The purpose and effect is to clarify the program approval process.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Nursing

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B9-2.001: Definitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect is to clarify the program approval process.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Definitions.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 464.006, 464.019(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.019 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Rick Garcia, Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B9-2.001 Definitions.

(1) Approved nursing education program: a nursing education program leading to initial licensure which has been approved by the Board after having met the standards of nursing education. Each initial licensure program (i.e., professional, baccalaureate, or practical nursing) and each campus offering an initial nursing education program require separate, individual program approvals by the Board. campus and geographical location of the nursing education program is approved separately.

(2) through (24) No change.

Specific Authority 464.006, 464.019(2) FS. Law Implemented 464.019 FS. History–New 7-15-80, Amended 11-22-84, Formerly 21O-7.20, Amended 2-5-87, 6-8-88, Formerly 21O-7.020, Amended 9-7-93, Formerly 61F7-2.001, 59S-2.001, Amended 12-11-97, 1-28-02, 10-19-06,________.