Rule 24.159.650 - PROGRAM DIRECTOR(1) A program must be administered by a full-time program director who shall possess the following qualifications: (a) a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Montana; (b) a graduate degree in nursing from a nationally recognized accredited program;(c) at least two years of experience in nursing practice;(d) at least two years of experience in nursing education; and (e) educational preparation or experience in curriculum development and administration.(2) The program director is responsible for: (a) ensuring that all faculty, CRRNs, CRLPNs, and preceptors meet the requisite qualifications and maintaining current records of those qualifications and performance evaluations;(b) ensuring that clinical agency contracts are executed periodically, according to institutional or program policy;(c) faculty assignments and evaluations; (d) managing educational resources; and(e) compliance with board rules. (3) All program directors shall have appropriate rank, position and authority to carry out the duties set forth above.Mont. Admin. r. 24.159.650
NEW, 1997 MAR p. 626, Eff. 7/1/97; AMD, 2001 MAR p. 167, Eff. 1/26/01; AMD, 2003 MAR p. 1080, Eff. 5/23/03; TRANS, from Commerce, & AMD, 2006 MAR p. 2035, Eff. 8/25/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 2651, Eff. 11/13/10; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 644, Eff. 5/29/2015; AMD, 2021 MAR p. 991, Eff.8/7/2021AUTH: 37-8-202, 37-8-301, MCA IMP: 37-8-202, 37-8-301, MCA.