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Week 5 Assignment Guidelines: Curriculum Design, Regulation, and Accreditation in Nursing Education

Assignment Overview: This week will focus on curriculum design, regulation, and accreditation. Upload your paper/presentation by Sunday night at 11:59 pm Mountain Time.

Assignment Details: There are three parts to assignment. It must address the following information.

Part 1: Regulation of Nursing Programs: In the U.S., State Boards of Nursing regulate nursing education in the respective states. You will be provided with a BSN nursing curriculum from a state other than Colorado. Using the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Board of Nursing Regulations (found on the DORA website) for BSN programs, determine if the sample program would be approved in

Colorado.

• Address each of the following: 1. Total credit hours, lecture, lab, simulation, and clinical hours

2. General education core courses (number and types) 3. Nursing courses/content areas and sequence

• What is your conclusion? Would this program be approved in Colorado?

• If not, what changes would have to be made to meet the Colorado requirements? Be specific.

Part 2: You would also want to seek accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Please review the CCNE regulations and address the following:

• Provide a brief overview of the accrediting agency

• Provide the sequence of events required by the accrediting agency for a program to be accredited.

• Based on the organization’s accreditation standards for a BSN program, do you think this curriculum meets these standards?

• If not, what changes would have to be made to obtain accreditation by this organization. Be specific.

• Programs must show evidence of a systematic plan to evaluate the program’s

effectiveness. Briefly describe the type of data that must be collected and assessed.

Part 3: All regulations and accreditation aside, what do you like about this curriculum and what would you change if you could and why? Identify at least two of each.

Resources: In addition to your textbooks or other resources, you must cite the Colorado Board of Nursing rules and regulations and the accrediting agency’s standards.

Format: You can present this as a written paper or a PowerPoint presentation. If you use PowerPoint, be sure that you adequately address all the requirements in the notes section.

Grading: The assignment components will be graded on content, organization, presentation, writing mechanics, and correct APA formatting.

NOTE: The documents needed to complete this assignment is embedded in the Week 5 module.

Course Title Lecture Lab Sim Clinical Credit Hours

Gen Ed

BIO 105 Microbiology 30 20 30 4

ENG 111 Interpersonal Communications 30 30 3

BIO 102 Anatomy and Physiology 30 20 30 4

BIO 202 Anatomy and Physiology II 30 20 30 4

CHM 105 Organic and Biochemistry 30 20 30 4

MAT 101 College Algebra 30 30 3

180 80 0 180 22

Nursing Course Title Lecture Lab Sim Clinical Combined

sim/clinical hours Credit Hours

NUR 300 Nursing Roles and Practice 45 0 0 0 0 3

NUR 301 Health Assessment Skills 45 30 0 0 0 4

NUR 310 Pathophysiology for Nurses 45 0 0 0 0 3

NUR 330 Fundamentals of Nursing 45 45 24 96 120 9

NUR 340 Pharmacology 45 30 0 0 0 4

NUR 360 Medical Surgical Nursing 60 30 40 95 135 8

NUR 210 Therapeutic Nutrition 30 0 0 0 0 3

NUR 380 Behavioral Health Nursing 45 0 48 42 90 5

NUR 420 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 60 0 40 95 135 8

NUR 415 Nursing Care of Women 30 0 20 70 90 4

NUR 430 Nursing Care of Children 30 0 20 70 90 4

NUR 338 Nursing Research 30 0 0 0 0 3

NUR 450 Public Health Nursing 45 0 0 90 90 6

NUR 470 Roles in Nursing and leadership 30 0 0 0 0 3

NUR 480 Nursing Internship 0 0 0 135 135 3

585 135 192 693 885 70Nursing Total

Gen Ed Total

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Healthcare Branch State Board of Nursing

DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES Division of Professions and Occupations – Board of Nursing

NURSING 3 CCR 716-1

CHAPTER 1 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE LICENSURE OF PRACTICAL AND PROFESSIONAL NURSES ……. 3 

CHAPTER 2 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ………………….. 11 

CHAPTER III – RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE IMPOSITION OF FINES ………………………………………. 29 

[CHAPTER IV – Repealed 1994] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 

CHAPTER 5 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS …………………………….. 30 

CHAPTER 6 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ACCREDITATION OF PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS …….. 33 

CHAPTER VII – INITIAL DECISIONS AND RELATED MATTERS [Repealed effective 03/17/2011] ……………………… 42 

CHAPTER VIII – DECLARATORY ORDERS ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 

CHAPTER IX – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE IN RELATION TO IV    AUTHORITY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44 

CHAPTER 10 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION AS A NURSE AIDE ……………………………………….. 49 

CHAPTER 11 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAMS ……………….. 56 

CHAPTER XII – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF MEDICATION AIDE TRAINING PROGRAMS ……… 66 

CHAPTER 13 – RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE DELEGATION OF NURSING TASKS ……………………… 78 

CHAPTER 14 – RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REGISTER PROFESSIONAL NURSES QUALIFIED TO ENGAGE IN 

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 

CHAPTER 15 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE 

REGISTERED NURSES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 90 

CHAPTER 16 – DUTY TO REPORT FELONIES ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 101 

CHAPTER XVII – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE COLORADO CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE REGISTRY ……………. 102 

CHAPTER XVIII – RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS [Repealed effective 

October 1, 2007] …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 105 

CHAPTER 19 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE IN RELATION TO MEDICATION 

AIDE AUTHORITY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 105 

CHAPTER 20 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MULTISTATE NURSE LICENSURE ………………………………………… 111 

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CHAPTER XXI – RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE 

NURSES ENGAGED IN INDEPENDENT PRACTICE …………………………………………………………………………………….. 115 

CHAPTER 22 – RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED ENTITIES TO 

CONDUCT PROFESSIONAL REVIEW OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES …………………………………………………….. 116 

CHAPTER 23  –  RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF  SECTION 12‐ 

36.5‐  104(7)(f),   SECTION   12‐36.5‐104.6(2)(b)(II),   AND   OF   THE   FEDERAL   HEALTH   CARE   QUALITY 

IMPROVEMENT ACT  OF 1986, AS AMENDED ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 118 

CHAPTER 24 ‐ RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADVANCED PRACTICE 

REGISTERED NURSES WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY WHO ENGAGE IN DRUG THERAPY MANAGEMENT WITH 

A COLORADO LICENSED PHARMACIST …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 119 

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DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES

Division of Professions and Occupations – Board of Nursing

NURSING

3 CCR 716-1

[Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.]

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CHAPTER 1 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE LICENSURE OF PRACTICAL AND PROFESSIONAL NURSES

BASIS: The authority for the promulgation of these rules and regulations by the State Board of Nursing is set forth in Sections 12-38-108(1)(b),(c) and (j); 12-38-110; 12-38-111; 12-38-112; 12-38-112.5; and 12- 38-118, C.R.S. The Division name changed pursuant to Section 24-34-102, C.R.S.

PURPOSE: To specify requirements for obtaining and maintaining professional and practical nursing licensure.

1. DEFINITIONS:

For the purposes of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations, the following terms have the indicated meaning:

1.1 Applicant: Any individual seeking a license to practice as a professional or practical nurse in the State of Colorado.

1.2 Approved Nursing Education Program (Approved Professional Nursing Education Program/Approved Practical Nursing Education Program): A course of study which implements the basic professional or practical nursing curriculum prescribed and approved by the Board.

1.3 Board: The Colorado State Board of Nursing.

1.4 Clinical Supervision: The on-site guidance, direction, and review by a professional nurse designated as an instructor/preceptor of the nursing care provided by a holder of a special or student permit pursuant to Sections 6 and 7 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations. This supervision includes assigning nursing responsibilities for patient care appropriately and evaluating the competency of the individual nurse.

1.5 Encumbered: Any current form of discipline against a professional or practical license that restricts the ability to practice, including but not limited to, fine, probation, suspension, revocation, restriction, condition, or limitation imposed on a license.

1.6 Executive Officer: The executive administrator of the Board appointed by the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations pursuant to Section 12-38-107, C.R.S. The Executive Officer has been delegated authority to administer examinations, issue licenses by endorsement and examination, renew licenses, reinstate licenses, inactivate and reactivate licenses, and issue temporary licenses and permits to qualified Applicants, and other delegated functions as stated and set forth in Board rules and policies.

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1.7 Graduate: An individual who has successfully completed the requirements for a degree, diploma, or certificate from an Approved Nursing Education Program or United States armed services traditional nursing education program gained in military service outlined in Section 24-34- 102(8.5), C.R.S.

1.8 Licensee: An individual licensed to practice as a professional or practical nurse by the Board.

1.9 NCLEX: The National Council Licensure Examination maintained, owned, and created by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

1.10 Nontraditional Nursing Education Program: A program with curricula that does not include a faculty supervised teaching/learning component in clinical settings taught concurrently with theoretical content.

1.11 Practice: Any role which requires nursing skill and judgment.

1.12 Unencumbered: No current restriction on a license to practice on any professional or practical nursing license.

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS

2.1 Must apply in a manner approved by the Board.

2.2 Pay application fee.

2.3 Submit proof of successful completion of an Approved Nursing Education Program, as set forth in Sections 3 and 4 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations.

2.4 Submit proof of having passed:

A. The NCLEX RN or NCLEX PN examination for professional or practical nurses; or

B. The State Board Test Pool Examination for Professional Nurses given between 1951 and 1982/1983; or

C. The State Board Test Pool Examination for Practical Nurses given between 1952 and 1982/1983; or

D. A state licensing examination for professional nurses given prior to 1951 or a state licensing examination for practical nurses given prior to 1952.

E. In the event that Applicant examination results are lost or destroyed through circumstances beyond the control of the Board, the Applicant will be required to retake the NCLEX in order to meet requirements for licensure

2.5 Applicant must submit fingerprints for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation responsible for retaining the state’s criminal records set forth in Section 24-60-380(III)(c)(6) C.R.S.

3. LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION

3.1 A Graduate of a Colorado Approved Professional Nursing Education Program is eligible to take the NCLEX examination for professional or practical nursing, provided that:

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A. An official school transcript reflecting completion of institutional requirements for the degree/diploma/certificate and the date of completion is provided to the Board in a secure manner;

B. All other requirements of state law and these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations are met.

3.2 A Graduate of a Colorado Approved Practical Nursing Education Program is eligible to take the NCLEX examination for practical nursing, provided that:

A. An official school transcript reflecting completion of institutional requirements for the degree/diploma/certificate and the date of completion is provided to the Board in a secure manner;

B. All other requirements of state law and these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations are met.

3.3 A Graduate of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing of another state or territory of the United States is eligible to take the NCLEX examination for professional or practical nursing, provided that:

A. The applicant graduated from a traditional nursing education program that was accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or Council for Higher Education Accreditation and approved by a board of nursing of a state or territory of the United States;

B. An official school transcript reflecting completion of institutional requirements for the degree/diploma/certificate and the date of completion is provided in a manner approved by the Board; and

C. All other requirements of state law and these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations are met.

3.4 A Graduate of a United States armed services traditional nursing education program gained in military service as provided for in Section 24-34-102(8.5), C.R.S. that is determined to be substantially equivalent to the criteria set forth in Sections 3.1-3.3 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations is eligible to take the NCLEX examination for professional or practical nursing provided that:

A. An official transcript reflecting completion of institutional requirements for the degree/ diploma/certificate and the date of completion is provided in a manner approved by the Board; or satisfactory evidence of the education provided and assessed on a case by case basis; and

B. All other requirements of state law and these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations are met.

3.5 A Graduate of a Non-traditional Nursing Education Program may take the NCLEX if the requirements as outlined in Section 7 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations are met.

3.6 A Graduate of a foreign nursing education program is eligible to take the NCLEX examination only after:

A. Board review of nursing education credentials as evaluated by a Board-recognized educational credentialing agency; and

B. Having met the standards set by the United States Department of Education on the English competency exam.

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3.7 Applicants must provide official school transcripts in a manner approved by the Board. Applicants of foreign nursing education programs must provide official school transcripts to a Board- recognized educational credentialing agency.

3.8 Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 7 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations, Graduates of a Nontraditional Nursing Education Program that were enrolled in the program on or before January 1, 2006, and with continuous enrollment are deemed to be Graduates of an Approved Nursing Education Program and are eligible to take the NCLEX pursuant to Section 3.1 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations. If the Graduate is unable to establish continuous enrollment, the Graduate must comply with Section 7 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations.

3.9 Applicants once approved may take the NCLEX a maximum of three (3) times within three (3) years of the date the Applicant first took the NCLEX in any state or territory of the United States, or foreign country. Any applicant who wishes to take the NCLEX a fourth (4th) time must:

A. Evaluate his/her deficiencies;

B. Educate and prepare him/herself appropriately, such as, but not limited to, completing appropriate coursework, NCLEX review, or a didactic portion of a refresher course; and

C. Submit, in writing, a petition for a waiver to take the NCLEX a fourth (4th) time, documenting evidence of successful completion of Sections 3.9.A and 3.9.B of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations. The applicant may also include any circumstances they wish the Board to consider. The decision to grant or deny any such waiver is at the sole discretion of the Board. It is anticipated that such waivers will be rare.

D. All requirements of Section 3.9 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations must be completed within 2 years of the date of the third (3rd) NCLEX examination date. If not completed, the application file will be purged.

E. An applicant who has not met criteria as set forth in Sections 3.9 A-D of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations, is not eligible for application by examination in Colorado.

4. LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT

4.1 Applicants are eligible for licensure as a professional or practical nurse by endorsement in Colorado if the Applicant has met the requirements of Section 2 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations, and:

A. Has practiced on an active, unencumbered license in another state or territory of the United States within the last two (2) years of the date of application; or

B. Has not practiced in the last two (2) years, but is currently or has been previously licensed in another state or territory of the United States, graduated from an Approved Nursing Education Program or a recognized military education program approved by a board of nursing of a state or territory of the United States, passed the NCLEX exam, and has demonstrated competency as defined in Section 24-34-102(8)(e), C.R.S.; or

C. Has been previously licensed as a professional nurse in another state or territory of the United States, graduated from a Nontraditional Nursing Education Program, and has worked a minimum of 2,000 hours as a professional nurse and has provided evidence of demonstrated continued competency requirements as defined in Section 24-34- 102(8)(e), C.R.S.; or

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D. Has an encumbered license in another state or territory of the United States, only after review and approval by the Board.

4.2 A temporary license may be granted to an endorsement Applicant if the Applicant meets the requirements of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations and provides proof of an active, unencumbered license issued by another state or territory of the United States in a manner approved by the Board.

A. A temporary licensee shall not be granted a multistate licensure privilege.

4.3 A temporary license to practice professional or practical nursing expires upon the Board’s approval or denial of the application or four (4) months from the date of issue, whichever occurs first.

5. REINSTATEMENT

5.1 A licensee who does not renew his or her license within the 60 day grace period, as set forth in Section 24-34-102(8)(c), C.R.S., will have an expired license and is ineligible to practice until such license is reinstated.

5.2 The licensee must apply for reinstatement in a manner approved by the Board.

5.3 The licensee applying for reinstatement must pay an application fee.

5.4 A licensee who has practiced on an expired license may be subject to disciplinary action.

5.5 A licensee whose license has been expired less than two (2) years must comply with requirements of Sections 5.2 and 5.3 of these Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations.

5.6 An individual whose professional or practical nursing license has been inactive or expired for more than two years must demonstrate competency. The Program Director or designee may accept proof of competency through successful completion of remedial or refresher courses under a restricted license as defined in A and B, below. “Successful completion” means achieving a grade of “C” or better or the equivalent in each course. The Program Director or designee may refer any case to an Inquiry Panel for review.

A. The remedial or refresher courses must have medical/surgical focus, must clearly differentiate knowledge and skill level for RNs and LPNs, and have the following minimum content:

1. Physical assessment, history taking, documentation, and health information technologies;

2. Pharmacology, medication administration, and IV therapy;

3. Nursing knowledge and skills update, based on best evidence; and

4. Legal, ethical, and professional issues.

B. The number of successfully completed contact hours required of each individual to demonstrate competency prior to reinstatement, reactivation, or endorsement will be determined by the number of years that his or her license has been inactive or expired, as follows:

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2-5 years Contact Hours: 80 Theory (including lab) and 80 Clinical

6-10 years Contact Hours: 120 Theory (including lab) and 120 Clinical

more than 10 years Contact Hours: 120 Theory (including lab) and 120 Clinical; and possible additional hours as determined by the Board on a case-by-case basis.

5.7 Upon a petition by the licensee, and with due consideration of the need to protect the public, the Board may accept an alternative method for establishing competency. It is anticipated that such alternative methods for establishing competency will rarely be used. The decision to accept an alternative method for establishing competency is at the sole discretion of the Board.

6. SPECIAL PERMITS

6.1 Permits may be granted, in the Board's discretion, to individuals possessing active and unencumbered licenses to practice professional or practical nursing in other states or territories of the United States, to allow for occasional nursing practice which is patient- or procedure-specific for educational purposes and/or clinical practice of professional development. However, if such nurse has any established or regularly used healthcare agency connections in this state for the provision of such services, the nurse must possess a license to practice nursing in Colorado, except as otherwise provided in these rules.

6.2 All individuals seeking a permit must apply in a manner approved by the Board.

6.3 A permit may be denied if the Applicant has committed any of the acts that would be grounds for discipline under Section 12-38-117, C.R.S.

7. STUDENT PERMITS

7.1 Student permits are intended for students in Nontraditional Nursing Education Programs who must obtain in-state clinical training and experience.

7.2 Eligibility.

A. An individual who is a Graduate of a Nontraditional Nursing Education Program is eligible for a student permit if:

1. The program is physically located in another state or territory of the United States; and

2. The program is accredited by the United States Department of Education and is approved by a board of nursing of a state or territory of the United States.

B. A student permit is not required for persons actively enrolled in an Approved Nursing Education Program in Colorado and who participate in clinical training as defined in Section 1.5, Chapter 2 Rules and Regulations for Approval of Nursing Education Programs.

7.3 Nontraditional Nursing Education Program Graduate Requirements to take the NCLEX Examination.

A. The Applicant is able to demonstrate satisfactory completion of 750 hours of supervised clinical experience in the role of a professional nurse; or

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