D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5611

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-5611 - CLINICAL PLACEMENT IN THE DISTRICT FROM PROGRAMS NOT APPROVED TO OPERATE IN THE DISTRICT

5611.1

A nursing education program not approved to operate in the District in accordance with this chapter may place its students in a clinical practice in the District if the program meets the requirements of this section and notifies the Board in advance prior to such placement.

5611.2

An online nursing education program licensed and operating in another state seeking to offer clinical placement in the District shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Authorized or approved to provide education in the District by the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission;

(b) A full nursing education program approval from the board of nursing in the state where the program operates, if applicable; and

(c) Current accreditation by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

5611.3

A campus-based nursing education program licensed and operating in another state seeking to offer clinical placement in the District shall meet the following requirements:

(a) A full nursing education program approval from the board of nursing in the state where the program operates, if applicable; and

(b) Current accreditation by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

5611.4

Faculty supervising pre-licensure nursing students engaged in clinical experiences in the District shall be licensed in the District and conduct at least two (2) site visits in a semester.

5611.5

RN students completing clinical experiences in the District shall possess an active license in good standing in the District.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5611

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7190 (July 23, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 2116 (March 9, 2007); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 16319 (12/25/2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 12447 (11/26/2021)