W. Va. Code R. § 19-1-4 - Prelicensure Nursing Education Standards

4.1. All nursing education programs shall meet these standards:

4.1.a. The purpose and outcomes of the nursing program shall be consistent with requirements of W. Va. Code § 30-7-1 et seq, of this rule, any other applicable laws and rules.

4.1.b. The purpose and outcomes of the nursing program shall be consistent with accepted standards of nursing practice appropriate for graduates of the type of nursing program offered.

4.1.c. The input of stakeholders shall be considered in developing and evaluating the purpose and outcomes of the program.

4.1.d. The nursing program shall implement a comprehensive, systematic plan for ongoing evaluation that is based on program outcomes and incorporates continuous improvement.

4.1.e. The curriculum shall provide diverse didactic and clinical learning experiences consistent with program outcomes.

4.1.f. Faculty and students shall participate in program planning, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement.

4.1.g. The nursing program administrator shall be a professionally and academically qualified RN with institutional authority and administrative responsibility for the program.

4.1.h. Professionally, academically and clinically qualified nurse faculty shall be sufficient in number and expertise to accomplish program outcomes and quality improvement.

4.1.i. The fiscal, human, physical, clinical and technical learning resources shall be adequate to support program processes, security and outcomes.

4.1.j. Program information communicated by the nursing program shall be accurate, complete, consistent and readily available.

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W. Va. Code R. § 19-1-4