W. Va. Code R. § 133-58-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 133-58-2 - Definitions

2.1. Unless the context in which used clearly requires a different meaning, the definitions contained in W. Va. Code §§ 18B-1-2 and 18C-3-3 apply to this rule in addition to the definitions set forth below.

2.2. "Accredited nursing program" means that an institution of higher education's programs for the prelicensure education of professional or practical nurses have been validated and meet established professional standards for academic quality as adopted by a national nursing accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

2.3. "Applicant" means a student who has applied for an initial award or renewal award of a Nursing Scholarship, but has not yet been awarded the scholarship.

2.4. "Approved nursing program" means that an institution of higher education's programs for the prelicensure education of professional or practical nurses meet the requirements and otherwise comply with the standards established by the West Virginia Board of Professional Nurses in W. Va. Code § 30-7-1, et seq. or the West Virginia Board of Practical Nurses in W. Va. Code § 30-7A-1, et seq.

2.5. "Recipient" means a person who has been awarded a Nursing Scholarship in accordance with the terms of this rule and the Scholarship Agreement set forth in Section 8 of this rule.

2.6. "Vice Chancellor" means the Vice Chancellor for Administration, as that position is described in W. Va. Code § 18B-4-2, or his or her designee.

W. Va. Code R. § 133-58-2