| (a) The advanced practice registered nursing education
program shall operate within or be affiliated with a college or university
authorized to award graduate degrees.
(b) The governing institution shall be regionally accredited
by an agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board.
(c) There shall be an organizational chart that demonstrates
the relationship of the advanced practice registered nursing education
program to the governing institution and indicates lines of responsibility
and authority.
(d) In colleges and universities, the advanced practice
registered nursing education program shall have comparable status
with other academic units within the governing institution in such
areas as budgetary authority, rank, promotion, tenure, leave, benefits,
and professional development.
(e) Salaries shall be adequate to recruit, employ,
and retain sufficient qualified nursing faculty members with graduate
preparation and expertise necessary for students to meet program goals.
(f) The governing institution shall provide financial
support and resources needed to operate an advanced practice registered
nursing education program that meets the legal and educational requirements
of the Board and fosters achievement of program goals. The financial
resources shall support adequate educational facilities, equipment,
and qualified administrative and instructional personnel.
(g) Each advanced practice registered nursing education
program shall be administered by a qualified individual who is accountable
for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the advanced practice
registered nursing education program. The dean or director shall:
(1) hold a current, valid, unencumbered license or
privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas;
(2) hold a minimum of a master's degree in nursing,
doctoral-level preferred, or the equivalent thereof as determined
by the Board;
(3) be authorized to practice as an advanced practice
registered nurse in a role and population focus appropriate to the
type of program;
(4) have a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience
in a program appropriately related to the type of program being administered;
and
(5) have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities
in administration within graduate level advanced practice registered
nursing education programs.
(h) Sufficient time shall be provided for the dean/director
to administer the program. The teaching load shall not negatively
impact program administration responsibilities.
(i) When the dean/director of the advanced practice
registered nursing education program changes, the dean/director shall
submit to the Board written notification of the change indicating
the final date in the position.
(1) A new Dean/Director/Coordinator Qualification Form
shall be submitted to the Board office by the governing institution
for approval prior to appointment of a new dean/director or interim
dean/director in an existing program or a new Board-approved advanced
practice registered nursing education program according to Board Education
Guideline 3.4.1.a Approval Process for a New Dean/Director/Coordinator.
(2) A curriculum vitae and all official transcripts
for the proposed new dean/director shall be submitted with the new
Dean/Director/Coordinator Qualification Form according to Board Education
Guideline 3.4.1.a.
(j) The dean/director shall have the authority to direct
the advanced practice registered nursing education program in all
its phases, including approval of teaching staff, selection of appropriate
clinical sites, admission, progression, probation, dismissal of students,
and enforcement of student policies. Additional responsibilities include,
but are not limited to:
(1) providing evidence of faculty expertise and knowledge
to teach curriculum content;
(2) verifying students' completion of program requirements;
and
(3) completing and submitting the NEPIS by the required
dates.
(k) The dean or director of the nursing program shall
notify Board Staff immediately when there is a change in the name
of the advanced practice registered nursing education program or the
governing institution, or when there are changes in the contact information.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §219.6 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 |
