Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 054 - Nursing, Board of
Sub-Agency 0002 - General
Chapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Section 6-3 - General Standards for Nursing Education Programs

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 6-3

Current through March 23, 2024

All nursing education programs operating in Wyoming shall meet these requirements.

(a) Purpose and outcomes are consistent with:

(i) The Wyoming Nurse Practice Act, Board Rules, and other state and federal laws; and

(ii) Accepted standards governing the practice of nursing appropriate for graduates of the type of program offered.

(b) Current accreditation, or approved to pursue accreditation, of:

(i) Parent institution by an accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education for postsecondary institutions; and

(ii) Program by a national nursing accreditation agency recognized by the Board.

(c) The parent institution or program shall notify the Board of any changes affecting their respective accreditation status within thirty (30) days.

(d) Prior to any clinical learning experiences, the parent institution shall execute a written contract with the cooperating clinical facility establishing and defining:

(i) The responsibilities of each party;

(ii) The period of the agreement; and

(iii) Conditions under which renewal, renegotiation, or termination could take place.

(e) The parent institution shall maintain a copy of each executed contract and provide it to the Board upon request.

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