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North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-12.1-17. Nursing education programs

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The board shall adopt and enforce administrative rules establishing standards for nursing education programs leading to initial or advanced licensure. In-state programs must be approved by the board. Out-of-state programs must be approved by the state board of nursing of the jurisdiction in which the program is headquartered. The board shall approve, review, and reapprove nursing education programs in this state. The board may not require a statement of intent as part of the approval process under this section.

2. The standards established under this section for a program leading to licensure as a licensed practical nurse:

a. Must allow for a program that offers two or more academic years of course study or the equivalent;

b. Must allow for a program that offers less than two academic years of course study or the equivalent; and

c. May not allow for a program that offers less than one academic year of course study or the equivalent.

3. The standards established under this section for a program leading to licensure as a registered nurse:

a. Must allow for a program that offers four or more academic years of course study or the equivalent;

b. Must allow for a program that offers less than four academic years of course study or the equivalent; and

c. May not allow for a program that offers less than two academic years of course study or the equivalent.

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