Rule 30-2865-7.2 - Stage I: Declaration of IntentA. Any institution considering the establishment of a practical nursing program shall: 1) Request consultation from the Board PN Education Program Director.2) Establish a local advisory committee and submit evidence of advisory committee involvement in the planning process. Advisory committee members should include representation from:(a) Practical nursing education,(c) Healthcare facilities,(d) Educational agencies, and3) Provide evidence of consult with practical nursing directors/administrators who are involved in the administration of accredited practical nursing programs.4) At least six (6) months prior to the proposed opening of the program, submit to the Board PN Education Program Director, the following:(a) Application for Stage I: Declaration of Intent.(b) Submit $2,500 non-refundable assessment fee(c) Current institution catalog or electronic access to current catalog.(d) Determination of availability of qualified faculty.(e) Tentative timetable for initiating the proposed practical nursing program.(f) Certificate of registration and an agent's permit, as required by Mississippi Community College Office of Proprietary Schools.(g) Source of potential students and enrollment projections.(h) Need and feasibility study (should include impact in community and purpose for establishing new program).(i) Tentative budget plan including evidence of financial sustainability to plan, implement, and continue the nursing program.(j) Determination of availability of clinical agencies.5) United States Department of Education Agency Accreditation(a) Any institution seeking approval for the establishment of a New Practical Nursing Program in the state of Mississippi must provide proof of current unencumbered accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized/authorized by the United States Department of Education. The institution must provide the Board with the documentation of accreditation status as part of the Declaration of Intent. The Declaration of Intent is the First Stage of the process for establishing a new practical nursing program.(b) If the institution's United States Department of Education agency accreditation status is suspended or terminated for any reason, the practical nursing program's accreditation will be withdrawn at the completion of the presently enrolled class. Practical nursing programs that lose state accreditation may reapply for state accreditation as a newly established program (1) one year from the effective date of withdrawal.B. Upon receipt of the above documents and information, the Board PN Education Program Director shall: 1) Review the application and supporting documents.2) Submit the Application for Stage I: Declaration of Intent to the full membership of the Mississippi Board of Nursing for a decision of approval or denial.3) Send a letter informing the institution of the Board's decision explaining the following: (a) Decision of approval - Upon approval of Stage I: Declaration of Intent, an institution may proceed to Stage II: Qualify for Initial Accreditation.(b) Decision of denial - Upon denial of Stage I: Declaration of Intent, an institution may consult with Board PN Education Program Director regarding the reasons for denial. The institution may revise its plan and resubmit to the Board or abandon its intention to establish a practical nursing program. (c) If the institution abandons the intent to establish a practical nursing program, the $2,500 is nonrefundable.30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-7.2
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-15-25, 73-15-27 (1972, as amended)