Section Nur 601.02 - Definitions(a) "Clinical preceptor" means a registered nurse who: (1) Holds either a current unencumbered New Hampshire registered nurse license or a current and unencumbered multi-state registered nurse license issued by a compact state pursuant to RSA 326-B: 46;(2) Is employed by a cooperating agency, who assists a nursing student participating in a clinical practicum with acclimating to the role of the nurse; and(3) Evaluates student progress in meeting the goals and objectives of the program.(b) "Clinical teacher" means a registered nurse who holds either a current unencumbered New Hampshire registered nurse license or a current and unencumbered multi-state registered nurse license issued by a compact state pursuant to RSA 326-B:46, and who will be responsible for the supervision and guidance of no more than 2 nursing students during a clinical experience.(c) "Cooperating agency" means a participating agency providing student clinical experiences.(d) "Distance education" means instruction offered by any means, whether synchronous or asynchronous, where the student and faculty are in separate physical locations.(e) "First level nurse" means a nurse who provides and coordinates patient care after graduating from an approved program of at least 2 years in length. Regionally, he or she might be referred to as a professional nurse or registered nurse.(f) "Full approval" means the status granted to a nursing education program that has graduated its first class and is determined by the board to have complied with Section 326- B: 32 and these rules.(g)"Good academic standing" means the nursing student is in compliance with his or her institution's degree program's definition of good standing and is making satisfactory progress toward the completion of degree requirements within the time limits of the degree program, including approved extensions.(h) "Home state/jurisdiction" means the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) member state/jurisdiction where the nursing education program has legal domicile.(i) "Host state/jurisdiction" means the NCSBN member state/jurisdiction, outside of the home state/jurisdiction where students participate in didactic coursework through distance learning and/or clinical experiences.(j) "Initial approval" means the status granted to a new nursing education program that has been approved by the board to admit students.(k) "Institutional accreditation" means the formal recognition or acceptance of the governing institution by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.(l) "NCLEX- PN" means an examination offered through the NCSBN entitled the National Council Licensure Examinations by Practical Nurses.(m) "NCLEX- RN" means an examination offered through the NCSBN entitled the National Council Licensure Examinations by Registered Nurses.(n) "Nurse educator" means a person who holds either a current unencumbered New Hampshire registered nurse license or a current and unencumbered multi-state registered nurse license issued by a compact state pursuant to RSA 326-B:46, and who provides instruction in core theoretical or clinical nursing courses.(o) "Program accreditation" means the formal recognition or acceptance of the nursing education program by a specialized professional nursing accrediting agency recognized as such by the United States Department of Education.(p) "Probation" means the status granted to a nursing education program when there is evidence at any time of non-compliance with RSA 326- B: 32 or these rules.(q) "Second level nurse" means a nurse who provides basic nursing care under the direction of a first level nurse. Regionally, he or she might be referred to as a practical nurse or vocational nurse.(r) "Sponsoring institution official" means the person with authority to bind the educational institution in all matters related to nursing program approval and ongoing oversight of the nursing program.(s) "Withdrawal of approval" means an action taken by the board when it has been determined that the program fails substantially to meet the standards set forth in RSA 326-B: 32 or these rules and fails to correct the deficiencies within the time specified by the board.N.H. Admin. Code § Nur 601.02
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Nur 100) #5887, eff 8-26-94; ss by #6778, eff 6-26-98; ss by #8664, INTERIM, eff 6-24-06, EXPIRED: 12-21-06
New.#8873, eff 4-24-07; ss by #9096, eff 2-23-08; ss by #10301, eff 3-22-13
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11024, Effective 1/23/2016, Expires 1/23/2026.