SECTION 485:10-6-5. Continuing approval of APRN education programs

(a)   APRN education programs with full program approval status will be periodically evaluated for continuing approval by the Board.

(1)   An evaluation will be conducted by the Board subsequent to each scheduled visit to the program by the program's Board-recognized national nursing accreditation agency. The Nurse Administrator of the APRN education program or his/her designee shall submit a copy of the notification of accreditation status to the Board within two weeks of receipt, accompanied by the program's accreditation report and supporting documentation.

(2)   Additional evaluations may be directed by the Board, if in the Board's opinion, the program may not be in compliance with the Board's APRN education program administrative rules. As a part of this evaluation, the Board may request a survey visit or special report as needed.

(b)   The Board shall regularly review and analyze program performance reports submitted by the APRN education programs including, but not limited to:

(1)   Results of ongoing program evaluation; and

(2)   Other sources of evidence regarding achievement of program outcomes including, but not limited to:

(A)   Student retention, attrition, and on-time program completion rates;

(B)   Adequate type and number of faculty, faculty competence and faculty retention;

(C)   Adequate laboratory and clinical learning experiences;

(D)   Trended data on certification pass rates;

(E)   Evidence of employer and graduate satisfaction;

(F)   Performance improvement initiatives related to program outcomes; and

(G)   Program complaints/grievance review and resolution.

(c)   Continuing approval will be granted upon the Board's verification that the program is in compliance with the Board's APRN education administrative rules.

[Source: Added at 32 Ok Reg 1199, eff 8-27-15]