30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-2.5

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 30-2865-2.5 - Changes in Existing Practical Nursing Programs

A. Practical Nursing Programs desiring to make changes to an existing program shall request and receive approval from the Board PN Education Program Director in writing before a change is made. Only programs in full approval status may make requests to establish an additional practical nursing program location, expand, or relocate an existing practical nursing program.

B. Board approval is required prior to the following changes occurring to an existing practical nursing program, but is not limited to:

1) Significant alternations in the pattern of organization

2) Establishing an additional practical nursing location

3) Relocating an existing practical nursing program or any of its components

4) Expanding or changing the current program options

5) Substantial change in program delivery modalities

6) Pilot programs/projects that differ from the current approved program

C. Substantive Change Notification

a. Practical Nursing Programs are required to notify the Board, in writing, of any substantive changes affecting the nursing program. Substantive changes include, but are not limited to:

1) Changes in ownership of a practical nursing program

2) Change in the Director/Administrator

3) A change in accreditation status by an accrediting body, to include national accrediting agency or the accreditation status of the sponsoring institution shall be submitted in writing to the Board within thirty (30) business days of notification

4) A change in the name of the program shall be submitted in writing to the Board within thirty (30) business days of the change

5) Significant decrease in resources required to support the program

6) Substantial revision of the curriculum

7) Discontinuation of a practical nursing program

D. If the decision is made, by the Program or College, to discontinue the program, the disposition of all students' permanent transcripts and final records shall be made in accordance with institutional policy.

a. An institution desiring to reopen a practical nursing program shall reapply for approval of the newly planned program as if it were establishing a new practical nursing program pursuant to Rule 2.6 in this chapter.

E. A program intending to close shall submit the following information:

a. Reason for closing the program.

b. Date of the intended closure.

c. Academic provisions for the students.

d. Provisions made for access to and storage of vital school records.

30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-2.5

Adopted 4/11/2023