Section 246-840-549. Internationally educated nurse program approval criteria for nursing education programs approved in Washington state.

(1) A commission approved nursing education program may apply on the forms provided by the commission to offer a nursing education program for internationally educated nurses who do not meet educational requirements for licensure.

(2) All nursing education programs for internationally educated nurses shall:

(a) Have identified theory and clinical student learning objectives and program outcomes.

(b) Include evaluation methods to measure student achievement of the stated theory and clinical objectives.

(c) Be regularly evaluated by faculty and students.

(d) Have written policies and procedures for student admission, withdrawal, dismissal, progression, remediation, and completion of the course.

(e) Maintain student records for at least five years.

(f) Submit certification of successful completion of the program to the commission office on forms provided by the commission.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240. WSR 16-17-082, § 246-840-549, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16.]

RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240. WSR 16-17-082, § 246-840-549, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16.