1000-01-.13
Establishment Of Schools Of Nursing
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1000-01-.13
Before establishing a school of nursing,
the proposed school shall contact the Board and complete the following process.
(1)
Phase I - Application to the Board. The proposed school of nursing shall provide the following
information to the Board:
(a)
Results of a needs assessment, including identification of potential, and available,
students and employment opportunities for graduates.
(b)
Identification of sufficient financial and other resources.
(c)
Governing institution approval and support.
(d)
Community support.
(e)
Type of school of nursing proposed.
(f)
Evidence that the institution meets regional or national accreditation by an accredited
agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is recommended.
(g)
Evidence that the school of nursing is actively seeking accreditation from a U.S.
Department of Education-recognized national nursing accrediting agency is
recommended.
(h)
Clinical training opportunities and availability of resources.
(i)
Availability of qualified faculty and school of nursing director.
(j)
A proposed timeline for initiating and expanding the school of nursing.
(k)
Executive Director (or designee) consultation and site review.
(2)
Phase II - Initial Approval for Admission of Students.
(a)
The proposed school of nursing shall provide the Board with verification that the
following program components and processes have been completed:
1.
Employment of a director and a minimum of two (2) faculty members to develop
the program.
2.
Overview of total curriculum:
(i)
Content
(ii)
Schedule (course sequence)
(iii)
Course descriptions
(iv)
Written agreements for clinical training sites
(v)
Annual report
(vi)
Course syllabi for first year with identified timeline for submission of syllabi
for following year(s).
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING NURSING
CHAPTER 1000-01
3.
Establishment of student policies for admission, progression, retention and
graduation.
(b)
The Board shall deny initial approval if it determines that a proposed school of nursing
is unable to meet the standards for nursing education.
(c)
When the Board determines that all components and processes are completed and in
place, the Board shall grant initial approval and authorize the school of nursing to admit
students.
(d)
The school of nursing shall be reviewed each year.
(e)
The school of nursing is eligible to apply for full approval after the school of nursing
graduates its first class.
(3)
Phase III - Full Approval of School of Nursing. The Board shall fully approve the school of
nursing upon:
(a)
Completion of Board school of nursing survey visit.
(b)
Submission of school of nursing’s annual report.
(c)
Completion of survey report that verifies the school of nursing is in compliance with the
Board’s nursing education rules.
(d)
The Board may request periodic reports from the school of nursing.