NDAC 54-03.2-04-03
Practical or associate degree nurse education program faculty qualifications
Cite as N.D. Admin. Code § 54-03.2-04-03
There must be sufficient faculty with graduate preparation and nursing expertise to achieve the
purpose of the program and comply with the following:
1.
The nurse faculty who have responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating a
nursing course in a program leading to practice as a practical nurse or an associate
degree-registered nurse must have:
a.
A minimum of a master's degree from an accredited institution. If the master's degree is
in a discipline other than nursing, evidence of acceptable graduate level coursework in
nursing, which includes learning principles for adult education, nursing curriculum
development, administration, and evaluation, must be submitted to the board;
b.
A current unencumbered registered nurse license or privilege to practice; and
c.
Evidence of prior nursing practice experience.
2.
Clinical faculty that supervise nursing practice experiences of students enrolled in a program
leading to practice as an associate degree-registered nurse shall meet the same
requirements.
a.
A minimum of a master's degree from an accredited institution. If the master's degree is
in a discipline other than nursing, submit evidence of acceptable graduate level
coursework in nursing, which includes learning principles for adult education, nursing
curriculum development, administration, teaching, and evaluation.
b.
A current unencumbered registered nurse license or privilege to practice; and
c.
Evidence of prior nursing practice experience.
3.
Clinical faculty that supervise nursing practice experiences of students enrolled in a practical
nurse program shall meet the following requirements:
a.
A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing;
b.
A current unencumbered registered nurse license or privilege to practice; and
c.
Evidence of prior nursing practice experience.