Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 410 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING › Chapter 410-8 - REGISTERED NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS › Rule 410-8-.12 - Development and Implementation of New Nursing Education Programs

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27,
			 2024
(1) To obtain
			 approval by the Board for the development of a new nursing education program,
			 the chief administrative officer of a parent institution proposing the
			 development and implementation of a new nursing education program must submit a
			 letter of intent to the Board. The following information must be included:
(a) A completed application signed by the
			 chief administrative officer of the parent institution;
(b) Documentation from the highest governing
			 body of the parent institution granting permission to proceed with development
			 of a nursing education program;
(c)
			 A board-approved feasibility study, completed within one year of the date of
			 the letter, which includes, but is not limited to: rationales for the
			 establishment of the proposed nursing education program documenting an
			 educational need which cannot be met by existing nursing education programs;
			 financial resources; educational facilities and resources; faculty members;
			 resources for electronic and simulated learning; and practice
			 settings;
(d) Evidence of
			 accreditation of the parent institution by the Southern Association of Colleges
			 and Schools Commission on Colleges (also referred to as the Commission on
			 Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) or other regional
			 accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of
			 Education;
(e) A written plan for
			 the recruitment and appointment of a qualified nurse administrator and faculty
			 members to teach courses across the curriculum; and
(f) The nonrefundable, required fee which
			 does not guarantee any approval status;
(g) Documentation of the appointment of a
			 registered nurse, currently licensed in Georgia, with the graduate nursing
			 education and expertise necessary to develop and implement the proposed nursing
			 education program and assess its outcomes;
(h) Documentation of projected revenue
			 sources (federal, state, private, grants, gifts) and expenditures for five (5)
			 fiscal years to support the development and implementation of the proposed
			 nursing education program. The information must include, but is not limited to:
			 appointment of sufficient qualified nursing faculty members (consistent with
			 Rule 410-8-.05);
			 appointment of administrative personnel and support services; and provision of
			 print and non-print learning resources, academic support courses, and
			 educational resources in compliance with Board rules;
(i) A written description for each practice
			 setting proposed for learning activities with a letter of commitment from
			 practice setting personnel to include the possible impact on existing,
			 affiliating nursing programs; and
(j) A five-year timeline for the development
			 and implementation of the nursing education program which includes cohorts of
			 students and faculty members; and
(k) A proposed timeline for initiating and
			 expanding the program.