The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall
have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Accredited program--A program that has been determined
to have met the standards set by a national advanced practice registered
nursing education accrediting body recognized by the Board.
(2) Advanced practice registered nurse--A registered
nurse authorized by the Board to practice as an advanced practice
registered nurse based on completing an advanced practice registered
nursing education program acceptable to the Board. The term includes
a nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, nurse anesthetist, and a clinical
nurse specialist. The advanced practice registered nurse is prepared
to practice in an expanded role to provide health care to individuals,
families, and/or groups in a variety of settings including, but not
limited to homes, hospitals, institutions, offices, industry, schools,
community agencies, public and private clinics, and private practice.
The advanced practice registered nurse acts independently and/or in
collaboration with other health care professionals in the delivery
of health care services.
(3) Advanced practice registered nursing education
program--A post-basic advanced practice registered nursing education
program at or beyond the master's level.
(4) Affiliating agency--Agencies outside the institution
that are utilized in providing learning experiences for the students.
(5) Approved advanced practice registered nursing education
program--An advanced practice registered nursing education program
approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
(6) Board--The Texas Board of Nursing composed of members
appointed by the Governor for the State of Texas.
(7) Clinical learning experiences--Faculty planned
and guided learning experiences that involve direct contact with patients
or simulation designed to assist students to meet the stated program
and course outcomes and to safely apply knowledge and skills when
providing advanced practice registered nursing care to clients as
appropriate to the role expectations of the graduates.
(8) Course--Organized subject content and related activities,
that may include face-to-face and/or online didactic, laboratory,
and/or clinical experiences planned to achieve specific objectives
within a given time period.
(9) Curriculum--Course offerings that, in aggregate,
make up the total learning activities in a program of study.
(10) Diagnosis and management course--A course offering
both didactic and clinical content in clinical decision-making and
aspects of medical diagnosis and medical management of diseases and
conditions. Supervised clinical practice must include the opportunity
to provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of diseases
and conditions considered within the full scope of practice of the
advanced practice registered nurse's role and population focus area
of licensure.
(11) Didactic learning experiences--Any faculty-guided
learning activities that take place in the classroom, learning resource
center, skills laboratory, or similar settings, or by distance education.
(12) Director--A registered nurse responsible for the
administration of the advanced practice registered nursing education
program who meets the requirements as stated in §219.6(f) of
this chapter (relating to Administration and Organization).
(13) Faculty member--An individual employed or appointed
to teach in the advanced practice registered nursing education program
who meets the requirements as stated in §219.7 of this chapter
(related to Faculty Qualification and Faculty Organization).
(14) Governing institution--A college or university
responsible for the administration and operation of the program.
(15) Objectives/Outcomes--Clear statements of expected
behaviors that are attainable and measurable.
(A) Program Objectives/Outcomes--Broad statements describing
student learning outcomes achieved upon graduation.
(B) Clinical Objectives/Outcomes--Statements describing
expected student behaviors throughout the curriculum that represent
progression of students' cognitive, affective and psychomotor achievement
in clinical practice across the curriculum.
(C) Course Objectives/Outcomes--Statements describing
expected behavioral changes in the learner upon successful completion
of specific curriculum content that serve as the mechanism for evaluation
of student progression.
(16) Philosophy/Mission--Statement of concepts expressing
fundamental values and beliefs regarding human nature as they apply
to advanced practice registered nursing education and practice and
upon which the curriculum is based.
(17) Practicum--That portion of the program consisting
of clinical experiences for the purpose of integrating theory with
practice, including, but not limited to, preceptorship and/or residency
and integration.
(18) Program of study--The courses and learning experiences
that constitute the requirements for completion of an advanced practice
registered nursing education program.
(19) Qualified preceptor--An advanced practice registered
nurse, physician, or other health care professional acceptable to
the Board who meets the following requirements:
(A) Holds an active, unencumbered license;
(B) Is in current practice in the advanced role and
population focus area;
(C) Is committed to the concept of the advanced practice
registered nurse; and
(D) Functions as a supervisor and teacher and evaluates
the student's performance in the clinical setting.
(20) Recommendation--A specific suggestion based upon
program assessment that is indirectly related to the rules to which
the program must respond but in a method of their choosing.
(21) Requirement--Mandatory criterion based upon program
assessment that is directly related to the rules that must be addressed
in the manner prescribed.
(22) Shall--Denotes mandatory requirements.
(23) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)--The
state agency described in Texas Education Code, Title 3, Subchapter
B, chapter 61.
(24) Unencumbered license--A license that does not
have stipulations against it.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §219.2 adopted to be effective September 13, 2001, 26 TexReg 6889; amended to be effective January 8, 2008, 33 TexReg 184; amended to be effective December 9, 2018, 43 TexReg 7894 |