Section 17-5601. INITIAL APPROVAL

 

5601.1 A person or entity seeking initial approval of a nursing education program shall submit to the Board the following information:

 

(a) A statement of intent to establish a pre-licensure nursing education program or advanced practice nursing education program, including name of owners and organization;

 

(b) A proposal which includes the following information:

 

(1)      Documentation of the present and future need for the program and the need for entry-level nurses in the District, including identification of potential students and employment opportunities for graduates;

 

(2)  The rationale for establishment of the program;

 

(3)  The potential impact on other nursing education programs in the area (e.g. clinical placements, faculty, and students);

 

(4)  The organizational structure of the educational institution documenting the relationship of the program within the institution;

 

(5)  The licensure status of the controlling educational institution including accreditation status by regional or national accrediting organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;

 

(6) The purpose, mission, and level of the program;

 

(7)      The availability of qualified administrators and faculty pursuant to the qualifications established under this chapter;

 

(8) Hiring procedures for ensuring administrators and faculty will meet the requirements of this chapter;

 

(9)       Budgeted faculty positions;

 

(10) The source and description of adequate clinical resources for the anticipated student population and program level along with an attached Board of Nursing clinical verification form;              

(11) Documentation of the campus lab space and equipment, and an indication of the maximum number of students permitted in the lab in one session;  

 

(12) Documentation of adequate academic facility and staff to support the program;

 

(13) Evidence of financial resources adequate for the planning, implementation, and continuation of the program;

 

(14) The anticipated student population;

 

(15) The tentative time schedule for planning and initiating the program;

 

(16) Admission criteria and procedures;

 

(17) Graduation criteria and procedures; 

 

(18)  A curriculum plan including framework, program objectives, and list of all courses; and

 

(19) A systematic plan for evaluation of the program.

 

(c) Submit a non-refundable application fee of ten thousand dollars      ($10,000). 

 

5601.2 If the Board approves the proposal, the Board shall request the following information from the applicant:

 

(a) A curriculum vita for the appointed nurse administrator and program coordinator for programs as applicable;

 

(b) A curriculum vita for each faculty member who meets the regulatory requirements and the intent of the program; 

 

(c)A curriculum plan including conceptual framework, program objectives, list of courses, syllabus for each nursing course which includes a course description, course or clinical objectives, prerequisites, course outline, and grading criteria; and

 

(d) A Student Handbook that includes nursing student policies for admission, progression, retention and graduation.

 

5601.3The Board shall conduct a site visit or if applicable, a joint site visit conducted by theBoard and the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission.

 

5601.4The Board shall grant initial approval to a newly established program upon receipt of evidence that the standards and requirements of this chapter are being met.

 

 

authority

Section 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985 (“Act”), effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14)( 2012 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7190 (July 23, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 2116 (March 9, 2007); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 16319 (December 25, 2015).