For 2.017, to provide a mechanism by which to obtain approval of nursing education programs; for 2.018, to require and outline parameters for annual reporting of each approved nursing education program; for 2.019, to require documentation of ...

Notice of Proposed Rule

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Nursing

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B9-2.017Approval of Nursing Education Programs

64B9-2.018Annual Report

64B9-2.019Documentation of Accredited Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 64B9-2.017, F.A.C. to provide a mechanism by which to obtain approval of nursing education programs; for Rule 64B9-2.018, F.A.C. to require and outline parameters for annual reporting of each approved nursing education program; for Rule 64B9-2.019, F.A.C. to require documentation of accredited nursing education programs.

SUMMARY: Obtain approval of nursing education programs and require annual reporting and accreditation documentation of same.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule.  A SERC has not been prepared by the agency. The agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein:  During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature.  No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 464.006, 464.019 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.019 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252, [phone]

 

THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B9-2.017 Approval of Nursing Education Programs.

An educational institution that wishes to conduct a program in this state for the prelicensure education of professional or practical nurses shall submit to the department the following:

(1) A complete program application, Form DH-MQA 1211 (revised 3/10), “Application for New Nursing Program,” which is incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained from the Board office, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05078 or at http://floridasnursing.gov/, demonstrating the proposed program meets the requirements of section 464.019, F.S. The application is available from the board office or on the board’s website at http://floridasnursing.gov.

(2) A review fee of $1,000 for each prelicensure nursing education program to be offered regardless of the location of the instructional site.

Rulemaking Authority 464.006, 464.019 FS. Law Implemented 464.019 FS. History–New _____.

 

64B9-2.018 Annual Report.

By November 1 of each year, each approved program shall submit to the board an annual report comprised of an affidavit certifying continued compliance with subsection 464.019(1), F.S., a summary description of the program’s compliance with subsection 464.019(1), F.S., and documentation for the previous academic year that, to the extent applicable, describes:

(1) The number of student applications received, qualified applicants, applicants accepted, accepted applicants who enroll in the program, students enrolled in the program, and program graduates;

(2) The program’s retention rates for students tracked from program entry to graduation; and

(3) The program’s accreditation status, including identification of the accrediting agency.

Rulemaking Authority 464.006, 464.019 FS. Law Implemented 464.019 FS. History–New _____.

 

64B9-2.019 Documentation of Accredited Programs.

Documentation of an accredited nursing education program that prepares students for the practice of professional nursing shall initially be demonstrated by submission by the school to the board a copy of the notification letter from the accrediting body granting accreditation to the program and annually thereafter by submitting to the board a copy of the letter from the accrediting body demonstrating continuation of the program’s accredited status.

Rulemaking Authority 464.006, 464.019 FS. Law Implemented 464.019 FS. History–New _____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 5, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 2, 2015