21 NCAC 36 .0320. STUDENTS

(a)  Students in nursing programs shall meet requirements established by the controlling institution.  Additional requirements may be stipulated by the nursing program for students because of the nature and legal responsibilities of nursing education and nursing practice.

(b)  Admission requirements and practices shall be stated and published in the controlling institution's publications and shall include assessment of:

(1)           record of high school graduation, high-school equivalent, or earned credits from a post-secondary institution;

(2)           achievement potential through the use of previous academic records and pre-entrance examination cut-off scores that are consistent with curriculum demands and scholastic expectations; and

(3)           physical and emotional health that would provide evidence that is indicative of the applicant's ability to provide safe nursing care to the public.

(c)  The number of students enrolled in nursing courses shall not exceed the maximum number approved by the Board as defined in 21 NCAC 36 .0302(f) and 21 NCAC 36 .0321(k) by more than 10 students.

(d)  The nursing program shall publish policies in nursing student handbook and college catalog that provide for identification and dismissal of students who:

(1)           present physical or emotional problems which conflict with safety essential to nursing practice and do not respond to treatment or counseling within a timeframe that enables meeting program objectives.

(2)           demonstrate behavior which conflicts with safety essential to nursing practice.

(e)  The nursing program shall maintain a three year average at or above 95 percent of the national pass rate for licensure level pass rate on first writing of the licensure examination for calendar years ending December 31.

(f)  The controlling institution shall publish policies in nursing student handbook and college catalog for transfer of credits or for admission to advanced placement and the nursing program shall determine the total number of nursing courses or credits awarded for advanced placement.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90‑171.23(b)(8); 90‑171.38; 90-171.43;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2006; August 1, 1998; January 1, 1996; June 1, 1992; January 1, 1989; January 1, 1984.