22 Tex. Admin. Code § 214.6 - Administration and Organization
(a) The
governing entity of a vocational nursing education program shall be
licensed/approved or deemed exempt by the TWC or the THECB.
(b) There shall be an organizational chart
indicating lines of authority between the vocational nursing education program
and the governing entity.
(c) The
vocational nursing education program shall have comparable status with other
education units within the governing entity in such areas as budgetary
authority, rank, promotion, tenure, leave, benefits, and professional
development.
(d) Salaries shall be
adequate to recruit, employ, and retain sufficient qualified nursing faculty
members with the expertise necessary for students to meet program
goals.
(e) The governing entity
shall provide financial support and resources needed to operate a vocational
nursing education program which meets the 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.
(f) Each
vocational nursing education program shall be administered by a qualified
individual who is accountable for the planning, implementation, and evaluation
of the vocational nursing education program.
(1) The director/coordinator shall hold an
unencumbered current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in
the state of Texas.
(2) The
director/coordinator shall have been actively employed in nursing for the past
five (5) years, preferably in administration or teaching, with a minimum of one
(1) year teaching experience in a pre-licensure nursing education
program.
(3) If the director/or
coordinator has not been actively employed in nursing for the past five (5)
years, the director's or coordinator's advanced preparation in nursing, nursing
education, and nursing administration and prior relevant nursing employment may
be taken into consideration by Board Staff in evaluating qualifications for the
position.
(4) The
director/coordinator shall have a degree or equivalent experience that will
demonstrate competency and advanced preparation in nursing, education, and
administration.
(5) The
director/coordinator must have had five (5) years of varied nursing experience
since graduation from a professional nursing education program.
(6) In a fully approved vocational nursing
education program, other qualifications may be considered if there is
supporting evidence that the candidate has sufficient competencies to fulfill
the responsibilities.
(7) The
director or coordinator may have responsibilities other than the program,
provided that another qualified nursing faculty member is designated to assist
with the program management.
(8) A
director or coordinator with responsibilities other than the program shall not
have major teaching responsibilities.
(g) When the director/coordinator or of the
program changes, the director/coordinator shall submit to the Board office
written notification of the change indicating the final date of employment.
(1) A new Dean/Director/Coordinator
Qualification Form shall be submitted to the Board office by the governing
entity for approval prior to the appointment of a new director/coordinator or
an interim director/coordinator in an existing program or a new vocational
nursing education program according to Board Education Guideline 3.3.1
available at https://www.bon.texas.gov.
(2) A curriculum vitae and all applicable
official transcripts for the proposed new director/coordinator shall be
submitted with the new Dean/Director/Coordinator Qualification Form, according
to Board Education Guideline 3.3.1 available at
https://www.bon.texas.gov.
(3) If an interim director/coordinator is
appointed to fill the position, this appointment shall not exceed one (1)
year.
(h) A newly
appointed director/coordinator or interim director/coordinator of a vocational
nursing education program shall attend a scheduled new director/coordinator
workshop provided by the Board related to education rules and the role and
responsibilities of newly appointed directors/coordinators within one (1) year
of his/her hire date in that role.
(i) The director/coordinator shall have the
authority to direct the vocational 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;
(3) completing and
submitting the Texas Board of Nursing Affidavit of Graduation; and
(4) completing and submitting the NEPIS and
CANEP by the required dates.
(j) The director or coordinator of the
nursing program shall notify Board Staff immediately when there is a change in
the name of the vocational nursing education program or the governing entity,
or when there are changes in contact information.
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