30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-3.4 - Students

The policies of the practical nursing program and services available to practical nursing students support student learning and program outcomes. Policies in effect for practical nursing students are nondiscriminatory, consistent with those in effect for all students enrolled in the governing organization, or differences are justified.

A. Each practical nursing program shall be permitted a 15% allowance for high risk students who do not meet the stated admission criteria.

B. Support services for practical nursing students shall be consistent with those available for all students enrolled in the governing organization.

C. Educational and financial records for practical nursing students shall be in compliance with the policies of the governing organization, state, and federal guidelines.

D. Practical nursing program information shall be accurate, clearly stated, published, and made available to current and prospective students. Such information shall include, but is not limited to:

1) Admission criteria

2) Withdrawal process

3) Readmission process

4) Progression requirements

5) Graduation requirements

6) Legal limitations for licensure

7) Policy regarding granting credit for prior learning

E. Changes in the practical nursing program's policies, procedures, or guidelines shall be communicated in a clear and timely manner.

F. There shall be a written procedure to address student complaints that includes evidence of due process and resolution of complaints.

G. Required Documentation. Documentation shall be available for inspection by the Board or Board's designee.

1) Provide a current web address for the practical nursing program

2) Provide access to the institution's student handbook

3) Provide access to the practical nursing handbook

4) Provide a table showing any differences in policies between practical nursing students and all students enrolled in the governing organization along with the justification for such differences

5) Provide the practical nursing program admission criteria

6) Provide the student selection process for program admission

7) Provide evidence of applicant admissions to the practical nursing program

8) Provide a listing of high-risk students that were admitted into the program.

9) Provide evidence (student handbook, institution handbook) that practical nursing students have access to the same student services as those available to all students in the governing organization (counseling, library, labs, etc.)

10) Provide evidence regarding the maintenance of educational and financial records. (programs, admissions, financial aid, etc.)

11) Provide evidence of the following and show how the information is available to current and prospective practical nursing students:

(a) Admission criteria

(b) Withdrawal process

(c) Readmission process

(d) Progression requirements

(e) Graduation requirements

(f) Legal limitations for licensure

12) Provide evidence of the practical nursing program's process to grant credit for any prior learning. State the courses involved and the procedure for granting this credit.

13) Provide evidence of the practical nursing program's grievance policy regarding student complaints.

14) Provide access to distance (hybrid) education policies.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-3.4

Adopted 4/11/2023