Section 133. Granting full program approval  


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  • Article 2. Full Approval for a Nursing Education Program

    A. Full approval may be granted when:

    1. A self-evaluation report of compliance with Articles 1 (18VAC90-20-40 et seq.) and 2 (18VAC90-20-133 et seq.) of this part and a survey visit fee as specified in 18VAC90-20-30 have been submitted and received by the board;

    2. The program has achieved a passage rate of not less than 80% for the program's first-time test takers taking the NCLEX based on at least 20 graduates within a two-year period; and

    3. A satisfactory survey visit and report have been made by a representative of the board verifying that the program is in compliance with all requirements for program approval.

    B. If full approval is granted, the program shall continue to comply with all requirements in Articles 1, 2, and 3 (18VAC90-20-151 et seq.) of this part, and admission of transfer students is authorized.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 32, Issue 04, eff. November 18, 2015.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3005 of the Code of Virginia.