Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1000 - Nursing
Chapter 1000-02 - Rules and Regulations of Licensed Practical Nurses
Section 1000-02-.08 - SCHOOLS - STUDENTS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1000-02-.08

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) Selection and Admission. - Admission practices shall be based on stated policies for selection and admission of students.

(a) There shall be provision for obtaining and compiling pertinent information about applicants for the program.

(b) Educational preparation shall be verified before acceptance into a school. Applicant must have completed the twelfth grade or its equivalent or has successfully passed the test for and has received a general equivalency diploma as determined by the State Department of Education.

(2) Transfer and Readmission of Students. - A student may be readmitted and accepted by transfer to a program at the discretion of the school. It shall be incumbent on the school to show that such readmission and/or transfer admission is within the established entrance policies and standards, that provision be made for each student to meet the requirements of the school for graduation and to qualify for the licensing examination. Consultation concerning this may be sought from the Board.

(3) Promotion and Graduation. - Policies regarding achievement required for continuance and graduation from the program shall be stated in writing and made available to students.

(a) Graduation shall depend upon satisfactory completion of total requirements of the program.

(b) All requirements for acceptance for licensure shall be met before the date of examination. A School is expected to recommend its graduates as to health, general and practical nursing education at the time they apply for licensure.

(4) Health.

(a) All schools shall have an adequate student health program.

(b) A continuous counseling and guidance program shall be provided to facilitate optimum development of the student.

(5) Reserved for Future Use.

Authority: T.C.A. § 63-736(c).

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