R4-19-213. Nursing Programs Holding National Program Accreditation; Changes in Accreditation

A. A nationally accredited nursing program or a program seeking national accreditation or re-accreditation shall inform the Board at least 30 days in advance of any pending visit by a nursing program accrediting agency and allow Board staff to attend all portions of the visit. B. Following any visit by the accrediting agency, a nursing program shall submit a complete copy of all site visit reports to the Board within 15 days of receipt by the program and notify the Board within 15 days of any change or known pending change in program accreditation status or reporting requirements. C. The administrator of a nursing program that loses its accreditation status or allows its accreditation status to lapse shall file an application for renewal of approval under R4-19-210 within 30 days of loss of or lapse in accreditation status. D. Under A.R.S. § 32-1644(D) the Board may periodically resurvey a nationally accredited program to determine compliance with this Article and require a self study report. Board site visits may be conducted in conjunction with the national accrediting team. E. Unless otherwise notified by the Board following receipt and review of the documents required by subsections (A) and (B), a nationally accredited nursing program continues to retain full-approval status unless the Board rescinds the approval after the program has had an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10 and 4 A.A.C. 19, Article 6 of this Chapter.