Section 172-97-003 - CLASSIFICATION OF PRELICENSURE PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATIONThe nursing education program shall be an integral part of a governing academic institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. There are 2 types of prelicensure programs for registered nurses and one type for licensed practical nurses.
003.01BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM. A prelicensure program for registered nurses conducted by a university or college and leads to a baccalaureate degree in nursing;003.02ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM. A prelicensure program for registered nurses conducted by a community college, college or university and leads to an associate degree in nursing; and003.03PRACTICAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM. A prelicensure educational program for practical nurses of at least 1 academic year conducted by a community college or educational agency.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 97, § 003
Amended effective 8/10/2021