Publications

PURPOSE: This rule defines what must be included in publications published by Veteran’s Bridge 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; (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 324.007, RSMo 2016, and section 335.036, RSMo Supp. 2021.* Original rule filed April 14, 2017, effective Oct. 30, 2017. Amended: Filed Feb. 14, 2022, effective Aug. 30, 2022. *Original authority: 324.007, RSMo 2013, and 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2018.