49 Pa. Code § 21.181 - Administrative authority
(a) The
practical nursing program shall be established as an educational unit of the
controlling agency.
(b) The
authority and the administrative responsibility for the program shall be
delegated by the governing body of the controlling agency to the registered
professional nurse in charge of the program.
(c) The organizational plan for the program
of practical nursing shall provide for relationships with the governing body of
the controlling agency, individuals and cooperating agencies responsible for
and participating in the program operation.
(d) Adequate funds shall be allocated and
properly budgeted for sound and effective operation of the program.
(e) The faculty shall formulate policies
which relate to the operation of the program.
(f) Approval by the Board shall be obtained
before the educational unit in practical nursing may utilize a new clinical
agency for learning experiences. An Agency Data form, provided by the Board,
shall be submitted for each new clinical agency. A clinical agency is one in
which clinical experience can be obtained.
Notes
The provisions of this § 21.181 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 186); and section 8 of the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. § 658).
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