30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-2.6 - Approval for Establishment of a New Practical Nursing Program and Criteria for Accreditation
A. In addition to
compliance with these rules, any institution seeking approval to begin a
practical nursing program must meet the minimum prescribed requirements as
outlined in the Mississippi Curriculum Framework for PostSecondary Practical
Nursing, as maintained by the Mississippi Community College Board.
B. Institutions applying to the Board to
establish a practical nursing program in Mississippi shall apply using the
forms supplied by the Board.
C. An
application for Stage I: Declaration of Intent must be received in advance of
the proposed opening of a new program site. All institutions and facilities
attempting to establish a program of practical nursing shall be visited by
designated Board staff or the and evaluated by those persons selected to serve
on the accreditation site visit team. The program must meet all the criteria as
specified in "Criteria for Establishing a Program of Practical Nursing in
Mississippi." Practical nursing programs may not award a practical nursing
program certificate prior to approval by the Board.
D. If the program has been closed for five
(5) years or more, the program will apply for reinstatement to the PN Director
and a visit by the PN Director will be performed.
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