Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 10-1-9 - Students9.1. Selection of students. 9.1.1. An Applicant shall have completed the tenth grade or its equivalent, as required by W. Va. Code § 30-7A-3. Applicants shall hold a high school or equivalency diploma if a program wishes to participate in federal student loan programs. The faculty should use standardized tests specific to nursing that measure general intelligence and evaluate academic achievements on high school, college and GED transcripts when considering applicants. The nurse coordinator shall file a copy of the admission criteria, including the pre-entrance test used and the minimum acceptable score for admission, with the board.9.1.2. Readmission, transfer, withdrawal and advance standing. 9.1.2.a. The faculty shall prepare the written policies and evaluation procedures for readmission, transfer, withdrawal and advance standing of students. The nurse coordinator shall decide whether to accept transfer of a student.9.1.2.b. A student shall be enrolled in a program for a minimum of 90 days before a diploma may be granted, in order to allow the faculty sufficient time to evaluate the students achievements in theory and skills.9.1.2.c. The nurse coordinator shall prepare a final transcript of the student's grades showing credits granted from the original program and credits granted from the program graduating the student.9.1.2.d. An applicant shall meet the requirements of the board to be eligible to take the licensure examination.9.2. The board may refuse to admit an applicant to the licensure examination who has been convicted of a felony, is habitually intemperate or addicted to the use of habit forming drugs, who is mentally incompetent or who is guilty of professional misconduct including conviction of a misdemeanor with substantial relationship to the practice of practical nursing. West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses Policies Regulating Licensure, of the Licensed Practical Nurse 10CSR2. The sponsoring agency should require that students accepted into the program have a pre-admission criminal history records check. The sponsoring agency shall develop written policies which relate to admission of students with a criminal history. The written policy shall include a statement advising the applicant to contact the board office to discuss the potential impact of a criminal conviction on the board application and licensure process as a practical nurse at the completion of the practical nursing program.9.3. The sponsoring agency shall require that students accepted into the program have a pre-admission physical, a drug screen, a tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray, immunization for Hepatitis B, as well as other immunizations as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. The board recommends that a student have a pre-admission dental examination with dental repairs. The program's faculty shall develop policies related to student health services.9.4. The sponsoring agency should develop a written policy which provides for random drug screening during the course of the instructional year.9.5. The faculty shall develop written policies regarding absences due to illness or other causes.9.6. The sponsoring agency shall determine the number and schedule of vacation days and holidays. The board recommends a minimum of 3 weeks vacation and all legal holidays.9.7. The sponsoring agency should provide for qualified counseling services for the students. The faculty should refer students to the qualified counseling service for problems which are not related to the course of instruction.9.8. The sponsoring agency shall establish written policies regarding the scholastic and personal achievement required of students for graduation from the program. Students receiving a diploma indicating satisfactory completion of an accredited program in practical nursing are eligible to apply to take the licensure examination.