Nursing Education Standards

(1) Institutions desiring to conduct a school of professional or practical nursing, via any means, shall meet the standards of this rule. These standards only apply to school of nursing programs leading to initial licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. (a) The purpose and outcomes of the school of nursing shall be consistent with T.C.A §§ 63-7-101, et seq., other relevant state and federal statutes and all rules and regulations of the Board. (b) The purpose and outcomes of the school of nursing shall be consistent with accepted standards of nursing practice appropriate for graduates of the type of school of nursing offered. (c) The input of consumers and the public shall be considered in developing and evaluating the purpose and outcomes of the school of nursing program. (d) The school of nursing shall implement a comprehensive, systematic plan for ongoing evaluation of the program that is based on program outcomes and incorporates continuous improvement. (e) The curriculum shall provide diverse didactic and clinical learning experiences consistent with program outcomes. (f) Faculty and students shall participate in program planning, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement. (g) The school of nursing director shall be a professionally and academically qualified individual and have institutional authority and administrative responsibility for the program. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING NURSING CHAPTER 1000-01 (h) Professionally, academically and clinically qualified nursing faculty shall be sufficient in number and expertise to accomplish school of nursing program outcomes and quality improvement. (i) The fiscal, human, physical, clinical and technical learning resources shall be adequate to support program processes, security and outcomes. (j) Program information communicated by the school of nursing shall be accurate, complete, consistent and readily available.