Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 10-1-5 - Practical Nursing Program Advisory Committee5.1. The sponsoring agency offering a program in practical nursing shall appoint an advisory committee composed of members of the community interested in the education of practical nurses and the health care of individuals.5.2. The practical nursing program advisory committee shall meet at least twice each year.5.3. The committee should include at least 1 of each of the following: a consumer; a director of nursing service; a hospital administrator; a licensed practical nurse; and a registered nurse. The committee members shall represent acute and long term care facilities and community health agencies. A current student representative from the program shall participate on the Advisory Committee with the exception of discussions and decisions pertaining to confidential student, faculty, or program information. The nurse coordinator and sponsoring agency administrator are ex officio members of the advisory committee. Other program faculty and staff do not serve as voting members on the Program Advisory Committee.5.4. The sponsoring agency and/or faculty of the program shall provide all new Advisory Committee Members with an orientation to the program, the Committee's role and functions, and any other information which is relevant to the performance of their duties.5.5. Members of the advisory committee should:5.5.1. Be familiar with the relationships between the program and clinical practice areas;5.5.2. Assist in interpreting the program to the community, e.g., function in a liaison capacity;5.5.3. Be aware of the current concepts in practical nurse education and health trends in the area; and5.5.4. Make recommendations for improvement in the program.