LAC 46:XLVII.3507. Purposes of Approval of Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Education Degree Programs

A. To promote the safe practice of nursing by establishing standards for undergraduate and graduate nurse education degree programs preparing individuals seeking licensure as registered nurses and/or advanced practice registered nurses in Louisiana. B. To grant legal recognition to undergraduate and graduate nursing education degree programs, which upon survey and evaluation are determined by the board to have met the standards. C. To assure graduates of undergraduate and graduate nursing education degree programs meet the educational and legal requirements for admission to licensing examinations and to facilitate their endorsement to other states and countries. D. To assure continuous evaluation and improvement of undergraduate and graduate nursing education degree programs preparing candidates for registered nurse and/or advanced practice registered nurse licensure. E. To assure the public and prospective students that undergraduate and graduate nursing education degree programs approved by the board meet the standards established by the board.