Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 11 - TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 219 - ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE EDUCATION
Section 219.6 - Administration and Organization
Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024
(a) The advanced practice registered nursing education program shall operate within or be affiliated with a college or university authorized to award graduate degrees.
(b) The governing institution shall be regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(c) There shall be an organizational chart that demonstrates the relationship of the advanced practice registered nursing education program to the governing institution and indicates lines of responsibility and authority.
(d) In colleges and universities, the advanced practice registered nursing education program shall have comparable status with other academic units within the governing institution in such areas as budgetary authority, rank, promotion, tenure, leave, benefits, and professional development.
(e) Salaries shall be adequate to recruit, employ, and retain sufficient qualified nursing faculty members with graduate preparation and expertise necessary for students to meet program goals.
(f) The governing institution shall provide financial support and resources needed to operate an advanced practice registered nursing education program that meets the legal and educational requirements of the Board and fosters achievement of program goals. The financial resources shall support adequate educational facilities, equipment, and qualified administrative and instructional personnel.
(g) Each advanced practice registered nursing education program shall be administered by a qualified individual who is accountable for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the advanced practice registered nursing education program. The dean or director shall:
(h) Sufficient time shall be provided for the dean/ director to administer the program. The teaching load shall not negatively impact program administration responsibilities.
(i) When the dean/director of the advanced practice registered nursing education program changes, the dean/director shall submit to the Board written notification of the change indicating the final date in the position.
(j) The dean/director shall have the authority to direct the advanced practice registered nursing education program in all its phases, including approval of teaching staff, selection of appropriate clinical sites, admission, progression, probation, dismissal of students, and enforcement of student policies. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(k) The dean or director of the nursing program shall notify Board Staff immediately when there is a change in the name of the advanced practice registered nursing education program or the governing institution, or when there are changes in the contact information.