Alabama Administrative Code
Title 610 - ALABAMA BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 610-X-3 - NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Section 610-X-3-.03 - Outcome Standards
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024
(1) Graduates shall demonstrate theoretical and clinical competence for entry into practice.
(2) The Board-calculated prelicensure annual pass rate for each prelicensure program shall be published by the Board annually.
(3) Programs shall develop, maintain, and adhere to their written plan for the systematic evaluation of the program that is comprehensive, demonstrates ongoing evaluation, is based on program outcomes, and incorporates continuous improvement. The systematic evaluation plan shall include:
(4) Programs shall maintain and produce, at the Board's request:
(5) Approved Nursing Education Programs shall be evaluated for continuing approval by the Board not less than every five (5) years, but may be evaluated more frequently based on deficiencies, identified areas of concern, or receipt of a complaint.
(6) Nursing programs shall complete the Nursing Education Annual Report in a format specified by the Board within the time specified.
(7) The Board may review and analyze various sources of information regarding program performance, including, but not limited to:
(8) Education Program Annual Report.
(9) Continuing approval will be granted upon the Board's verification that the program is in compliance with the Board's nursing education administrative rules in Chapter 610-X-3.
Rule 610-X-3-.02 was renumber to .04 as per certification filed September 25, 2006; effective October 30, 2006. Rule .04 was renumbered to .05 and replaced by new .04 as per certification filed November 19, 2010; effective December 24, 2010. Rules 610-X-3-.03, Distance Education, and 610-X-3-.04, Out of State Programs Conducting Clinical Experience in Alabama, are repealed and Rule 610-X-3-.05 renumbered .03 per certification published November 30, 2020; effective January 14, 2021.
Author: Alabama Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-21-5.