South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:48 - NURSES
Chapter 20:48:07 - Approval of nursing education programs
Section 20:48:07:28 - Curriculum construction and evaluation

(1) Reflect the philosophy, purpose, and outcomes of the nursing education program and be consistent with professional nursing standards and scope of practice as regulated by SDCL chapter 36-9 and 36-9 A and articles 20:48 and 20:62;

(2) Be planned in accordance with the governing institution's calendar and requirements for the degree, certificate, or diploma and have a combination of nursing and non-nursing credits based on a rationale that ensures preparation for the safe and effective practice of nursing and that meets the intent of the program offered;

(3) Use learning experiences and methods of instruction to fulfill curricular objectives which provide similar learning experiences for all students; provide and document alternative learning experiences to address the lack of some essential aspects of clinical experience;

(4) Correlate theoretical instruction and clinical or practicum experiences;

(5) Provide for progression in knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes of nursing students;

(6) Be evaluated by the faculty according to a systematic plan that provides for student and alumni participation and incorporates quality improvement;

(7) Use course outlines which are updated annually, available to students and program faculty, and include:

(8) Be organized to teach content in separate courses or in combination with other concepts which are integrated into broader-based courses; and

(9) Lead to the achievement of course objectives, expected student learning outcomes, and program outcomes.