172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 97, § 003 - CLASSIFICATION OF PRELICENSURE PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION
The nursing education program shall be an integral part of a governing academic institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. There are 2 types of prelicensure programs for registered nurses and one type for licensed practical nurses.
003.01
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM. A prelicensure program for registered nurses conducted by a university or college and leads to a baccalaureate degree in nursing;
003.02
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM. A prelicensure program for registered nurses conducted by a community college, college or university and leads to an associate degree in nursing; and
003.03
PRACTICAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM. A prelicensure educational program for practical nurses of at least 1 academic year conducted by a community college or educational agency.
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