ARM 24.159.650. PROGRAM DIRECTOR

(1) A program must be administered by a full-time program director who shall possess the following qualifications: (a) a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Montana; (b) a graduate degree in nursing from a nationally recognized accredited program; (c) at least two years of experience in nursing practice; (d) at least two years of experience in nursing education; and (e) educational preparation or experience in curriculum development and administration. (2) The program director is responsible for: (a) ensuring that all faculty, CRRNs, and preceptors meet the requisite qualifications and maintaining current records of those qualifications and performance evaluations; (b) ensuring that clinical agency contracts are executed periodically, according to institutional or program policy; (c) faculty assignments and evaluations; (d) managing educational resources; and (e) compliance with board rules. (3) All program directors shall have appropriate rank, position and authority to carry out the duties set forth above.