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Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.3 - Application for Interim Approval of a Nursing Program

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(1) Before establishing a nursing program, a
			 controlling institution shall submit a program application to the board that
			 includes the following information and documentation:
a. Name and address of the controlling
			 institution and accreditation status of the controlling institution.
b. A written statement explaining how the
			 college or university meets the definition of "located in Iowa."
c. A written statement of intent to establish
			 a nursing program, including the academic and licensure levels of the program
			 and the primary method of instruction.
d. The establishment of an advisory committee
			 composed of representatives of the community and nurses. Minutes of advisory
			 committee meetings shall be kept on file.
e. Completion of a needs assessment which
			 includes:
(1) Documentation of the present and
			 future need for the program in the state, including availability of potential
			 students and need for entry-level nurses.
(2) Potential effect on existing nursing
			 programs.
(3) Availability of
			 qualified head of the program and faculty.
(4) Source and description of clinical
			 resources for the program.
(5)
			 Evidence of potential students and anticipated enrollment.
(6) Documentation of adequate academic
			 facilities and staff to support the nursing program.
(7) Evidence of financial resources adequate
			 for the planning, implementation and continuation of the nursing
			 program.
(8) Tentative time
			 schedule for planning and implementing the nursing program and the intended
			 date for entry of the first class into the program.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.4 - Approval and Reapproval Procedures

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The full approval procedure for programs with interim approval
				and the reapproval procedure of programs for colleges or universities located
				in Iowa are as follows.
(1) The board
			 shall provide the program with the schedule and the criteria for approval or
			 reapproval.
(2) The program shall
			 provide to the board the nursing education program report and requested
			 materials addressing all aspects of the program outlined in rules
			 655-2.8 (152) to 655-2.18 (152)
			 and documenting how the criteria for approval are met. Documentation may
			 include current information submitted by the program to other approving and
			 accrediting entities.
(3) A
			 representative of the board shall make a site visit to the program:
a. To grant full approval to programs with
			 interim approval.
b. With the
			 purpose of determining if the program continues to meet the criteria for
			 approval.
c. If there is at any
			 time evidence that the program does not meet the criteria for
			 approval.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.5 - Provisional Approval

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(1)
			 Provisional approval may be granted at the board's discretion to a program if
			 the board determines that the program does not meet the criteria for approval
			 during the full approval procedure or at any time during the progression of the
			 program.
(2) At the time of
			 provisional approval, the board:
a. Shall
			 notify the president of the academic institution and head of the nursing
			 program, in writing, of the program's provisional approval status;
b. Shall meet with representatives of the
			 program and controlling institution to discuss the length of provisional
			 approval, set conditions for achieving full approval, and identify expected
			 outcomes; and
c. May require
			 progress reports and a site visit.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.6 - Denial or Withdrawal of Board Approval

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(1) If a program does not meet the conditions
			 imposed during provisional approval to return to full approval within the time
			 period specified, the board may initiate proceedings to deny or withdraw
			 approval of the program. To initiate proceedings, the board shall issue to the
			 program a notice of intent to deny or withdraw approval. The notice of intent
			 shall set forth the basis for the denial or withdrawal and describe the process
			 for appealing the notice. If a program appeals, a contested case hearing shall
			 be scheduled. The hearing shall be governed by the rules found in 655-Chapter
			 20.
(2) If, after a contested case
			 proceeding, the board denies or withdraws approval of a program, the program
			 shall immediately notify all enrolled students of the denial or withdrawal of
			 approval. Such notification must include the date of denial or withdrawal of
			 approval and a statement that students must graduate from an approved program
			 to be eligible for licensure. The program shall assist all enrolled students
			 with transferring to an approved program.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.7 - Closure of an Approved Program

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(1) Prior to program closure, the controlling
			 institution shall submit a written plan for board approval. The plan shall
			 include reasons for closure and the date of closure, which is defined as the
			 date when the last student graduates. The plan shall also address a provision
			 for the graduation of enrolled students, retention of adequate numbers of
			 qualified faculty, retention of approved curriculum, maintenance of educational
			 resources and student services, and a provision for student and graduate
			 transcripts. When a program intends to close prior to the graduation of
			 enrolled students who are actively taking nursing courses, the plan shall be
			 submitted to the board at least 12 months prior to closure, except when closure
			 is occurring as a result of an emergency or unforeseen circumstances. The board
			 may shorten the 12-month time period if the board determines that the
			 controlling institution has made adequate provisions for enrolled
			 students.
(2) The program shall
			 continue to meet the criteria for board approval until all enrolled students
			 have graduated or the board has approved a plan for closure prior to graduation
			 of the students. The board may require progress reports during the closure
			 process. Prior to closure, the controlling institution shall notify the board
			 regarding the location and maintenance of student and graduate transcripts and
			 records to enable retrieval after the program closes.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.8 - Organization and Administration of the Program

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(1) The program shall meet the following
			 criteria:
a.
Authorization.
Authorization for conducting a program is granted in accordance with Iowa Code
			 chapter 261B.
b.
Authority
			 and administrative responsibility.
The authority and administrative
			 responsibility of the program shall be vested in the head of the program, who
			 is responsible to the controlling institution.
c.
Organizational chart.
The
			 organizational chart(s) shall clearly indicate the lines of authority and
			 communication within the program and with the central administration, other
			 units within the controlling institution, cooperating agencies, and advisory
			 committees.
d.
Finances.
(1) The
			 controlling institution shall allocate adequate funds to carry out the purposes
			 of the program.
(2) The head of the
			 program shall prepare the budget with the assistance of the faculty.
e.
Ethical
			 practices.
Ethical practices and standards, including those for
			 recruitment and advertising, shall be consistent with those of the controlling
			 institution and shall be made available to students and prospective students.
f.
Contractual
			 agreements.
Written contractual agreements shall exist between the
			 program and the clinical facilities. The agreements shall include:
(1) Identification of responsibilities of
			 both parties related to patient or client services.
(2) Provision for faculty control, selection
			 and guidance of student learning experiences.
(3) Provision for termination of the
			 agreement.
(4) Provision for annual
			 review.
(5) Provision that the
			 facility is in good standing with its regulatory agency.
g.
Accrediting and approving
			 agencies.
(1) The controlling
			 institution or program shall be accredited by the Higher Learning
			 Commission.
(2) When the program is
			 located at a community college, the controlling institution shall be approved
			 by the Iowa department of education.
(3) When the program is offered under the
			 auspices of the United States armed forces, it shall be accredited by the U.S.
			 Department of the Army.
h.
Philosophy/mission and program
			 outcomes.
The faculty shall develop a philosophy or mission statement
			 and program outcomes that shall be:
(1)
			 Consistent with the philosophy or mission of the controlling
			 institution.
(2) Reflective of
			 faculty beliefs about nursing, education and professional standards.
(3) A guide in the development,
			 implementation and evaluation of the program.
(4) Available to students and prospective
			 students.
i.
Program evaluation.
A written plan shall outline the
			 evaluation process for all aspects of the program and shall identify the
			 methodology, tools, responsible parties and time frame. Evidence of
			 implementation shall reflect achievement of program outcomes.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.9 - Resources of the Controlling Institution

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The controlling institution is responsible for provision of
				resources adequate to meet program needs and outcomes.
(1)
Human resources.
Human
			 resources shall include the following:
a. Head
			 of program.
b. Faculty.
c. Secretarial and other support and staff
			 services to ensure appropriate use of faculty time and expertise.
d. Support staff for online or distance
			 education or both.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.10 - Curriculum

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(1) The curriculum
			 of a program shall:
a. Reflect the
			 philosophy/mission and program outcomes supported by the nursing
			 faculty.
b. Identify program
			 outcomes and define how learning experiences support outcomes.
c. Reflect current standards of nursing
			 practice and education.
d. Be
			 consistent with laws governing the practice of nursing.
e. Ensure sufficient preparation for the safe
			 and effective practice of nursing.
f. Include planned learning experiences and
			 strategies that demonstrate integration of knowledge and attainment of the
			 program outcomes.
g. Reflect the
			 roles for which the student is being prepared.
h. Be evaluated on a regular basis by the
			 faculty and reflect achievement of student outcomes as demonstrated in the
			 program evaluation plan.
i. When
			 offered within a college or university:
(1) Be
			 comparable in quality and requirements to other degree programs within the
			 college or university.
(2) Be
			 planned in accordance with the college or university calendar.
(3) Assign credit hours for learning
			 experiences that are consistent with the college or university
			 pattern.
(4) Provide a
			 teaching/learning environment (classroom, clinical, laboratory, or simulation)
			 that supports achievement of expected outcomes.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.11 - Faculty

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(1)
Program
			 requirements.
The program shall provide:
a. A sufficient number of faculty who satisfy
			 the requirements in subrule 2.11 (2).
b. Written personnel policies and position
			 descriptions.
c. A faculty
			 development program that furthers the competence of individual faculty members
			 and the faculty as a whole.
d. A
			 written teaching-load policy.
e. A
			 nursing faculty organization that operates according to written bylaws and that
			 meets on a regular basis. Minutes shall be available for reference.
f. In a prelicensure program, a ratio of one
			 faculty member to a maximum of eight students for hands-on learning situations
			 in which students directly care for clients in a relevant
			 setting.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.12 - Program Responsibilities

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(1)
Policies affecting
			 students.
Programs shall provide for the development, implementation
			 and communication of the following student policies on an annual basis:
a. Admission/enrollment. Licensure if
			 applicable according to 655-subrule 3.2(1).
b. Transfer or readmission.
c. Withdrawal.
d. Progression.
e. Grading system.
f. Suspension or dismissal.
g. Graduation.
h. Health.
i. Counseling.
j. Grievance procedure.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.13 - Student Criminal History Checks

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(1) The program shall initiate criminal
			 history and child and dependent adult abuse record checks of students and
			 prospective students to ensure a student's ability to complete the clinical
			 education component of the program in accordance with Iowa Code sections
			 152.5A and
			 135C.33.
(2) The program shall:
a. Notify all students and prospective
			 students of the nursing program's written policy and procedure concerning
			 criminal history and child and dependent adult abuse record checks.
b. Conduct record checks in accordance with
			 Iowa Code sections
			 152.5A and
			 135C.33
			 on all students:
(1) Applying for the nursing
			 program.
(2) Returning to the
			 clinical education component of the nursing program. Time frames between record
			 checks may be determined by the program.
(3) Anytime during the student's enrollment
			 in the nursing program pursuant to the program's policy and
			 procedure.
c. Abide by the
			 results of the evaluation performed by the department of human services when
			 determining a student's ability to complete the clinical education component of
			 a nursing program.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.14 - Clinical Facilities

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(1) The
			 clinical facilities shall provide learning experiences that meet curriculum
			 objectives and outcomes.
(2) The
			 program shall provide information to the board about clinical facilities used
			 for learning experiences.
a. The clinical
			 facilities shall be accredited/approved by the appropriate agencies and shall
			 have evidence of good standing by their regulatory body.
b. There shall be evidence that student
			 experiences are coordinated when more than one program uses the same
			 facility.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.15 - Undergraduate and Non-arnp Graduate Program Preceptorship

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(1) A preceptor shall be selected by the
			 nursing program in collaboration with a clinical facility to provide supportive
			 learning experiences consistent with program outcomes.
a. A nursing education program shall not
			 require students to find their own preceptors. The nursing education program
			 and student shall work together to find an appropriate preceptor
b. The student shall have the preceptorship
			 learning experience with a preceptor who has equivalent licensure as the
			 student or practices in the same role for which the student is
			 preparing.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.16 - Arnp Program Preceptorship

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(1) A
			 preceptor shall be selected by the nursing program in collaboration with a
			 clinical facility to provide supportive learning experiences consistent with
			 program outcomes.
a. A nursing education
			 program shall not require students to find their own preceptors. The nursing
			 education program and student shall work together to find an appropriate
			 preceptor
b. The student shall have
			 the majority of preceptorship learning experiences with a preceptor who is an
			 ARNP or physician with the same role and population focus for which the student
			 is preparing.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.17 - Results of Graduates Who Take the Licensure Examination for the First Time

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The program shall notify the board when the program's
				NCLEX® passing percentage is lower than 95 percent of the national
				NCLEX® passing percentage for one calendar year.
(1) A program whose NCLEX® passing
			 percentage is lower than 95 percent of the national NCLEX® passing
			 percentage shall submit an institutional plan using the board's template and
			 appear before the board as directed.
(2) After submission of the institutional
			 plan, for each consecutive calendar year that a program's NCLEX® passing
			 percentage is lower than 95 percent of the national NCLEX® passing
			 percentage, the program shall submit an institutional plan evaluation using the
			 board's template and appear before the board as directed.
(3) Programs with a NCLEX® passing
			 percentage that falls below 95 percent of the national NCLEX® passing
			 percentage for three consecutive calendar years shall be placed on improvement
			 status after the third year.
(4) A
			 program on improvement status shall:
a. Notify
			 all current and prospective students of the program's improvement
			 status.
b. Submit quarterly reports
			 using the board's template and present the reports to the board as
			 directed.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 2 - Nursing Education Programs › Rule 655-2.18 - Reports to the Board

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(1)
Annual reports.
The head of the program shall submit an annual
			 report that includes:
a. Progress toward
			 achievement of goals identified by the program for the previous academic
			 year.
b. Qualifications and major
			 responsibilities of the head of the program and each faculty member
c. Policies for admission, enrollment,
			 progression and graduation of students.
d. Policies for student health and
			 welfare.
e. Current enrollment by
			 class/cohort.
f. Number of
			 admissions and graduations per year for the past five years.
g. Attrition and retention data by
			 class/cohort.
h. Passing
			 percentages of graduates on the national licensure examinations for the past
			 five years.
i. Passing percentages
			 of graduates on the advanced registered nurse practitioner certification
			 examinations for the past five years.
j. Employment data for graduates.
k. Curriculum plan.
l. Descriptions of resources, clinical
			 facilities, preceptorship experiences and contractual arrangements.
m. Audited statement of income and
			 expenditures of the nursing program.
n. Goals for the current academic
			 year.
o. Catalog or equivalent of
			 the controlling institution or program.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.2 - Mandatory Licensure

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(1) A
			 person who engages in the practice of nursing in the state of Iowa as defined
			 in Iowa Code section
			 152.1, outside of
			 caring for one's family, shall have a current Iowa license, whether or not the
			 person's employer is in Iowa and whether or not the person receives
			 compensation. Any nurse who participates in the care of a patient situated in
			 Iowa, whether that care is provided through telephonic, electronic or in-person
			 means, and regardless of the location of the nurse, must obtain Iowa licensure
			 unless specifically exempted.
(2)
			 Current Iowa licensure is not mandatory when:
a. A nurse holds an active multistate license
			 issued by a party state, pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 152E. A nurse who
			 practices nursing in Iowa pursuant to a multistate licensure privilege is
			 subject to the jurisdiction of the board, the courts, and the laws of
			 Iowa.
b. A nurse holds an active
			 license in another state and is providing services to patients in Iowa only
			 during interstate transit.
c. A
			 nurse holds an active license in another state and is providing emergency
			 services in an area in which the governor of Iowa has declared a state of
			 emergency.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.3 - Licensure Qualifications for Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse

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Applicants for registered nurse and licensed practical nurse
				licenses shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Graduation from an approved nursing
			 program.
(2) Successful passage of
			 the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) or the State Board Test
			 Pool Examination, the national examination used prior to 1982. The passing
			 standard shall be the standard established by the testing authority at the time
			 the test was administered.
(3) If
			 applicable, board approval of an applicant with a criminal history, pursuant to
			 rule 655-3.11 (272C), or a record of
			 prior disciplinary action, regardless of jurisdiction.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.4 - Licensure by Examination

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(1)
Board application.
A graduate of an approved nursing program
			 seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
			 shall submit the following:
a. A completed
			 application for licensure by examination.
b. Payment of the application fee.
c. Two completed fingerprint cards and a
			 signed waiver form to facilitate a national criminal history background
			 check.
d. If the applicant has a
			 criminal history, copies of all documents required by rule
			 655-3.11 (272C).
e. An official transcript denoting the date
			 of graduation and diploma or degree conferred, sent directly to the board from
			 the nursing program.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.5 - Licensure by Endorsement

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(1)
Board application.
A graduate of an approved nursing program
			 seeking licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in Iowa who
			 has been licensed in another state shall submit the following:
a. A completed application for licensure by
			 endorsement.
b. Payment of the
			 application fee.
c. Two completed
			 fingerprint cards and a signed waiver form to facilitate a national criminal
			 history background check.
d. If the
			 applicant has a criminal history, copies of all documents required by rule
			 655-3.11 (272C).
e. Copies of relevant disciplinary documents
			 if the applicant has had disciplinary action taken by another state.
f. Verification of the license from the
			 original state of licensure, which may be done through
www.nursys.com
or by using the verification
			 form depending on the requirements of the original state of
			 licensure.
g. Proof of active
			 licensure in any jurisdiction within the previous five years from the date of
			 application or proof of completion of a nurse refresher course in accordance
			 with rule 655-3.10 (152) within the 12
			 months prior to the date of application.
h. An official transcript denoting the date
			 of graduation and diploma or degree conferred, sent directly to the board from
			 the nursing program. An applicant may be excused from this requirement if the
			 nursing program is closed and records are no longer available.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.6 - Applicants Educated in a Foreign Country or in a U.s. Territory That Is Not a Member of Ncsbn

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(1)
Applicant for licensure.
An applicant seeking licensure in
			 Iowa who was educated in a foreign country or in a U.S. territory that is not a
			 member of NCSBN shall apply for licensure by examination pursuant to rule
			 655-3.4 (17A, 147, 152, 272C) or
			 licensure by endorsement pursuant to rule
			 655-3.5 (17A, 147, 152, 272C),
			 as applicable, but instead of submitting an official transcript, shall submit
			 one of the following documents issued by CGFNS:
a. Credentials Evaluation Service (CES)
			 Professional Report®.
b.
			 VisaScreen® certificate or certificate verification letter verifying that a
			 VisaScreen® certificate was issued.
c. CGFNS Certification Program®
			 certificate or certificate verification letter verifying that a CGFNS
			 Certification Program® certificate was issued.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.7 - License Renewal and Reactivation

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(1)
Name and address changes.
Licensees must notify the board in
			 writing of any name or address change within 30 days of the change. Licensure
			 documents are mailed to the licensee at the address on file in the board
			 office. There is no fee for a change of name or address in board
			 records.
(2)
Initial
			 licenses.
The board shall issue licenses by endorsement and
			 examination for a 24- to 36-month period. When the license is renewed, it will
			 be placed on a three-year renewal cycle. License expiration shall be on the
			 fifteenth day of the licensee's birth month.
(3)
Renewal.
The licensee
			 may renew the license beginning 60 days prior to license expiration.
a. The licensee shall:
(1) Attest that Iowa is the primary state of
			 residence or that the primary state of residence is a noncompact state. The
			 board may request evidence of residency.
(2) Submit the renewal application and the
			 renewal fee.
(3) Meet the
			 continuing education requirement as set forth in 655-Chapter 5, prior to
			 license renewal.
(4) Complete the
			 required mandatory reporter training set forth in paragraph
			 3.7(3)
"b."
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.8 - Verification

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Upon written request from the licensee or another jurisdiction
				and payment of the verification fee as specified in rule
				655-3.1 (17A, 147, 152, 152E,
				272C), the board shall provide a certified statement to another jurisdiction or
				entity that the license of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or
				advanced registered nurse practitioner is active, inactive or
				encumbered/disciplined in Iowa.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.9 - License Denial

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(1) Prior to the
			 denial of licensure to an applicant, the board shall issue a preliminary notice
			 of denial that cites the factual and legal basis for denying the application,
			 notifies the applicant of the appeal process and specifies the date upon which
			 the denial will become final if not appealed.
(2) An applicant who has been issued a
			 preliminary notice of denial may appeal the notice and request a hearing on the
			 issues related to the preliminary notice of denial by serving a request for
			 hearing upon the executive director within 30 days following the date the
			 preliminary notice of denial was mailed. The request for hearing shall specify
			 the factual or legal errors in the preliminary notice of denial and provide any
			 additional written information or documents in support of the
			 licensure.
(3) All hearings held
			 pursuant to this rule shall be held in accordance with the process outlined in
			 655-Chapter 20.
(4) If an applicant
			 does not appeal a preliminary notice of denial, the preliminary notice of
			 denial automatically becomes final.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.10 - Nurse Refresher Course

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(1) A nurse
			 refresher course shall meet the following requirements:
a. A minimum of 80 hours of theory, with
			 content in basic nursing skills, pharmacology, physical assessment, intravenous
			 (IV) therapy (registered nurse only), and legal and ethical considerations in
			 health care; and
b. A minimum of 80
			 hours of hands-on supervised clinical learning experiences.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 3 - Licensure to Practice-registered Nurse/licensed Practical Nurse › Rule 655-3.11 - Use of Criminal Convictions in Eligibility Determinations and Initial Licensing Decisions

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(1)
Definitions.
"Complete criminal record"
includes the
				complaint and judgment of conviction for each offense of which the applicant
				has been convicted, regardless of whether the offense is classified as a felony
				or a misdemeanor and regardless of the jurisdiction in which the offense
				occurred.
"Conviction"
means a finding, plea, or verdict
				of guilt made or returned in a criminal proceeding, even if the adjudication of
				guilt is deferred, withheld, or not entered. "Conviction" includes Alford pleas
				and pleas of nolo contendere.
"Disqualifying offense"
means a conviction
				directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the profession. A
				conviction is directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the
				profession if either (1) the actions taken in furtherance of an offense are
				actions customarily performed within the scope of practice of a licensed
				profession, or (2) the circumstances under which an offense was committed are
				circumstances customary to a licensed profession.
"License"
means a license issued by the
				board.
(2)
License
			 application.
Unless an applicant for licensure petitions the board for
			 an eligibility determination pursuant to subrule 3.11(3), the applicant's
			 convictions will be reviewed when the board receives a completed license
			 application.
a. An applicant must disclose all
			 convictions on a license application. Failure to disclose all convictions is
			 grounds for license denial or disciplinary action following license
			 issuance.
b. In order for the
			 license application to be considered complete, an applicant with one or more
			 convictions shall submit the complete criminal record for each conviction and a
			 personal statement regarding whether each conviction directly relates to the
			 duties and responsibilities of the profession.
c. An applicant must submit as part of the
			 license application all evidence of rehabilitation that the applicant wishes to
			 be considered by the board.
d. The
			 board may deny a license if the applicant has a disqualifying offense, unless
			 the applicant demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant
			 is rehabilitated pursuant to Iowa Code section
			 272C.15.
e. An applicant with one or more
			 disqualifying offenses who has been found rehabilitated must still satisfy all
			 other requirements for licensure.
f. Any application fees paid will not be
			 refunded if the license is denied.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 4 - Discipline › Rule 655-4.2 - Complaints and Investigations

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(1)
General.
Upon receipt of a written complaint or upon its own
			 motion pursuant to other information received by the board, the board may
			 review and investigate alleged acts or omissions that may violate the board's
			 rules or that are related to the ethical or professional conduct of a licensee.
			 The board may also determine that a complaint does not warrant an
			 investigation.
(2)
Confidentiality of investigative files.
Complaint files,
			 investigation files, and all other investigation reports and investigation
			 information in the possession of the board, including any employees or agents
			 of the board, that relate to licensee discipline are confidential pursuant to
			 Iowa Code section
			 272C.6(4).
(3)
Investigation.
In order
			 to determine whether disciplinary action is warranted, the executive director
			 or a board investigator may conduct an investigation into the allegations of a
			 complaint. Upon completion of an investigation, the investigator shall prepare
			 a report for the board's consideration. The report may contain evidence
			 gathered by the investigator, findings made by the investigator, the licensee's
			 response to the allegations, and the potential laws or rules alleged to have
			 been violated.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 4 - Discipline › Rule 655-4.3 - Issuance of Investigatory Subpoenas

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The board has the authority to issue investigatory subpoenas
				pursuant to Iowa Code section
				17A.13.
(1)
Scope of subpoena.
The
			 executive director or designee may, upon the written request of a board
			 investigator or on the executive director's own initiative, subpoena books,
			 papers, records, and any other real evidence necessary for the board to
			 determine whether it should institute a contested case proceeding.
(2)
Content of request.
A
			 written request for a subpoena or the executive director's written memorandum
			 in support of the issuance of a subpoena shall contain the following:
a. The name and address of the person to whom
			 the subpoena will be directed;
b. A
			 specific description of the books, papers, records or other real evidence
			 requested;
c. An explanation of why
			 the documents sought to be subpoenaed are necessary for the board to determine
			 whether it should institute a contested case proceeding; and
d. In the case of a subpoena request for
			 mental health records, confirmation that the conditions described in subrule
			 4.3(1) have been satisfied.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 4 - Discipline › Rule 655-4.4 - Board Action

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When reviewing complaints and investigative material, the board
				shall do one of the following:
(1)
			 Close the case without further action.
(2) Close the case and issue the licensee a
			 confidential letter of warning or letter of education. The purpose of
			 confidential letters of warning and letters of education is to alert the
			 licensee to possible violations of Iowa law or board rules so the licensee may
			 address any issues. Confidential letters of warning and letters of education do
			 not constitute formal disciplinary action and are not open for inspection under
			 Iowa Code chapter 22. The board shall maintain a copy of confidential letters
			 of warning and letters of education in the confidential investigative file
			 regarding the licensee. Confidential letters of warning and letters of
			 education may be used as evidence against a licensee in future contested case
			 hearings before the board.
(3)
			 Request further investigation, including obtaining a peer review.
(4) Determine the existence of probable cause
			 and issue a notice of hearing and statement of charges or approve a combined
			 statement of charges and settlement agreement.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 4 - Discipline › Rule 655-4.5 - Peer Review Committee

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Any case may be referred to peer review for evaluation of the
				professional services rendered by the licensee.
(1)
Contract and case
			 referral.
The board shall enter into a contract with peer reviewers to
			 provide peer review services. The board or board staff shall determine which
			 peer reviewer(s) will review a case and what investigative information shall be
			 referred to a peer reviewer.
(2)
Written report.
Peer reviewers shall review the information
			 provided and provide a written report to the board. The written report shall
			 contain an opinion of the peer reviewer regarding whether the licensee
			 conformed to minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of nursing
			 and the rationale supporting the opinion.
(3)
Confidentiality.
Peer
			 reviewers shall observe the confidentiality requirements imposed by Iowa Code
			 section
			 272C.6(4).
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 4 - Discipline › Rule 655-4.6 - Grounds for Discipline

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A licensee may be disciplined for failure to comply with the
				rules promulgated by the board and for any wrongful act or omission related to
				nursing practice, licensure, or professional conduct.
(1) In accordance with Iowa Code section
			 147.55(1),
			 behavior which constitutes fraud in procuring a license may include, but need
			 not be limited to, the following:
a.
			 Falsification of the application, credentials, or records submitted to the
			 board for licensure or license renewal as a registered nurse, licensed
			 practical nurse, or advanced registered nurse practitioner.
b. Fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in
			 taking the licensing examination or in obtaining a license as a registered
			 nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced registered nurse
			 practitioner.
c. Impersonating any
			 applicant in any examination for licensure as a registered nurse, licensed
			 practical nurse, or advanced registered nurse practitioner.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 4 - Discipline › Rule 655-4.7 - Sanctions

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(1) A sanction is a
			 disciplinary action by the board which resolves a contested case.
(2) The board may impose one or more of the
			 following sanctions:
a. Revocation of a
			 license.
b. Suspension of a license
			 until further order of the board or for a specified period.
c. Nonrenewal of a license.
d. Restriction on engaging in specified
			 nursing procedures, methods, settings, or acts.
e. Probation.
f. Additional education or training,
			 reexamination, or both.
g.
			 Physical, mental, or substance abuse evaluation, alcohol or drug screening, or
			 clinical competency evaluation.
h.
			 Civil penalty. Assessment of a fine shall be specified in the order and may not
			 exceed a maximum amount of $1,000.
i. Citation and warning.
j. Such other sanctions allowed by law as may
			 be appropriate.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 4 - Discipline › Rule 655-4.8 - Voluntary Surrender

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A voluntary surrender of licensure may be submitted to the
				board as resolution of a contested case or in lieu of continued compliance with
				a disciplinary decision of the board. A voluntary surrender, when accepted by
				the board, has the same force and effect as an order of revocation. A voluntary
				surrender of a license during the pendency of a complaint or investigation
				shall be considered discipline and shall have the same force and effect as an
				order of revocation.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 4 - Discipline › Rule 655-4.9 - Prohibited Grounds for Discipline

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The board shall not suspend or revoke the license of a person
				who is in default or is delinquent on repayment of a service obligation under
				federal or state postsecondary educational loans or public or private
				services-conditional postsecondary tuition assistance solely on the basis of
				such default or delinquency.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 5 - Continuing Education › Rule 655-5.1 - Definitions

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"Academic offering"
means an extension course,
				independent study, or other course which is offered for academic credit or
				audit by an accredited institution of higher education.
"Approved provider"
means a person,
				organization, or institution that holds an Iowa approved provider number and
				has met the criteria specified in subrule 5.3(4).
"Approved provider number"
means the
				board-assigned number which identifies an Iowa approved provider
"Audit"
means the selection of licensees for
				verification of satisfactory completion of continuing education requirements
				during a specified time period; or the selection of Iowa approved providers for
				verification of adherence to continuing education approved provider
				requirements during a specified time period.
"Certification"
means evidence of advanced
				credentials earned by a licensee who has met all eligibility criteria.
"Continuing education"
means planned,
				organized learning activities which are designed to maintain, improve, or
				expand nurses' knowledge and skills or to develop new knowledge and skills
				relevant to nursing for the enhancement of practice, education, administration,
				or theory development.
"Continuing education credit"
means contact
				hours or continuing education units (CEUs) to show evidence of course
				attendance.
"Extended course"
means an organized program
				of study offered in a series of sessions.
"Informal offering"
means a workshop, seminar,
				webinar or online course, institute, conference, lecture, extended course,
				provider-designed self-study, or learner-designed self-study which is offered
				for credit in contact hours or continuing education units.
"Learner-designed self-study"
means lecture
				development, research, preparation of articles for publication, development of
				patient care programs or patient education programs, or projects directed at
				resolving administrative problems in which the learner takes the initiative and
				the responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating an
				educational activity under the guidance of an Iowa approved provider
"Nonapproved provider"
means a person,
				organization, or institution that does not hold an Iowa approved provider
				number The board may recognize credit from nonapproved providers as specified
				in subrule 5.2(7).
"Practicum"
means a course-related, planned
				and supervised clinical experience which includes clinical objectives and
				assignment to practice in a laboratory setting or with
				patients/clients/families for attainment of the objectives.
"Provider-designed self-study"
means a program
				that the provider designs for the nurse to complete at the nurse's own pace,
				e.g., home study, programmed instruction.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 5 - Continuing Education › Rule 655-5.2 - Continuing Education-licensees

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(1)
Board authority.
The
			 board derives its authority under Iowa Code chapter 272C to establish
			 continuing education requirements as a prerequisite to obtain a current license
			 and to establish an audit system to ensure compliance.
(2)
Requirements.
To renew a
			 license, the licensee shall verify the completion of 36 contact hours or 3.6
			 CEUs of credit or an exemption to the continuing education requirements. The
			 hours shall be completed between the effective date and the expiration date of
			 the license. The cost of continuing education is the responsibility of the
			 licensee.
(3)
Accumulating
			 hours or credit.
a. Units of
			 measurement used for continuing education courses shall be as follows:
(1) One contact hour = 60 minutes of didactic
			 instruction, work on learner-designed self-study, and clinical or laboratory
			 practicum in an informal offering.
(2) One CEU = 10 contact hours.
(3) One academic semester hour =15 contact
			 hours.
(4) One academic quarter
			 hour =10 contact hours.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 655 - Nursing Board › Chapter 5 - Continuing Education › Rule 655-5.3 - Continuing Education - Providers

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(1)
Board authority.
The
			 board derives its authority under Iowa Code chapter 272C to establish
			 requirements for becoming an Iowa approved provider and maintaining that
			 status. The board also has the authority to audit approved providers.
(2)
Initial approval process for
			 providers.
Initial approval is granted upon the submission of required
			 materials and the determination by the board or its representative that the
			 materials fulfill the criteria for approved providers specified in subrule
			 5.3(4).
a. An application for Iowa provider
			 approval, including the procedural instructions and requirements, is available
			 on the board's Web site.
b. Upon
			 receipt of three copies of the completed application materials, a review is
			 held by a committee composed of at least three appointees of the board.
(1) The review is held at the board office
			 within 60 days of receipt of the application.
(2) The committee review is based on the
			 criteria specified in subrule 5.3(4).
(3) If the submitted materials meet the
			 requirements, the committee shall approve the provider for five years and issue
			 a provider number to the provider The approved provider shall be notified by
			 staff of the decision within two weeks of the committee review.
(4) If the committee finds submitted
			 materials are incomplete or unsatisfactory, staff shall notify the provider
			 applicant of the decision within two weeks of the committee review. The
			 applicant is given the opportunity to meet the criteria and for an additional
			 review to be held at the board office within six weeks of receipt of the
			 revised application materials.
(5)
			 If the applicant is unable to meet the criteria within two committee reviews or
			 one year from the receipt of the initial application at the board office,
			 whichever comes first, the committee shall recommend nonapproval at the next
			 regularly scheduled board meeting.
(6) Notice of this recommendation of
			 nonapproval shall be provided to the applicant by staff at least 30 days before
			 the board meeting.
(7) The board
			 shall make a decision regarding each recommendation of nonapproval at a board
			 meeting.
c. A provider
			 applicant who wishes to appeal the board's decision regarding nonapproval shall
			 file an appeal within 30 days of the board's decision of nonapproval. A timely
			 appeal shall initiate a contested case proceeding regarding the provider
			 applicant's approval status. The contested case shall be conducted according to
			 the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 17A and 655-Chapter 20. The written
			 decision issued at the conclusion of a contested case hearing shall be
			 considered final agency action.
d.
			 A provider applicant who has been denied approved provider status may apply no
			 sooner than one year after denial to become an approved provider by starting
			 the initial approval process.