Rule 30-2865-3.2 - GovernanceA. The program's mission, program outcomes, and policies are congruent with those of the governing organization. The practical nursing program must be administered by a director/administrator who is academically and experientially qualified. 1) The mission and program outcomes for the practical nursing program are consistent with the mission of the governing organization.2) The policies of the practical nursing program are congruent with the policies of the governing organization or differences are justified.3) There is a clearly defined organizational chart that demonstrates channels of communication between administration of the governing organization and practical nursing faculty.4) The practical nursing program must be administrated by a director/administrator with credentials verifying his/her legal active status as a registered nurse with an unencumbered license to practice in Mississippi and must:(a) Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing,(b) Have five (5) years clinical experience working as a registered nurse; or three (3) years' experience as faculty in a nursing/allied health program(c) Satisfy clinical agency requirements (if responsibilities include direct clinical supervision of students), i.e., background checks, immunizations, CPR, etc.5) Job/position descriptions delineate qualifications and responsibilities of the practical nursing director/administrator.6) The practical nursing director/administrator has the authority and responsibility for the development and administration of the program and has adequate time and resources to fulfill the role.7) The practical nursing director/administrator must comply with any Continuing Education requirements as stated by the Mississippi Board of Nursing, if indicated.8) The director/administrator, faculty, and students of the practical nursing program have an opportunity to participate in the activities of the governing organization.9) Distance education, when utilized, is congruent with the mission of the governing organization and the mission/philosophy of the nursing education unit.B.Required Documentation. Documentation shall be available for inspection by the Board or Board's designee. 1) Provide a copy of the mission of the practical nursing program.2) Provide a copy of the mission of the governing organization.3) Provide faculty/staff meetings minutes that reflect that the practical nursing program's mission is reviewed and revised as needed.4) Provide a copy of the practical nursing program outcomes/goals.5) Provide a copy of the governing organizations handbooks that demonstrates the policies affecting practical nursing program are non-discriminatory and are the same as for other programs. Provide justification for any differences. (A table that outlines this information is acceptable)6) Provide an organizational chart of the parent/governing organization.7) Provide the personnel file for the practical nursing director/administrator. The following items should be included, in the file:(a) Official college transcript(b) Verification of unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in Mississippi.8) Curriculum vita (CV) reflecting that director/administrator has a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience as a registered nurse or has three (3) years of experience as faculty in a nursing/allied health program.9) Clinical agency requirements, i.e., background checks, immunizations, CPR, etc.10) Provide a job description for the practical nursing program director/administrator that outlines qualifications, licensure requirements, and job responsibilities11) Provide roster of committees, faculty/staff meeting minutes, or any other evidence that reflects director/administrator, faculty, and students of the practical nursing program participation in activities of the governing organization.12) Provide documentation of successful completion of Board approved Continuing Education activities, if indicated.30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-3.2
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-15-25, 73-15-27 (1972, as amended)