Purpose


For 64B9-2.001, the purpose is to add to the definition of ”approved nursing education program” a requirement for the Board’s separate approval of each campus and geological location and to add a definition for a “Distance Learning Program.” For 64B9-2.002, the purpose is to require course outlines for all courses, and to permit nursing programs to submit letters of intent from clinical facilities in lieu of previously executed contracts; to permit new, small programs to combine statistics from two graduating classes to determine if the program meets the required passing rates on the national licensing exam; to extend the program approval period from three to five years or to be concurrent with national or regional accreditation, and to clarify documentation required with applications for approval. For 64B9-2.008, the purpose is to permit more efficient requirements for clinical facility approval and to correct erroneous language. For 64B9-2.011, the purpose is to extend program approval requirements to out-of-state programs with clinical instruction in Florida and to distance learning programs; for 64B9-2.013, the purpose is to set forth the changes related to multiple locations that require Board approval and for 64B9-2.015, the purpose is to clarify that the programs requirements apply to all programs, regardless of the educational delivery method.