848 IAC 1-2-7 Eligible institutions

Sec. 7. (a) The program in nursing shall be incorporated or be a part of an incorporated institution. (b) Educational institutions, colleges, or universities conducting a nursing program or with which a program of nursing is affiliated shall be accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools or the Indiana commission on proprietary education. Hospitals conducting a nursing program shall be accredited by an organization that has been granted deeming authority. Long term care facilities shall be licensed by the Indiana state department of health. (c) The philosophy, mission, and objectives of the program in nursing shall be in accordance with this rule. (d) There shall be assurance that the program can meet the requirements for Indiana accredited programs in nursing.