22 Tex. Admin. Code § 219.6 - Administration and Organization
(a) The
advanced practice registered nursing education program shall operate within or
be affiliated with a college or university authorized to award graduate
degrees.
(b) The governing
institution shall be regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(c) There shall be an organizational chart
that demonstrates the relationship of the advanced practice registered nursing
education program to the governing institution and indicates lines of
responsibility and authority.
(d)
In colleges and universities, the advanced practice registered nursing
education program shall have comparable status with other academic units within
the governing institution in such areas as budgetary authority, rank,
promotion, tenure, leave, benefits, and professional development.
(e) 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.
(f) The governing
institution shall provide financial support and resources needed to operate an
advanced practice registered nursing education program that meets the legal and
educational 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.
(g) Each advanced practice registered nursing
education program shall be administered by a qualified individual who is
accountable for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the advanced
practice registered nursing education program. The dean or director shall:
(1) hold a current, valid, unencumbered
license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of
Texas;
(2) hold a minimum of a
master's degree in nursing, doctoral-level preferred, or the equivalent thereof
as determined by the Board;
(3) be
authorized to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in a role and
population focus appropriate to the type of program;
(4) have a minimum of two (2) years teaching
experience in a program appropriately related to the type of program being
administered; and
(5) have
demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in administration within graduate
level advanced practice registered nursing education programs.
(h) Sufficient time shall be
provided for the dean/ director to administer the program. The teaching load
shall not negatively impact program administration responsibilities.
(i) When the dean/director of the advanced
practice registered nursing education program changes, the dean/director shall
submit to the Board written notification of the change indicating the final
date in the position.
(1) A new
Dean/Director/Coordinator Qualification Form shall be submitted to the Board
office by the governing institution for approval prior to appointment of a new
dean/director or interim dean/director in an existing program or a new
Board-approved advanced practice registered nursing education program according
to Board Education Guideline 3.4.1.a Approval Process for a New
Dean/Director/Coordinator.
(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 3.4.1.a.
(j) The dean/director shall have
the authority to direct the advanced practice registered 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; and
(3) completing and submitting the NEPIS 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 advanced practice
registered nursing education program or the governing institution, or when
there are changes in the contact information.
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