22 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.6 - Administration and Organization
(a) The
governing entity of a professional nursing education program, not including a
diploma program, must be accredited by an agency recognized by the THECB or
hold a certificate of authority from the THECB under provisions leading to
accreditation of the institution in due course.
(b) There shall be an organizational chart
which demonstrates the relationship of the professional nursing education
program to the governing entity and indicates lines of responsibility and
authority.
(c) In colleges and
universities, the professional nursing education program shall have comparable
status with other academic 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 graduate preparation and expertise necessary for students to meet
program goals.
(e) The governing
entity shall provide financial support and resources needed to operate a
professional 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 professional nursing education
program shall be administered by a qualified individual who is accountable for
the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the professional nursing
education program. The dean or director shall:
(1) hold an unencumbered current license or
privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas;
(2) hold a master's degree or a doctoral
degree in nursing;
(3) hold a
doctoral degree, if administering a baccalaureate or master's degree
program;
(4) have a minimum of two
(2) years teaching experience in a professional nursing education
program;
(5) have demonstrated
knowledge, skills, and abilities in administration within a professional
nursing education program; and
(6)
not carry a teaching load of more than three (3) clock hours per week if
required to teach.
(g) In
a fully approved professional nursing education program, other qualifications
may be considered if there is supporting evidence that the candidate has
sufficient competencies to fulfill the responsibilities.
(h) When the dean/director of the program
changes, the dean/director 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 dean/director or interim
dean/director in an existing program or a new professional nursing education
program according to Board Education Guideline 3.3.1 available at
https://www.bon.texas.gov.
(2) A curriculum vitae and all official
transcripts for the proposed new dean/director 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 dean/director is appointed
to fill the position, this appointment shall not exceed one (1)
year.
(i) A newly
appointed dean/director or interim dean/director of a professional nursing
education program shall attend a scheduled new dean/director orientation
workshop provided by the Board related to education rules and the role and
responsibilities of newly appointed deans/directors within one (1) year of
his/her hire date in that role.
(j)
The dean/director shall have the authority to direct the professional 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.
(k) The dean or director of the nursing
program shall notify Board Staff immediately when there is a change in the name
of the professional nursing education program or the governing entity, or when
there are changes in the contact information.
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