Section 97700.4 - Baccalaureate Degree Nursing ProgramFor the purpose of this chapter, "Baccalaureate degree nursing program" means any of the following:
(a) An education program for nurses which requires a minimum of four years for completion and leads to a baccalaureate of science in nursing degree. The curriculum emphasizes nursing theory and clinical practice and also requires general education in the humanities and the behavioral and biological sciences. The general education requirements may be required to be completed after admission to the program, or they may be required prior to admission; or,(b) An external degree program offered by institutions accredited by the National League for Nursing where students study part-time while working as nurses and, at the conclusion of the program, are awarded baccalaureate degrees in nursing. Graduates of baccalaureate degree nursing programs are eligible to take the state board examination to become registered nurses in California.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 97700.4
1. New section filed 5-24-90 as an emergency; operative 5-24-90 (Register 90, No. 27). Section remains in effect pursuant to Education Code section 69801 unless amended or repealed by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending NOTE filed 7-3-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 27). Note: Authority cited: Section 128360, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 128345, 128350 and 128385, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 5-24-90 as an emergency; operative 5-24-90 (Register 90, No. 27). Section remains in effect pursuant to Education Code section 69801 unless amended or repealed by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 7-3-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 27).