Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 21.63 - Diploma programs utilizing cooperating agencies(a) Cooperating agencies within this Commonwealth shall be subject to the following: (1) The agreement between the educational unit in nursing and the cooperating agency shall be developed jointly, recorded in writing, reviewed periodically by both parties, revised as occasion requires and consistently adhered to by those responsible for implementing the provisions.(2) Cooperating agencies on the approved list shall submit changes on curriculum content to the Board for approval before schools are notified of the changes.(b) Cooperating agencies outside of this Commonwealth shall be subject to the following: (1) The state board of nursing of the state in which the cooperating agency is located shall be contacted to determine the approval status of that agency in that state. Only fully approved programs may be considered.(2) The school wishing to establish agreements with a cooperating agency shall initiate meetings with the proposed cooperating agency to determine: (i) Compatibility of the educational philosophy and objectives of the cooperating agency with those of the parent school.(ii) Effectiveness with which the planned program of the cooperating agency can be utilized as a part of the total educational program of the school.(iii) Quality of the faculty of the cooperating agency.(iv) Ability of the cooperating agency to absorb an additional affiliating school.(3) Following the exploratory meetings, the school shall submit written notification of intent to establish an affiliation with the cooperating agency for Board approval. The following shall accompany the letter of intent:(i) A copy of the master curriculum plan of the school indicating the placement of the proposed program.(ii) A copy of the course syllabus offered by the cooperating agency.(iii) Faculty biographical forms on all faculty in the cooperating agency.(iv) One copy of the annual report form required by the Board, completed by the cooperating agency.(v) A copy of the agreement or contract between the cooperating agency and the affiliating school.(vi) A list of affiliating schools utilizing the cooperating agency.(c) A cooperating agency providing faculty and instruction for clinical nursing courses shall be responsible for submitting 15 copies of proposed curriculum changes to the Board prior to the announcement of change to the affiliating school.(d) Diploma schools of nursing utilizing their own faculties shall be subject to the following provisions: (1) Agreements to utilize field agencies outside the structural control of the controlling institution shall be initiated by the school of nursing.(2) Cooperating agencies or services selected by the school shall be approved by the appropriate State and National bodies, if such exist.(3) The agreement between the school of nursing and the cooperating agency shall be developed jointly, recorded in writing, reviewed periodically by both parties, revised as occasion requires and consistently adhered to by those responsible for implementing the provisions.(4) The agreement shall insure full control of student education by the faculty of the program. The faculty shall have the freedom to teach and guide students and to select appropriate learning experiences in consultation with designated members of the agency staff.(5) The field agencies selected for use shall have the quality and variety of resources for planned learning experiences needed for the purpose of the program of the school of nursing.The provisions of this §21.63 amended October 22, 1976, effective 10/23/1976, 6 Pa.B. 2677; amended September 16, 1983, effective 9/17/1983, 13 Pa.B. 2829.