D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5603

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-5603 - FULL APPROVAL

5603.1

The Board may grant full approval to a program after initial approval provided that the program meets the following applicable standards:

(a) The percentage of the program's National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rate is at least eighty percent (80%) for first time test takers in pre-licensure programs;

(b) The percentage of the program's certification pass rate is at least eighty percent (80%) for first time test takers in advanced practice registered nursing programs;

(c) A self-evaluation report by the nursing administrator, following the graduation of the first class, indicates compliance with the provisions of this chapter;

(d) The program has received accreditation from a national nursing accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;

(e) The controlling educational institution has received accreditation from a regional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;

(f) The program has demonstrated continued ability to meet the standards and requirements of this chapter; and

(g) Demonstrated compliance with the requirements of this chapter during the site visit.

5603.2

In order to maintain full approval a program shall demonstrate the following:

(a) The annual pass rate for first time test takers on the licensure or certification examination is not less than eighty percent (80%);

(b) The annual program reports that meet requirements of this chapter; and

(c) The accreditation status that verifies the program meets requirements of this chapter.

5603.3

The Board shall maintain a list of approved programs. The list shall be maintained up to date on the Department's Internet website. The list shall also be compiled and published annually and available to the public upon request.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5603

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7190 (July 23, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 2116 (March 9, 2007); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 16319 (12/25/2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 12447 (11/26/2021)