R4-19-208. Full Approval of a New Nursing Program

A. A nursing program seeking full approval shall submit an electronic application that includes the following information and documentation: 1. Name and address of the parent institution, 2. Date the nursing program graduated its first class of students, and 3. A self-study report that contains evidence the program is in compliance with R4-19-201 through R4-19-206. B. Following an onsite evaluation conducted according to A.R.S § 41-1009, the Board shall grant full approval for a maximum of five years or the accreditation period for nationally accredited programs governed by R4-19-213, to a nursing program that meets the requirements of this Article and if approval is in the best interest of the public. A nursing program that is denied full approval may request a hearing by filing a written request with the Board within 30 days of service of the Board’s order denying the application for full approval. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10 and 4 A.A.C. 19, Article 6.