Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE
Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA
Section 172-97-003 - CLASSIFICATION OF PRELICENSURE PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION

Universal Citation: 172 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 97 ยง 003

Current through September 17, 2024

The nursing education program shall be an integral part of a governing academic institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. There are 2 types of prelicensure programs for registered nurses and one type for licensed practical nurses.

003.01 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM. A prelicensure program for registered nurses conducted by a university or college and leads to a baccalaureate degree in nursing;

003.02 ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM. A prelicensure program for registered nurses conducted by a community college, college or university and leads to an associate degree in nursing; and

003.03 PRACTICAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM. A prelicensure educational program for practical nurses of at least 1 academic year conducted by a community college or educational agency.

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