilities and other resources with which to conduct a sound education program.
c. Requires, for graduation of a registered nurse applicant, the completion of at least a two academic year course of study or its equivalent which is integrated in theory and practice as prescribed by the board.
d. Requires, for graduation of a licensed practical nurse applicant, the completion of at least an academic year course of study or its equivalent in theory and practice as prescribed by the board.
2. All advanced formal academic nursing education programs shall also be approved by the board.
[S13, § 2575-a29; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 2564; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, § 152.4; C77, 79, 81, § 152.5]
Referred to in § 152.7
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