Pennsylvania Statutes Title 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed) § 216.1. Education programs, standards and approval

The Board shall establish standards for the operation and approval of nursing education programs for the preparation of registered professional nurses and for the carrying out of the rights given to the Board under this act. Programs for the preparation of registered professional nurses shall be established or conducted only with the approval of the Board. Initial approval shall be followed by submission of an annual report by the program to the Board and a site visit of the program at least once every three years to assure maintenance of acceptable standards.