Publications

PURPOSE: This rule defines what must be included in publications published by programs of practical nursing. (1) Publications shall be current, dated, and internally consistent. (2) A nondiscrimination policy shall appear in publications specific to the nursing program. (3) The following information shall be available to applicants and students by electronic or print publications: (A) Approval status as granted by the board (initial, full, or conditional approval status); (B) National nursing accreditation status, if applicable; AND INSURANCE (C) Admission criteria; (D) Section 335.066, RSMo, of the current Missouri Nursing Practice Act with an explanation that completion of the program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure examination; (E) Advanced placement policies; (F) Student services; (G) Curriculum plan; (H) Program costs; (I) Refund policy; (J) Financial assistance; (K) Distance learning measures and opportunities; (L) Philosophy and/or mission of the sponsoring institution and the nursing program; (M) Graduate competencies; (N) Grading, promotion, and graduation policies; (O) Faculty roster with credentials; (P) School calendar; (Q) Student policies; (R) Student’s rights and responsibilities; and (S) Appeal policies and procedures. AUTHORITY: section 335.036, RSMo Supp. 2021, and section 335.071, RSMo 2016.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200-3.120. Original rule filed Jan. 29, 1974, effective Feb. 8, 1974. Amended: Filed Dec. 12, 1975, effective Dec. 22, 1975. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Oct. 14, 1981, effective Jan. 14, 1982. Rescinded and readopted: Filed March 25, 1993, effective Dec. 9, 1993. Amended: Filed Aug. 6, 1998, effective Feb. 28, 1999. Amended: Filed Dec. 1, 2000, effective May 30, 2001. Moved to 20 CSR 2200-3.120, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Rescinded and readopted: Filed April 17, 2007, effective Dec. 30, 2007. Amended: Filed Jan. 11, 2013, effective July 30, 2013. Amended: Filed Feb. 9, 2018, effective Aug. 30, 2018. Amended: Filed Feb. 14, 2022, effective Aug. 30, 2022. *Original authority: 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2018, and 335.071, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1999.