Minnesota Administrative Rules

6301.2310 PURPOSE OF NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM APPROVAL.

This chapter establishes requirements for practical and professional nursing programs conducted under Minnesota Statutes, sections 148.171 to 148.285, in order to:

A.

promote the safe practice of nursing by enforcing education and practice standards for individuals seeking licensure as registered nurses and licensed practical nurses;

B.

grant approval to nursing education programs that the board determines have met the standards;

C.

provide information to graduates on meeting the educational and legal requirements for licensure;

D.

ensure continuous evaluation and improvement of nursing education programs; and

E.

provide the public and prospective students with a list of nursing programs that meets the standards established by the board.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 148.191

History:

35 SR 1974

Published Electronically:

June 27, 2011