September 2013 COMPARISON CROSSWALK PRE-LICENSURE NURSING PROGRAMS CABRN-CCNE

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1 COMPARISON CROSSWALK PRE-LICENSURE NURSING PROGRAMS CABRN-CCNE CABRN CCNE s/ I Approval Requirements. s/ Purpose (a) In order for a program to be approved by the board or to retain its approval, it shall comply with all requirements set forth in this article and in sections 2786 through 2788 o are f the code. (b) A material misrepresentation of fact by a program applicant or an approved nursing program in any information required to be submitted to the board is grounds for denial of approval or revocation of the program's approval. II Administration And Organization Of The Nursing Program SECTION 1424(a) There shall be a written statement of philosophy and objectives that serves as a basis for curriculum structure. Such statement shall take into consideration the individual difference of students, including their cultural and ethnic background, learning styles, goals, and support systems. It shall also take into consideration the concepts of nursing and man in terms of nursing activities, the environment, the health-illness continuum, and relevant knowledge from related disciplines.. Accreditation is intended to accomplish: 1. hold programs accountable to the community of interest and to one another 2. evaluate the success of a nursing program in achieving their mission, goals and outcomes 3. assess the extent to which a nursing program meets accred. standards 4. to inform the public of the purposes and values of accred. and to identify nursing programs that meet these standards. 5. Foster CQI in nursing programs s Phil./obj. of program consistent and a basis for curriculum Phil statement available I writing for all to see Obj clear, behavioral and in syllabus Phil in Self Study A. Students use program phil. in their experiences in the program. B. Phil includes faculty s beliefs about: 1. Person (humanity) 2. Art and science of nursing. 3. Nursing education, including the following individual differences among students, a. Cultural milieu, b. Ethnic background, c. Learning styles, and d. Support systems. C. Program objectives reflect philosophy. 1-A. The mission, goals and expected program outcomes are: Congruent with those of the parent institution Consistent with relevant professional nursing standards and guidelines for preparation of nursing professionals The program s mission statement, goals and expected outcomes are written and accessible to current and prospective students, faculty and other constituents. Program outcomes include student outcomes, faculty outcomes, and other outcomes identified by the program. A mission statement may relate to all nursing programs offered by the nursing unit or specific programs may have separate mission statements. Program goals are clearly differentiated by level when multiple degree/certificate programs exist. Student outcomes may be expressed as competencies, objectives, benchmarks or other terminology congruent with institutional and program norms Professional standards and guidelines required by CCNE include: Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional (AACN 2008) Essentials of Master s Education in Nursing (AACN 2011) Essentials of Doctoral Education for advanced Practice (AACN 2006) Criteria for Evaluation of NP programs (NTF) And additional standards and guidelines and role appropriate/area education selected by the program 1

2 SECTION 1424(b) The policies and procedures by which the program is administered shall be in writing, shall reflect the philosophy and objectives of the program, and shall be available to all students. s All policies /procedures reflect its philosophy and objectives. Documents where information is available to students are included in the Self-Study; Nursing Student Handbook with each Self-Study. A. Written policies and procedures are available to student on the following activities: Admissions Promotion; Retention; Graduation; Dismissal; Grievance policies Transfer and Challenge policies. B. Students state they are aware of policies and procedures of the program; apply to all 1-B. The mission, goals and expected student outcomes are reviewed periodically and revised as appropriate to reflect: Professional nursing standards and guidelines The needs and expectations of the community of interest I-E. Documents and publications are accurate. A process is used to notify constituents about changes in documents and publications. There is a defined process for periodic review and revision of program mission, goals and expected student outcomes. The review process has been implemented and resultant action reflects professional nursing standards and guidelines. The community of interest is defined by the nursing unit. The needs and expectations of the community of interest are reflected in the mission, goals and expected student outcomes. Input from the community of interest is used to foster program improvement. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED: Mission, goals and expected program outcomes Copies of all professional standards and guidelines References to the program s offerings, outcomes, accreditation/approval status, academic calendar, recruitment and admission policies, grading policies, degree/certificate completion requirements, tuition, and fees are accurate. Information regarding licensure and/or certification examinations for which graduates will be eligible is accurate. For APRN education programs, transcripts or other official documentation specify the APRN role and population focus of the graduate. If a program chooses to publicly disclose its CCNE accreditation status, the program uses either of the following statements: The (baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing/doctor of Nursing Practice and/or post-graduate APRN certificate) at (institution) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, The (baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing/doctor of Nursing Practice and/or post-graduate APRN certificate) at (institution) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( I-F Academic policies of the parent institution and the nursing program are congruent and support achievement of the mission, goals and expected student outcomes. These policies are: Fair and equitable Published and accessible Reviewed and revised s Elaboration Academic policies include but are not limited to those related to student recruitment, admission, retention and progression. Policies are written and communicated to relevant constituencies. Policies are implemented consistently. Differences between nursing program policies and those of the patent institution are identified and support achievement f the program s mission, goals and expected student outcomes. A defined process exists by which policies are regularly reviewed. Policy review occurs and revisions are made as needed. 2

3 SECTION 1424(b)(1) The nursing program shall have a written plan for evaluation of the total program, including admission and selection procedure, attrition and retention of students, and performance of graduates in meeting community needs. s The evaluation process assesses the effectiveness of the total educational program, including the effectiveness of the evaluation plan as a quality improvement tool. The faculty as a whole analyze data collected and make appropriate changes based on that input and the continuing evolution of nursing/health care theory and practice. Faculty utilize a system to track problems and responses over time. A. Written reports of the results of the total program evaluation, including: 1. Attrition rates and patterns, 2. Surveys, e.g., students, graduates, employers, 2. NCLEX pass rates for past five years, and 3. Any student issues or complaints. B. The above reports include: 1. Patterns and trends, 2. Faculty analysis, 3. Outcome of analysis (change, resolution). necessary to foster program improvement IV-A a systematic process is used to determine the program effectiveness IV-B Program completion rates demonstrate program effectiveness DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED: Polices related to student recruitment, admission, retention and progression. University and nursing program policies related to student grievances, transfer, etc. Elaboration The program uses a systematic process to obtain relevant data to determine program effectiveness. The process: Is written, ongoing, and exists to determine achievement of program outcomes Is comprehensive (i.e. includes completion, licensure, certification and employment rates as required by the US DOE and other program outcomes) Identifies which quantitative and /or qualitative data are collected to assess achievement of program outcomes Includes timelines for collection, review f expected and actual outcomes and analysis Is periodically reviewed and revised as appropriate DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED: Evaluation plan with indicators Elaboration The program demonstrates achievement of required program outcomes regarding completion. For each degree (BSN,MSN,DNP) and post graduate APRN certificate programs: Completion rate for each of the three most recent calendar years The program specifies the entry point and defines the time period to completion The program describes the formula it uses to calculate the completion rate The completion rate for the most recent calendar year is 70% or higher** A program with a completion rate of less than 70% for the most recent calendar year provides a written explanation/analysis with documentation for the variance IV-C Licensure and certification pass rates demonstrate program effectiveness. The pre-licensure program demonstrates achievement of required program outcomes regarding licensure The NCLEX-RN pass rate for each campus/sire and track is provided for each of t he past 3 most recent calendar years The NCLEX-RN pass rate for each site/campus track is 80% or higher for the first time test takers for the most recent calendar year. ** As campus/site or track with an NCLEX-RN of less than 80% for first time takers for the most recent calendar year [provides a written explanation/analysis with documentation for the variance 3

4 and a plan to meet the 80% NCLEX-RN pass rate for first time test takers. The explanation may include trend data, information about the numbers of test takers, data relevant t specific campuses/sites tracks and, data on repeat takers. IV-D. Employment rates demonstrate program effectiveness. The program demonstrates achievement of required outcomes regarding employment rates. The employment rate is collected separately for each degree program (baccalaureate,master s, and DNP) and postgraduate APRN certificate program. Data are collected within 12 months of program completion. For example, employment data may be collected at the time of program completion or at any time within 12 months of program completion. The employment rate is 70% or higher. However, if the employment rate is less than 70%, the employment rate is 70% or higher when excluding graduates who have elected not to be employed. Any program with an employment rate less than 70% provides a written explanation/analysis with documentation for the variance. This key element is not applicable to a new degree or certificate program that does not yet have individuals who have completed the program. IV-E. Program outcomes demonstrate program effectiveness. The program demonstrates achievement of outcomes other than those related to completion rates (Key Element IV-B), licensure and certification pass rates (Key Element IV-C), and employment rates (Key Element IV-D); and those related to faculty (Key Element IV-F). Program outcomes are defined by the program and incorporate expected levels of achievement. Program outcomes are appropriate and relevant to the degree and certificate programs offered and may include (but are not limited to) student learning outcomes; student and alumni achievement; and student, alumni, and employer satisfaction data. Analysis of the data demonstrates that, in the aggregate, the program is achieving its outcomes. Any program with outcomes lower than expected provides a written explanation/analysis for the variance.. 4

5 IV-F. Faculty outcomes, individually and in the aggregate, demonstrate program effectiveness The program demonstrates achievement of expected faculty outcomes. Expected faculty outcomes: are identified for the faculty as a group; incorporate expected levels of achievement; reflect expectations of faculty in their roles and evaluation of faculty performance; are consistent with and contribute to achievement of the program s mission and goals; and are congruent with institution and program expectations. Actual faculty outcomes are presented in the aggregate for the faculty as a group, analyzed, and compared to expected outcomes. Section 1424(b)(2) The program shall have procedure for resolving student grievances SECTION 1424(c) There shall be an organizational chart, which identifies the relationships, lines of authority and channels of communication within the program, between the program and other administrative segments of the institution with which it is affiliated, and between the program, the institution and clinical agencies. s Policy for resolution of grievances for SONHP and Univ should be consistent Identify location of written grievance policy in Self Study A. Written SONHP grievance process printed in at least one official document. B. Grievance process available to students, objective and universally applied. s There is an organizational plan that shows lines of authority and channels of communication between the program, the institution and all clinical agencies. Director has responsibility and authority to supervise and evaluate all program faculty and staff. IV-H. Data analysis is used to foster ongoing program improvement. IV-G The program defines and reviews formal complaints according to established policies II-C The Chief nurse administrator: Is a registered nurse (RN) Holds a graduate degree in nursing Holds a doctoral degree if the nursing unit offers graduate program in nursing Is academically and 5 The program uses outcome data for improvement. Data regarding completion, licensure, certification, and employment rates; other program outcomes; and formal complaints are used as indicated to foster program improvement. Data regarding actual outcomes are compared to expected outcomes. Discrepancies between actual and expected outcomes inform areas for improvement. Changes to the program to foster improvement and achievement of program outcomes are deliberate, ongoing, and analyzed for effectiveness. Faculty are engaged in the program improvement process. The program defines what constitutes a formal complaint and maintains a record of formal complaints received. The program s definition of formal complaints includes, at a minimum student complaints. The program s definition of formal complaints and the procedure for filing a complaint are communicated to relevant constituencies. Elaboration Academic support services (e.g. library, technology, distance education support, research support, admission, and advising services) are adequate for students and faculty to meet program requirements and to achieve the mission, goals and expected program outcomes. There is a defined process for regular review of the adequacy of the programs academic support services. Review of academic services occurs and improvements are made as appropriate

6 SECTION 1424(d) The program shall have sufficient resources, including faculty, library, staff and support services, physical space and equipment, including technology, to achieve the program s objectives All faculty responsible for a nursing course, i.e., lead faculty, are approved as an Instructor and an Instructor, Assistant Director or the Director supervises all Assistant Instructors and Clinical Teaching Assistants. A. Nursing Department organizational chart to include clinical agencies and relation to administration. B. Administrators, faculty and students verify authority and communication lines as indicated on organizational chart. C. Summary of minutes reflect identified relationships and communications: 1. faculty meetings 2. interdepartmental meetings 3. interagency meetings s There are adequate resources, including use of technology, to assist the students to achieve the program objectives. Faculty have identified and sought to mitigate any limitations in resources or any barriers students experience in accessing resources. A. Written evaluation of resources, to include: Faculty; Library; Staff services; Support services; Learning/skills laboratory; Laboratory resources; Physical space; Equipment, include technology, such as equipment for simulation; and hardware/software B. Students and faculty verify adequacy of resources. C. Written report demonstrates tracking of any resource concerns or access problems. experientially qualified to accomplish the mission, goals and expected program outcomes; and Provides effective leadership to the nursing unit in achieving its mission, goals and expected program outcomes 1-D Faculty and students participate in program governance II-A. Fiscal and physical resources are sufficient to enable the program to fulfill its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Adequacy of resources is reviewed periodically and resources are modified as needed. II-B Academic support services are sufficient to ensure quality and are evaluated on a regular basis to meet program and student needs. Roles of the faculty and students in the governance of the program, including those involved in distance education, are clearly defined and promote participation. Nursing faculty are involved in the development, review, and revision of academic program policies. The budget enables achievement of the program s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. The budget also supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program. Compensation of nursing unit personnel supports recruitment and retention of qualified faculty and staff. Physical space is sufficient and configured in ways that enable the program to achieve its mission, goals, and expected outcomes. Equipment and supplies (e.g., computing, laboratory, and teaching-learning) are sufficient to achieve the program s mission, goals, and expected outcomes. A defined process is used for regular review of the adequacy of the program s fiscal and physical resources. Review of fiscal and physical resources occurs and improvements are made as appropriate. Elaboration Academic support services (e.g. library, technology, distance education support, research support, admission, and advising services) are adequate for students and faculty to meet program requirements and to achieve the mission, goals and expected program outcomes. There is a defined process for regular review of the adequacy of the programs academic support services. Review of academic services occurs and improvements are made as appropriate. 6

7 SECTION 1424(e) The director and the assistant director shall dedicate sufficient time for the administration of the program. SECTION 1424(f) The program shall have a board-approved assistant director who is knowledgeable and current regarding the program and the policies and procedures by which it is administered, and who is Director and assistant director have specified time set aside for the administration of the program. Dedicated time for administration of the program is sufficient time for the director to perform the functions described in CCR section 1420(h). Director functions include the responsibility and authority to: 1. Develop and implement the program budget, 2. Plan, manage and evaluate all aspects of the program including, but not limited to: a. Faculty and staff, b. Curriculum development and implementation, c. Compliance with Board rules and regulations, and 3. Act as a student advocate. A. Job description for: 1. Director 2. Assistant director B. Semester/quarter schedule for: 1. Director 2. Assistant director s There will be at least one Assistant Director, with a defined duty statement, who meets the qualifications for Assistant Director II-F. The parent institution and program provide and support an environment that encourages faculty teaching, scholarship, service, and practice in keeping with the mission, goals, and expected faculty outcomes. II-C The Chief nurse administrator: Is a registered nurse (RN) Holds a graduate degree in nursing Holds a doctoral degree if the nursing unit offers graduate program in nursing Is academically and experientially qualified to accomplish the mission, goals and expected program outcomes; and Provides effective leadership to the nursing unit in achieving its mission, goals and expected program outcomes NOTHING FROM CCNE REGARDING THIS Institutional support is available to promote faculty outcomes congruent with defined expectations of the faculty role and in support of the mission, goals, and expected faculty outcomes. For example: Faculty have opportunities for ongoing development in the scholarship of teaching. If scholarship is an expected faculty outcome, the institution provides resources to support faculty scholarship. If practice is an expected faculty outcome, opportunities are provided for faculty to maintain practice competence, and institutional support ensures that currency in clinical practice is maintained for faculty in roles that require it. If service is an expected faculty outcome, expected service is clearly defined and supported. 7

8 delegated the authority to perform the director's duties in the director's absence. SECTION 1424(g) Faculty members shall have the primary responsibility for developing policies and procedures, planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating all aspects of the program. SECTION 1424(h) The faculty shall be adequate in type and number to develop and implement the program approved by the board, and shall include at least one qualified instructor in each of the areas of nursing listed in section 1426(d) who will be the content expert in that area. Nursing faculty members whose teaching as stated in Section 1425(b). The amount of release time and responsibilities of the Assistant Director are specified. A. Credentials of Assistant Director: 1. Assistant Director Approval form 2. Job descriptions of Assistant Director that defines administrative functions performed. B. Nursing Department organizational chart reflecting Assistant Director s role. C. Sufficient dedicated time to perform administrative functions. s Faculty minutes reflects faculty participation by all faculty with regard to: 1. Input into program policy development, 2. Responsibility for program implementation and outcomes, and 3. Evaluation of all aspects of program. A. A summary report of minutes demonstrating faculty s participation on their: 1. Development of policies and procedures 2. Planning, organization, implementing and evaluating all aspects of the program. B. Organizational chart reflecting the manner by which the faculty functions C. Faculty handbook D. Validation from students, faculty and director. Faculty members teaching in the nursing program will meet qualification listed in CCR 1425(c), (d) or (e). Information shall be available on each faculty s current education and experience in teaching theory and III A The curriculum is developed, implemented, and revised to reflect clear statements of expected student outcomes that are congruent with the program s mission and goals, and with the roles for which the program is preparing its graduates II-D. Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the 8 See above The full-time equivalency (FTE) of faculty involved in each program is clearly delineated, and the program provides to CCNE its formula for calculating FTEs. The overall faculty (whether full-time or part-time) is sufficient in number and qualifications to achieve the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes. Faculty-to-student ratios ensure adequate supervision and evaluation and meet or exceed the requirements

9 responsibilities include subject matter directly related to the practice of nursing shall be clinically competent in the areas to which they are assigned SECTION 1424(i) When a non-faculty individual participates in the instruction and supervision of students obtaining clinical experience, his or her responsibilities shall be described in writing and kept on file by the nursing program. SECTION 1424(j) The assistant director shall function under the supervision of the director. Instructors shall function under the supervision of the director or the assistant director. Assistant instructors and clinical teaching assistants shall function under the supervision of an instructor. SECTION 1424(k) The student/teacher ratio in the clinical setting shall be based on the following criteria: (1) Acuity of patient needs; (2) Objectives of the learning experience; clinical. Faculty numbers, including the ratio of full-time to part-time faculty, will be sufficient to safely implement the curriculum. A. Faculty profiles that include the last five years of activities related to their teaching assignment(s) and their approved clinical area(s). CE hours &/or clinical work experiences sufficient to demonstrate faculty expertise and continued clinical competency. B. Identify education and clinical experience that qualifies each content expert for that role. C. List class schedule and faculty assignments and include in Self- Study. D. Faculty Approval/Resignation Notification forms (EDP-P-02)* E. Compliance with policy on content experts. s Non-faculty individuals shall have expertise in the area in which they are responsible for the clinical supervision of students. A. Identification of all non-faculty individuals and their responsibilities written and on file. Describe the hierarchy of the faculty in relation to implementing the curriculum A. List relationships from Director through all faculty and non-faculty members and responsibility for curriculum. B. Supervision is consistent with program organizational chart. Plan to show rationale for student/teacher ratio based on criteria, Section 1424(k). Faculty evaluate initial and ongoing areas in which they teach. II D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. NOTHING FROM CCNE REGARDING THIS II D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; of regulatory agencies and professional nursing standards and guidelines. Faculty are academically prepared for the areas in which they teach. Academic preparation of faculty includes degree specialization, specialty coursework, or other preparation sufficient to address the major concepts included in courses they teach. Faculty teaching in the nursing programs have a graduate degree. The program provides a rationale for the use of any faculty who do not have a graduate degree. Faculty who are nurses hold current RN licensure. Faculty teaching in clinical/ practicum courses are experienced in the clinical area of the course and maintain clinical expertise. Clinical expertise may be maintained through clinical practice or other avenues. Faculty teaching in advanced practice clinical courses meet certification and practice requirements as specified by the relevant regulatory and specialty bodies. Advanced practice nursing tracks are directly overseen by faculty who are nationally certified in that same population-focused area of practice in roles for which national certification is available. 9

10 (3) Class level of the students; (4) Geographic placement of students; (5) Teaching methods; and (6) Requirements established by the clinical agency clinical placement of students. A. Written process for determining student/teacher ratio in all clinical sites. B. Minutes of meetings between faculty and clinical agency personnel. C. A written summary report on student evaluations of clinical settings. D. Students report clinical settings are adequate for them to meet course objectives. academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. III-A The curriculum is developed, implemented, and revised to reflect clear statements of expected student outcomes that are congruent with the program s mission. Curricular objectives (e.g., course, unit, and/or level objectives or competencies as identified by the program) provide clear statements of expected learning that relate to student outcomes. Expected outcomes relate to the roles for which students are being prepared. III-B. Curricula are developed, implemented, and revised to reflect relevant professional nursing standards and guidelines, which are clearly evident within the curriculum and within the expected student outcomes (individual and aggregate). Baccalaureate program curricula incorporate The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008). Master s program curricula incorporate professional standards and guidelines as appropriate. a. All master s degree programs incorporate The Essentials of Master s Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011) and additional relevant professional standards and guidelines as identified by the program. b. All master s degree programs that prepare nurse practitioners incorporate Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NTF, 2012). Graduate-entry program curricula incorporate The 10 Each degree/certificate program incorporates professional nursing standards and guidelines relevant to that program, area, role, population focus, or specialty. The program clearly demonstrates where and how content, knowledge, and skills required by identified sets of standards are incorporated into the curriculum. APRN education programs (degree and certificate) (i.e., Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse Midwife, and Nurse Practitioner) incorporate separate comprehensive graduate level courses to address the APRN core, defined as follows: Advanced physiology/pathophysiology, including general principles that apply across the lifespan; Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques, concepts and approaches; and Advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and Pharmaco-therapeutics of all broad categories of agents. Additional APRN core content specific to the role and population is integrated throughout the other role and population-focused didactic and clinical courses. Separate courses in advanced physiology /pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, and advanced pharmacology are not required for students enrolled in post-master s DNP programs who hold current national certification as advanced practice nurses, unless the program has deemed this necessary. Master s programs that have a direct care focus but are not APRN education programs (e.g. nursing education and Clinical Nurse Leader), incorporate graduate level content addressing the APRN core. They are not required to offer this content as three

11 III Faculty Qualifications & Changes SECTION 1425 All faculty, the director, and the assistant director shall be approved by the board pursuant to the document, Faculty Qualifications and Changes Explanation of CCR Section 1425 (EDP-R- 02 Rev 09/2012), which is incorporated herein by reference. A program shall report to the board all changes in faculty, including changes in teaching areas, prior to employment of, or within 30 days after, termination of employment of a faculty member. Such changes shall be reported on forms provided by the board. Faculty Approval/Resignation Notification form (EDP-P-02, Rev 09/2012) and Director or Assistant Director Approval form (EDP-P- 03, Rev 09/2012) which are herein Director, Assistant Director, and all faculty must have on file in the program and with the Board an approval form, signed by Board staff, approving all administrative or teaching functions performed in the program. All nurse faculty members, Director, and Assistant Director will have a clear and active RN licensed by the board at all times A. Faculty, Assistant Director, and Director forms on file with Board are consistent with assignments and positions held in the program. Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008) and appropriate graduate program standards and guidelines. DNP program curricula incorporate professional standards and guidelines as appropriate. a. All DNP programs incorporate The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006) and additional relevant professional standards and guidelines if identified by the program. b. All DNP programs that prepare nurse practitioners incorporate Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NTF, 2012). Post-graduate APRN certificate programs that prepare nurse practitioners incorporate Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NTF, 2012 II-D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. separate courses. 11

12 incorporated by reference. Each faculty member, director, and assistant director shall hold a clear and active license issued by the board and shall possess the following qualifications: SECTION 1425(a) The director of the program shall meet the following minimum qualifications: (1) A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration; (2) One (1) year's experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities consistent with section 1420(h); (3) Two (2) years experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure registered nursing programs; and (4) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse; or (5) Equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the board. SECTION 1425 (b) The assistant director shall meet the education requirements set forth in subsections (a)(1) above and the experience requirements set forth in subsections (a)(3) and (a)(4) above, or such experience as the board determines to be equivalent. B. List all faculty and administrators of the program showing current, active California RN licensure. RN Director shall meet all requirements of 1425(a). A. Narrative showing how position is filled: 1. Appointed or elected (process), 2. Term of office, and 3. Amount of time for administrative functions. B. Duty statement that includes functions listed under s for section 1424(e). Also refer to definition of director in CCR 1420(h). C. Copy of approved Director or Assistant Director Approval (EDP-P- 03) Note: It is the program s responsibility to demonstrate that a non-nursing degree and/or non-academic administrative experience meets the requirements of 1425(a). The registered nurse Assistant Director shall meet minimum requirements of section 1425(b). A. Narrative showing how position is filled: 1. Appointed or elected position 2. Term of office, and 3. Amount of time for administrative functions. B. Duty statement that includes administrative functions assigned or shared. See definition, CCR section 1420(c) and 1420(e). C. Copy of approved Director or Assistant Director Approval (EDP-P- 03). II-D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. II-D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. 12

13 SECTION 1425(c) An instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: (1) The education requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1); (2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or (B) One (1) academic year or of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrate clinical competency; and (3) Completion of at least one (1) year s experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a postbaccalaureate course, which includes practice in teaching, registered nursing. Instructors in the nursing programs shall meet minimum requirements of section 1425(c). A. Faculty Approval/Resignation Notification (EDP-P-02). B. Description of clinical experience in approved content area within the previous five years. II-D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. SECTION 1425(d) An assistant instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: (1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college which shall include courses in nursing, or in natural, behavioral or social sciences relevant to nursing practice; (2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the content area to which he or she will be assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or (B) One (1) academic year or of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency. SECTION 1425(e) A clinical teaching assistant shall have at least one (1) year continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five years (5) as a registered nurse providing direct patient An Assistant Instructor shall meet minimum requirements of section 1425(d). A. Faculty Approval/Resignation Notification (EDP-P-02). B. Description of clinical experience in approved content area within the previous five years. The clinical teaching assistant shall meet the minimum requirements for section 1425(e). A. Faculty Approval/Resignation II-D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. II-D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; 13

14 care. Notification (EDP-P-02). B. Description of clinical experience in approved content area within the previous five years academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. SECTION 1425(f) A content expert shall be an instructor and shall possess the following minimum qualifications: (1) A master s degree in the designated nursing area; or (2) A master s degree that is not in the designated nursing area and shall: (A) Have completed thirty (30) hours of continuing education or two (2) semester units or three (3) quarter units of nursing education related to the designated nursing area; or have national certification in the designated nursing area from an accrediting organization, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); and (B) Have a minimum of two hundred forty (240) hours of clinical experience within the previous three (3) years in the designated nursing area; or have a minimum of one (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area within the previous five (5) years. IV Faculty Responsibilities Section (a) Each faculty member shall assume responsibility and accountability for instruction, evaluation of students, and planning and implementing curriculum content. At least one content expert in the area of geriatrics, medical-surgical, mental-health/psychiatric nursing, obstetrics, and pediatrics with each expert s qualifying credentials listed in the Self-Study. Refer to CCR 1420(f) for the role of a content expert. Identification of content expert role in the curriculum implementation. A. Faculty profiles that include the last five years of activities related to their teaching assignment(s) and their approved nursing area(s). CE hours and/or clinical work experiences are sufficient to demonstrate faculty expertise and continued clinical competency. B. Identify education and clinical experience that qualifies each content expert for that role C. Description on how content expert role is accomplished in program is included in the Self-Study There shall be a record showing all activities and responsibilities of each faculty member. The Board considers each faculty member responsible for the consistent implementation of the program philosophy, objectives, policies and curriculum. The Board considers part time faculty share the same responsibility as full time faculty. Including, but not limited to A. II-D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. III-A The curriculum is developed, implemented, and revised to reflect clear statements of expected student outcomes that are congruent with the program s mission and goals, and with the roles for which the program is preparing its graduates 14

15 SECTION (b) Each faculty member shall participate in an orientation program, including, but not limited to, the program s curriculum, policies and procedures, strategies for teaching, and student supervision and evaluation SECTION (c) A registered nurse faculty member shall be responsible for clinical supervision only of those students enrolled in the registered nursing program. SECTION (d) Each faculty member shall be clinically competent in the nursing area in which he or she teaches. The board document, Faculty Remediation Guidelines (EDP-R-08 Rev. 02/09), provides guidelines for attaining and documenting clinical competence, and is herein incorporated by reference. V Required Curriculum SECTION 1426(a) The curriculum of a nursing program shall be that set forth in this section and shall be approved by the board. Any revised curriculum shall be approved Schedule of faculty/student rotations. B. Faculty job description C. Program s full-time/part-time policy. D. Students report consistent implementation of philosophy and framework across the curriculum. E. Meeting minutes, such as faculty, curriculum, etc Policy on orientation of a new faculty member. Faculty handbook A. Policy on faculty orientation; B. Verification by faculty members. Registered nurse faculty members are responsible exclusively for clinical supervision of students in the registered nursing program. List names of any faculty with a dual appointment between the institution and service and how position is funded. A. Schedule of faculty/student rotations. B. Clinical agency contracts reflect faculty responsibility for student supervision. Policy on faculty remediation. A. Faculty profiles that include the last five years of activities related to their teaching assignment(s) and their approved clinical area(s). CE hours &/or clinical work experiences sufficient to demonstrate faculty expertise and continued clinical competency. B. Completed faculty remediation plans. The Board of Registered Nursing shall approve the current curriculum of a nursing program prior to its II F The parent institution and program provide and support an environment that encourages faculty teaching, scholarship, service, and practice in keeping with the mission, goals, and expected faculty outcomes. II D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. II D Faculty are: sufficient in number to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and experientially prepared for the areas in which they teach. 15

16 by the board prior to its implementation. SECTION 1426(b) The curriculum shall reflect a unifying theme, which includes the nursing process as defined by the faculty, and shall be designed so that a student who completes the program will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to meet minimum competency standards of a registered nurse. implementation. A. Program curriculum forms are signed and consistent with Board files. 1. Total Curriculum Plan form (EDP-P-05). 2. Course of Instruction form (EDP- P-06). B. Hours & units implemented are consistent with Program and Board files. Curriculum shall have a unifying theme that includes the nursing process and is a plan that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the student to function and meet minimum competency standard for a RN and to meet standards of competence in CCR section Narrative and/or a diagram showing how curriculum model includes nursing process and embodies program philosophy. Each faculty implements curriculum according to agreed upon philosophy, objectives and theoretical framework/unifying theme. A. Consistency of curriculum will be reflected in: 1. Course syllabi, 2. Student and faculty evaluations, and 3. Pattern of attrition across the curriculum. B. Curriculum is relevant to current nursing practice and reflects standards of competence performance (CCR ). This is demonstrated by: 1. NCLEX pass rates and trends, 2. Evaluations of graduate and employer surveys and program reviews III B Curricula are developed, implemented, and revised to reflect relevant professional nursing standards and guidelines, which are clearly evident within the curriculum and within the expected student outcomes (individual and aggregate). (See above for more of the element) III-C. The curriculum is logically structured to achieve expected student outcomes. Baccalaureate curricula build upon a foundation of the arts, sciences, and humanities. Master s curricula build on a foundation comparable to baccalaureate level nursing knowledge. DNP curricula build on a baccalaureate and/or master s foundation, depending on the level of entry of the student. Post-graduate APRN certificate programs build on graduate level nursing competencies and knowledge base. 16 Baccalaureate program faculty and students articulate how knowledge from courses in the arts, sciences, and humanities is incorporated into nursing practice. Post-baccalaureate entry programs in nursing incorporate the generalist knowledge common to baccalaureate nursing education as delineated in The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008) as well as advanced course work. Graduate curricula are clearly based on a foundation comparable to a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Graduate programs delineate how students who do not have a baccalaureate degree in nursing acquire the knowledge and competencies comparable to baccalaureate education in nursing as a foundation for advanced nursing education. Accelerated programs that move students from basic nursing preparation (e.g., associate degree or diploma education) to a graduate degree demonstrate how these students acquire baccalaureate level knowledge and competencies delineated in The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008), even if they do not award a baccalaureate degree in nursing in addition to the graduate degree. DNP programs, whether post-baccalaureate or post-master s, demonstrate how students acquire doctoral-level competencies delineated in The Essentials of

17 SECTION 1426(c) The curriculum shall consist of not less than fifty-eight (58) semester units, or eighty-seven (87) quarter units, which shall include at least the following number of units in the specified course areas: (1)Art and science of nursing, thirty-six (36) semester units or fifty-four (54) quarter units, of which eighteen (18) semester or twenty-seven (27) quarter units will be in theory and eighteen (18) semester or twenty-seven (27) quarter units will be in clinical practice The curriculum shall reflect the minimum requirements as stated in section 1426(c). Curriculum forms signed and dated by Board staff on file match program files. A. Total Curriculum Plan for (EDP-P- 05). B. Required Curriculum/Content Required for Licensure (EDP-P- 06R) C. Approved units and hours consistent: Course syllabi reflect units and hours documented on curriculum forms. A. Board forms, B. College catalog, C. Course syllabi, D. Class schedule, E. Nursing Student Handbook, F. Verification from students and faculty III B Curricula are developed, implemented, and revised to reflect relevant professional nursing standards and guidelines, which are clearly evident within the curriculum and within the expected student outcomes (individual and aggregate). Baccalaureate program curricula incorporate The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008). Master s program curricula incorporate professional standards and guidelines as appropriate. a) All master s degree programs incorporate The Essentials of Master s Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011) and additional relevant professional standards and guidelines as identified by the program. b) All master s degree programs that prepare nurse practitioners incorporate Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (NTF, 2012). Graduate-entry program curricula 17 Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006). The program provides a rationale for the sequence of the curriculum for each program. Essentials for Baccalaureate Education, Essentials for Masters Education