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Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 95 - ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS BY MEDICATION AIDES AND MEDICATION STAFF › Section 172-95-010 - WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION OF RECIPIENT SAFETY WHEN AN ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY IS PROVIDED

Current through June 17, 2024
There must be a written statement by a licensed health care
				  professional stating that it is safe for a medication aide or medication staff
				  to provide as needed (PRN) medication, medication by an additional route, or
				  participate in observing and reporting except when the medication is
				  non-prescription and the monitoring is provided by a competent recipient for
				  themselves or by a caretaker. The licensed health care professional making the
				  decision of recipient safety must do so within their scope of practice.
				  Licensed Practical Nurses must do so under direction and in accordance with the
				  Nurse Practice Act. Documentation of safety may be accomplished by any of the
				  following methods in this section.
010.01
COMPETENT
				RECIPIENTS.
there must be a statement from a licensed health care
				professional as identified in 172 NAC 95- 010 that it is safe for a medication
				aide or medication staff to provide as needed (PRN) prescription medication or
				to provide prescription medication by an additional route.
010.02
RECIPIENTS WHO ARE NOT
				COMPETENT BUT FOR WHOM THERE ARE CARETAKERS.
There must be a
				written statement obtained from a licensed health care professional as
				identified in 172 NAC 95- 010 indicating that it is safe for a medication aide
				or medication staff to provide a n as needed (PRN) prescription medication, a
				prescription medication by an additional route, or to participate in observing
				and reporting for the identified recipient.
010.03
RECEIPIENTS WHO ARE NOT
				COMPETENT AND FOR WHOM THERE ARE NO CARETAKERS.
There must be
				documentation by a licensed health care professional as identified in 172 NAC
				95-010 who has made recipient-specific determination that it is safe for a
				medication aide or medication staff to provide a n as needed (PRN) medication,
				a medication by an additional route, or participate in observing and reporting
				for the identified recipient. This requirement must be met in one of the
				following methods:
(A) An entity which employs
				licensed health care professionals may identify on an individual basis or by
				written title and job description the licensed health care professional who has
				made the recipient-specific safety determination for each additional activity
				;
(B) An entity which does not
				employ licensed health care professionals must identify by name, profession,
				and license number of the licensed health care professional who has made the
				recipient-specific safety determination for each additional activity;
				or
(C) A licensed health care
				professional who provides services directly to a recipient may identify
				determination of recipient safety through the written records or plan of care
				for the recipient.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 95 - ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS BY MEDICATION AIDES AND MEDICATION STAFF › Section 172-95-011 - RECORD RETENTION FOR ENTITIES

Current through June 17, 2024
All other entities, including licensed health care
				  professionals providing services through contract, must establish policies for
				  record maintenance and retention, and maintain the records for a minimum of two
				  years after the service has been provided. This regulation does not affect the
				  entity's obligation to retain the records for any other
				  purpose.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 95 - ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS BY MEDICATION AIDES AND MEDICATION STAFF › Section 172-95-012 - STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MEDICATION

Current through June 17, 2024
Any entity responsible for administering or providing
				  medication must ensure appropriate storage and handling of medications.
012.01
MEDICATION STORAGE AND
				PROTECTION.
All medications that an entity is responsible for
				administering or providing must be:
(A)
				Protected from theft, tampering, and inappropriate use; and
(B) Stored in accordance with the
				manufacturers or dispensing pharmacist's instructions.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 96 - MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY › Section 172-96-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Current through June 17, 2024
These regulations apply to the establishment and maintenance
				  of the Medication Aide Registry pursuant to the Medication Aide Act, Nebraska
				  Revised Statute (Neb. Rev. Stat.) §§
									71-6718
				  to
				  71-6742.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 96 - MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY › Section 172-96-002 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 17, 2024
Definitions are found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									71-6721
				  and this chapter.
002.01
ACTIVE STATUS.
The individual has met all requirements
				for registration, reapplication or renewal and is eligible to administer
				medications in accordance with the Medication Aide Act.
002.02
ENTITY.
As
				defined by 172 NAC 95.
002.03
MEDICATION AIDE-40 HOUR.
A medication aide who has
				completed a 40-hour course and passed an examination identified in this
				chapter.
002.04
MEDICATION AIDE-20 HOUR.
A medication aide who has,
				prior to January 1, 2003, completed a 20-hour course and passed an examination
				identified in this chapter.
002.05
MEDICATION STAFF.
As defined by 172 NAC 95.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 96 - MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY › Section 172-96-003 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT ON THE MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY

Current through June 17, 2024
To qualify for placement on the Registry, an applicant must
				  submit a complete application provided by the Department and provide
				  documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the requirements of Neb.
				  Rev. Stat §
									71-6726
				  and this chapter.
(A) Competency in
				accordance with 172 Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC)
				96-004 during the 6 months preceding
				the period for which the requested registration will become effective;
				and
(B) Must submit to the
				Department:
(i) Name, address, birth date,
				social security number;
(ii)
				Identification of any felony or misdemeanor conviction along with date of
				occurrence and county and state in which the conviction occurred;
(iii) Copies of all charges, amended charges,
				pleas, sentencing and probation orders for convictions;
(iv) An explanation of the events leading to
				the conviction, such as what, when, where, and why, and a summary of actions
				that the applicant has taken to address the behaviors or actions related to the
				conviction;
(v) A letter from the
				applicant's probation officer addressing the terms and current status of the
				probation, if the applicant is currently on probation;
(vi) To aid in the evaluation of an
				applicant's drug or alcohol related convictions, an applicant may submit
				evaluations and discharge summaries where drug or alcohol treatment was
				obtained or required. Evaluations and discharge summaries must be submitted by
				the provider directly to the Department;
(vii) All records, documents or information
				requested by the Department;
(viii)
				An official record documenting demonstration of competency as specified in 172
				NAC 95; and
(ix) The required
				non-refundable fee as specified in 172 NAC
				96-010.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 96 - MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY › Section 172-96-004 - COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR PLACEMENT ON THE REGISTRY

Current through June 17, 2024
The requirements for demonstration of competence and the
				  required documentation are:
(A)
				Medication aides providing services in all settings except an assisted-living
				facility, intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual
				disabilities (ICF/IID), or nursing home must successfully pass a competency
				assessment as identified in 172 NAC
				96-005;
(B) Medication aides providing services in an
				assisted-living facility, intermediate care facility for individuals with
				intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID), or nursing home must:
(i) Successfully complete a competency
				assessment as identified in 172 NAC
				96-005; and
(ii) Successfully complete a 40-hour course.
				The 40-hour course must be on the competency standards identified in 172 NAC
				96-005.01. The 40-hour course may include the competency assessment identified
				in 172 NAC
				96-005;
(1) A medication aide who has, prior to
				January 1, 2003, taken a 20-hour course and passed an examination administered
				by the Department, may complete an additional 20-hour course to meet the
				required 40-hour course;
(2) These
				course requirements may be met by a person enrolled in an approved program of
				nursing or other allied health program after the content required for the
				competencies identified in 172 NAC 96-005.01 have successfully been completed;
				and
(3) These course requirements
				may be met by a person who has taken a medication course in another state if
				the course consisted of the required 40 clock hours; and
(iii) Successfully pass the Department
				designated examination for Medication Aide-40 hour. The examination passing
				standard will be the criterion referenced using the Anghoff Method or
				equivalent method;
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 96 - MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY › Section 172-96-006 - REVIEW OF ENTITIES CONDUCTING COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS OR COURSES AND REVIEW OF MEDICATION AIDE ACTIVITIES

Current through June 17, 2024
In order to ensure compliance with the Medication Aide Act
				  and 172 NAC 96, the Department may:
(A) Conduct a review of any entity or person
				conducting competency assessments or a course;
(B) Review the activities of any applicant or
				medication aide; and
(C) Conduct
				periodic and random reviews without prior notification.
006.01
CONDITIONS FOR
				REVIEW.
Conditions or environmental situations which may trigger a
				review include, but are not limited to:
(A)
				Receipt of a complaint against a facility or a medication aide;
(B) High failure rate on the examination for
				medication aides in an assisted-living facility, intermediate care facility for
				individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID), or nursing
				home;
(C) A negative medication
				outcome by a recipient receiving medication from a medication aide;
(D) When there is cause for concern that a
				facility is not complying with the Act and 172 NAC 96;
(E) High rate of medication errors reported
				or found in a facility; and
(F)
				Information obtained through the facility survey process.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 96 - MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY › Section 172-96-007 - REGISTRATION RENEWAL OR REAPPLICATION

Current through June 17, 2024
Registration as a medication aide shall be renewed
				  biennially based on competency.
007.01
EXPIRATION OF REGISTRATION.
All medication aide
				registrations expire 2 years after the date of registration. If an applicant
				meets the renewal requirements before the expiration date, their registration
				will be renewed. If an applicant fails to renew their registration by the
				expiration date, their registration will expire. An applicant whose
				registration has expired may reapply for registration.
007.02
REQUIREMENTS FOR
				REGISTRATION RENEWAL OR REAPPLICATION.
Before an applicant's
				registration will be renewed or in order to reapply for registration, an
				applicant must meet the following requirements:
(A) For renewal or reapplication, and
				applicant must:
(i) Have completed a
				competency assessment in accordance with 172 NAC
				96-005 during the six months
				preceding the period for which the requested registration will be come
				effective; and
(ii) Pay the
				non-refundable renewal or reapplication fee; and
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 96 - MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY › Section 172-96-008 - GROUNDS AND PROCEDURES FOR DENIAL, REFUSAL OF RENEWAL OR REAPPLICATION, OR REMOVAL FROM THE REGISTRY

Current through June 17, 2024
The Department may deny, refuse to renew or remove a
				  medication aide from the registry if the medication aide does not meet the
				  requirements set out in the Medication Aide Act and this chapter.
008.01
DENIAL OF
				APPLICATION.
The Department will deny an application for placement
				on the registry as a medication aide when the applicant fails to meet the
				requirements specified in 172 NAC
				96-003.
008.02
REFUSE RENEWAL OR
				REAPPLICATION.
The Department will refuse renewal or reapplication
				for registration or remove registration if the medication aide fails to meet
				the requirements specified in 172 NAC
				96-003.
008.03
REASON TO DENY, REFUSE
				RENEWAL OR REAPPLICATION OR REMOVE REGISTRATION.
The Department
				may deny, refuse renewal or reapplication or remove registration for the
				following reasons:
(A) Failure to demonstrate
				competency as identified in 172 NAC
				96-005;
(B) Failure to produce evidence of competency
				assessment performed or directed by a licensed health care provider;
(C) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor if
				it relates to the competency standards in 172 NAC 96-005.01 or reflects on the
				moral character of the applicant or medication aide;
(D) Failure to comply with appropriate verbal
				and written direction given by a recipient with capability and capacity to make
				informed decision about medications, caretaker or licensed health care
				professional in the provision of medication;
(E) Falsification or failure to report any
				information on application for registration or renewal; and
(F) Providing medication aide services
				without an active medication aide registration.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 96 - MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY › Section 172-96-009 - REQUIREMENT TO REPORT

Current through June 17, 2024
Entities shall report to the Department any adverse action
				  taken against a medication aide due to alleged incompetence. Adverse action
				  includes termination of employment, suspension, demotion, or any other type of
				  restriction or action adversely affecting a medication aide. The report must
				  include:
(A) The name, address, and
				social security number of the medication aide;
(B) The date of the alleged incidents or
				incidents and date of adverse action;
(C) The name of the individual, if
				applicable, who was the recipient or intended recipient of the medications or
				medications during the acts or acts of the alleged incompetence;
(D) A description of the alleged acts or acts
				of incompetence and any supporting documents or records; and
(E) Any other related facts known to the
				Entity making the report.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 96 - MEDICATION AIDE REGISTRY › Section 172-96-010 - INITIAL REGISTRATION, RENEWAL OR REAPPLICATION FEE

Current through June 17, 2024
An applicant for initial registration, renewal, or
				  reapplication to provide services as a medication aide must pay a fee of $18.
				  This fee is non-refundable.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Current through June 17, 2024
This chapter sets forth the standards for approval of
				  registered and practical programs of nursing in Nebraska pursuant to Nebraska
				  Revised Statute (Neb. Rev. Stat.) §§
									38-2232 to
				  38-2234 of the Nurse Practice
				  Act.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-003 - CLASSIFICATION OF PRELICENSURE PROGRAMS IN NURSING EDUCATION

Current through June 17, 2024
The nursing education program shall be an integral part of a
				  governing academic institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency that
				  is recognized by the United States Department of Education. There are 2 types
				  of prelicensure programs for registered nurses and one type for licensed
				  practical nurses.
003.01
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM.
A prelicensure program
				for registered nurses conducted by a university or college and leads to a
				baccalaureate degree in nursing;
003.02
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
				PROGRAM.
A prelicensure program for registered nurses conducted by
				a community college, college or university and leads to an associate degree in
				nursing; and
003.03
PRACTICAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM.
A prelicensure educational
				program for practical nurses of at least 1 academic year conducted by a
				community college or educational agency.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-004 - PRELICENSURE NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM STANDARDS

Current through June 17, 2024
Prelicensure nursing education programs must meet the
				  following program standards. A program shall provide evidence to the Board that
				  these standards have been met on an annual basis.
(A) Obtain national or specialized nursing
				program accreditation within 10 years of adoption of these
				regulations;
(B) Maintain national
				or specialized nursing program accreditation;
(C) Implement and maintain a comprehensive,
				systematic plan for ongoing evaluation based on program outcomes and
				incorporates continuous improvement;
(D) National Council Licensure Exam pass
				rates at 80% per year or a 3 year average consistent with the national
				average;
(E) At a minimum, 35% of
				the total faculty (including all clinical adjunct, part-time, or other faculty)
				are employed at the institution as full-time faculty;
(F) Retention of faculty and administration
				above the state average;
(G) No
				significant change in completion or attrition rates
(H) Student faculty ratio that does not
				exceed ratios defined in 172 NAC
				97-007.02;
(I) No significant loss of clinical contracts
				or lack of meeting requirements for clinical experiences;
(J) Provides annual report data and complies
				with curriculum revision or review or site visit requirements;
(K) Track and share complaints to Board of
				Nursing or other Nursing Regulatory Body from students, faculty, clinical sites
				or the public;
(L) Have less than
				three program directors in a five year period; and
(M) Frequent faculty reductions or frequent
				turnover in number of faculty.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-005 - ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION

Current through June 17, 2024
The administrative control for the program must be vested in
				  the governing body of the controlling institution. The governing body of the
				  controlling institution must:
(A)
				Provide an organizational chart showing the relationship of the nursing program
				to the controlling institution, to other departments, institutions, and
				agencies and the channels of authority and communication;
(B) Provide an organizational chart showing
				relationships of individuals or groups within the nursing program;
(C) Appoint a qualified person to administer
				the nursing program or programs as set forth in 172 NAC
				97-007.01;
(D) Provide for an adequate number of
				qualified faculty as set forth in 172 NAC
				97-007-03;
(E) Provide for adequate educational
				facilities and clinical resources as set forth in 172 NAC
				97-010 and 011;
(F) Provide for written agreements with all
				cooperating agencies that delineate the methods of communication and areas of
				responsibilities of each party;
(G)
				Provide for a financial base that is sufficient to ensure adequate financial
				resources to maintain a qualified faculty, adequate facilities including
				classrooms and laboratories, and simulation, to be able to provide students
				with adequate education from admission to completion;
(H) Provide in writing the conditions of
				employment and the policies for faculty; and
(I) Provide in writing the educational
				philosophy of the controlling institution.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-006 - PHILOSOPHY AND OUTCOMES

Current through June 17, 2024
The program must have in writing a clearly defined statement
				  of philosophy, organizing framework and program outcomes which serve as a basis
				  for the development of the total nursing education program.
(A) The statement of philosophy must include
				the beliefs of the faculty about:
(i) Human
				beings;
(ii) Nursing;
(iii) Education;
(iv) Nursing education;
(v) Health; and
(vi) Must be in accord with those of the
				controlling institution.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-007 - FACULTY

Current through June 17, 2024
The program must hire and retain a qualified program director
				  and faculty.
007.01
DIRECTOR.
The director of the nursing education
				program must be a registered nurse, hold an unencumbered license to practice in
				Nebraska, and is academically and experientially qualified to direct the
				program preparing graduates for the safe and effective practice of nursing. The
				director is accountable for the administration, planning, implementation and
				evaluation of the nursing education program.
007.01(A)
PRELICENSURE PRACTICAL
				NURSING PROGRAM.
Any person appointed director of a prelicensure
				practical nursing program must have:
(i) A
				minimum of a graduate degree in nursing;
(ii) 3 years of clinical experience;
				and
(iii) 3 years of nursing
				education experience.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-008 - PRECEPTORS

Current through June 17, 2024
The program may use preceptors in direct supervision of
				  student learning experiences in the clinical agency where the preceptor is
				  employed.
008.01
PRECEPTOR
				GUIDELINES.
These guidelines apply when a faculty member has assigned
				  responsibility for direct supervision of student clinical learning experiences
				  to a preceptor, at the preceptor's employing agency, and when the faculty
				  member may not be physically present within the clinical agency or clinical
				  setting.
(A) Preceptor supervision is
				not appropriate for the beginning student. Clinical preceptors may be used to
				enhance clinical learning experiences, after a student has received clinical
				and didactic instruction in all basic areas of nursing or within a course after
				students have received clinical and didactic instruction in all basic areas for
				that course or specific learning experience.
(B) While learning with the preceptor, the
				student role expectations must not exceed the level of practice for which the
				student is being prepared.
(C)
				Direct supervision by a preceptor means that the preceptor is present in the
				clinical setting and available to the student at all times.
(D) Preceptors may be responsible for no more
				than one student at a time.
(E) The
				responsibility for student learning rests with the faculty member, preceptor
				and student.
(i) The faculty member primarily
				coordinates the learning experience of the student, provides direction for the
				preceptor and student, and evaluates the student's achievement of the course
				objectives.
(ii) The preceptor
				retains his or her nursing staff responsibility for client care while
				considering the individual student's capabilities in making
				assignments.
(iii) The student must
				be directed to accept only those responsibilities which the preceptor believes
				can be safely managed. Students are expected to maintain practice within the
				safe limits which have previously been taught. Recognizing their own strengths
				and limitations, students are required to request help and supervision as
				needed.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-010 - CLINICAL RESOURCES

Current through June 17, 2024
There must be clinical resources available and adequate for
				  the number of students and faculty and the outcomes of the program.
010.01
CLINICAL
				FACILITIES.
Clinical facilities must be available with a
				sufficient number and variety of clients to provide learning experiences
				essential to achievement of the stated objectives of the curriculum and for the
				number of students enrolled.
010.02
APPROVAL.
The program must identify on the annual
				report all clinical facilities utilized by the program.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-011 - EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

Current through June 17, 2024
Adequate classrooms, offices, laboratories, conference rooms,
				  and a library to meet the objectives of the program and to provide the needs of
				  the students and faculty must be available.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-012 - STUDENTS

Current through June 17, 2024
Students must be provided the opportunity to acquire and
				  demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities for safe and effective nursing
				  practice in theory and clinical experience through faculty supervision. The
				  following requirements related to students must will be in place:
(A) All institutional policies relevant to
				applicants and students are available in writing.
(B) Written policies will be developed by
				faculty for selection, admission, readmission, progression, graduation,
				transfer, dismissal or withdrawal of nursing students.
(C) Student responsibilities and due process
				rightswill be available in writing.
(D) Requirements for graduation are stated in
				the program brochure or catalog.
(E) The date of completion of the nursing
				program is specified on the transcript.
(F) Students are required to meet the health
				standards and criminal background checks as required by the clinical agencies
				and the nursing program.
(G)
				Students are to be accountable for the integrity of their work.
(H) The program will hold students
				accountable for professional behavior, including honesty and integrity, while
				enrolled in their program of study.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-013 - RECORDS

Current through June 17, 2024
The controlling institution must maintain a record system
				  with provision for the protection of records against loss, destruction, and
				  unauthorized use. Such record system must will meet the following
				  requirements:
(A) Student records are
				to be available to the faculty;
(B)
				No part of the student's record may be released without the written consent of
				the student;
(C) Official records
				will be maintained for current students enrolled, including admission data,
				transcripts, and evaluations;
(D)
				Transcripts for students who have withdrawn or graduated will be kept on
				file;
(E) Records for transfer
				students, at the time of admission into a nursing program, will include a
				transcript of the previous nursing or college program and a written program of
				studies required to be completed by the transfer student prior to graduation;
				and
(F) Faculty records
				demonstrating educational and experiential qualifications will be maintained,
				including official educational transcripts.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-014 - REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Current through June 17, 2024
An annual report, accreditation reports, and accreditation
				  updates or reports must be submitted to the Board by the program, and the
				  program must will:
(A) Notify the
				Board in writing of administrative changes relating to and affecting the
				program; and
(B) Cooperate in
				submitting data to the Board for purposes of research and planning
				activities.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-015 - PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

Current through June 17, 2024
The program brochure, catalog, website, or other materials
				  must be current and give an accurate description of the
				  program.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-016 - EVALUATION

Current through June 17, 2024
The faculty must develop a systematic evaluation plan for
				  the total program and provide for periodic evaluation of all aspects of the
				  program including: philosophy and outcomes, organization and administration,
				  faculty, curriculum, students, facilities, follow-up study of graduates,
				  records, and reports, and demonstrate how the evaluation data are used for
				  program improvement.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-017 - SURVEY VISITS TO NURSING PROGRAMS

Current through June 17, 2024
The Board will conduct survey visits to each of the nursing
				  programs to verify compliance with all of the preceding regulations.
017.01
FREQUENCY.
The frequency of survey visits will be based on an annual evaluation of the
				following criteria:
(A) The stability of the
				nursing administrative structure and personnel;
(B) The stability and retention of the
				faculty;
(C) The program
				maintaining accreditation by a national nursing program accreditation entity
				approved by the Board.
(D) The
				annual reports for the last 4 years; and
(E) The graduates from the program having
				demonstrated a pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination each
				year for the last 4 years that meets or exceeds the national pass
				rate.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-018 - INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO PRE-LICENSURE PROGRAMS

Current through June 17, 2024
A nursing education program may apply to implement an
				  innovative approach by complying with provisions of this section. Nursing
				  education programs approved to implement innovative approaches will continue to
				  provide quality nursing education that prepares graduates to practice safely,
				  competently and ethically within the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse
				  Practice Act.
018.01
PURPOSE.
A nursing program applying to implement an innovative
				  approach must explain the purpose for creating innovation in curriculum or
				  educational design, which must include:
(A) To foster innovative models of nursing
				education to address the changing needs in health care;
(B) To assure that innovative approaches are
				conducted in a manner consistent with the Board's role in protection of the
				public; and
(C) To assure that
				innovative approaches conform to the quality outcome standards and core
				education criteria established by the Board.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-020 - BOARD ACTIONS

Current through June 17, 2024
Failure to meet the standards put forward in this chapter may
				  result in disciplinary action by the Board. The Board may recommend one of the
				  following actions:
(A)
				Warning;
(B) Suspension;
				or
(C) Revocation.
020.01
WARNING.
If
				the Board determines that any controlling institution having a program in
				registered or practical nursing approved by the Board is not maintaining the
				standards required by the statutes and by this chapter, the controlling
				institution will be warned. Notice will be given in writing to the controlling
				institution, specifying the deficiency or deficiencies.
020.01(A)
CORRECTION OF
				DEFICIENCIES.
The controlling institution will be given 12 months
				in which to correct the deficiency or deficiencies in its program.
020.01(B)
POSSIBLE WITHDRAWAL OF
				APPROVAL.
If the requirements for approval have not been met
				within 12 months after receipt of a warning, the controlling institution will
				be given 6 months' notice of possible withdrawal of approval.
020.01(C)
FAILURE TO CORRECT
				DEFICIENCIES.
If the deficiency or deficiencies have not been
				corrected within 6 months after the controlling institution has been given
				notice of possible withdrawal of approval, a hearing before the Department will
				be scheduled to determine whether the approval from the Board will be suspended
				or revoked.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-021 - TRANSFERRING A PROGRAM

Current through June 17, 2024
In the event that the transfer of the controlling
				  institutional ownership or control of a program in registered or practical
				  nursing is to take place, the new ownership or new controlling institution must
				  comply with the same requirements as for the establishment of a new program in
				  Section 019 of this chapter.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 97 - APPROVAL OF BASIC NURSING PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA › Section 172-97-022 - CLOSING A PROGRAM

Current through June 17, 2024
A nursing education program anticipating closure of its
				  program is subject to the following requirements:
(A) A controlling institution terminating its
				program must notify the Board at least 1 year in advance of such intended
				termination, and must submit to the Board the plan for completion of students
				currently enrolled and the disposition of records. All Board requirements for
				approval must be maintained until the program is closed.
(B) The program must be officially closed on
				the date the last nursing student completes the program or is transferred to
				another approved program under the plan for termination of the program or
				voluntarily withdraws from the program. The controlling institution which has
				operated the program is responsible for the permanent preservation of records
				and issuance of transcripts of graduates, and must notify the Board of the
				custody of the records.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 98 - ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE › Section 172-98-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Current through June 17, 2024
These regulations govern the licensure of advanced practice
				  registered nurses in the State of Nebraska. Statutory authority for these
				  regulations is in the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure Act, the
				  Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice Act, the Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice
				  Act, the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Practice Act, the Nurse
				  Practitioner Act and the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 98 - ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE › Section 172-98-003 - LICENSURE

Current through June 17, 2024
Requirements for licensure as an advanced practice registered
				  nurse include requirements found in 172 NAC 10, and the following:
(A) Apply for state licensure as a registered
				nurse or hold a valid multi-state privilege from another compact
				state;
(B) Submit an official
				transcript documenting completion of an approved advanced practice registered
				nursing education program;
(C)
				Submit formal documentation of having passed a board approved certification
				examination;
(D) Complete a
				NURSYSTT verification for all current and prior licenses or request
				verifications from state licensing boards not participating in
				NURSYSTT;
(E) For initial licensure
				as an advanced practice registered nurse - nurse practitioner, an attestation
				of existence of a transition to practice agreement as defined in Neb. Rev.
				Stat. §
									38-2322;
				and
(F) For initial licensure as an
				advanced practice registered nurse - certified nurse midwife, a written
				practice agreement with a collaborating licensed practitioner as defined in
				Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									38-609
				must be on file with the Department.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 98 - ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE › Section 172-98-004 - TEMPORARY LICENSE

Current through June 17, 2024
The temporary advanced practice registered nurse license will
				  be issued for 60 days or until the expiration date of the current nursing
				  license in the other state, whichever occurs first. The temporary license
				  becomes null and void when the regular license is issued or when a final
				  decision is made to deny the regular license.
004.01
ACTIVE LICENSE OR COMPACT
				PRIVILEGE REQUIREMENT.
A temporary advanced practice registered
				nurse license cannot be issued unless the applicant has an active Nebraska
				registered nursing license or compact privilege to practice in this
				state.
004.02
REENTRY
				PROGRAM.
A temporary advanced practice registered nurse license
				may be issued for the purposes of completing a reentry program in advanced
				practice nursing, for the length of time it takes to complete the
				course.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 98 - ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE › Section 172-98-005 - RENEWAL, WAIVER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND INACTIVE STATUS

Current through June 17, 2024
The applicant must meet the requirements set out in 172 NAC
				  10. All advanced practice registered nurse licenses expire on October 31 of
				  each even-numbered year.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 98 - ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE › Section 172-98-006 - CONTINUING COMPETENCY

Current through June 17, 2024
Each person holding an active advanced practice registered
				  nursing license in the State of Nebraska must, on or before the date of
				  expiration of the license, comply with the continuing competency requirements
				  as noted in Neb. Rev. Stats. §§
									38-616,
				  38-709,
				  38-909,
				  and
				  38-2319,
				  unless the requirements are waived in accordance with 172 NAC 10. Evidence of
				  continuing competency for the advanced practice registered nurse
				  includes:
006.01
CERTIFICATION.
Requirements for initial and ongoing
				certification are specified by the certifying body; and
006.02
PRACTICE.
Advanced practice registered nurse - nurse practitioners must attest to 2,080
				hours of practice over the 5 years preceding renewal as specified in Neb. Rev.
				Stat. §
									38-2319.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 99 - PROVISION OF NURSING CARE › Section 172-99-001 - SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Current through June 17, 2024
This chapter provides for the minimum standards for the
				  provision, administration, and management of nursing care by licensed nurses
				  and by unlicensed persons providing auxiliary service in support of nursing
				  services under the Nurse Practice Act, Nebraska Revised Statute (Neb. Rev.
				  Stat.) §§
									38-2216.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 99 - PROVISION OF NURSING CARE › Section 172-99-002 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 17, 2024
Definitions are set out in the Nurse Practice Act, the
				  Uniform Credentialing Act, 172 Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) 10, and this
				  chapter.
002.01
ACCOUNTABLITY.
The licensed nurse is responsible and
				answerable for decisions and action or inaction of self or others, and for the
				resultant consumer outcomes related to decisions and action or inaction.
002.01(A)
UNLICENSED PERSON
				ACCOUNTABLITY.
The unlicensed person is responsible and answerable
				for the action or inaction of self.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 99 - PROVISION OF NURSING CARE › Section 172-99-003 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NURSING CARE

Current through June 17, 2024
For purposes of this chapter, the following minimum
				  standards apply
003.01
REGISTERED NURSE.
Based on independent, dependent, and
				interdependent functions, a registered nurse conducts and documents nursing
				assessments, utilizes all data to identify and document responses to actual or
				potential health conditions and make a nursing diagnosis, develops and
				implements a plan of care, and evaluates responses to that plan of
				care.
003.02
LICENSED
				PRACTICAL NURSE.
At the direction of a registered nurse or
				licensed practitioner, a licensed practical nurse contributes to the nursing
				assessment and nursing diagnosis, participates in the development and
				implementation of the plan of care, and contributes to the evaluation of
				responses of care or the nursing care plan.
003.03
UNLICENSED
				PERSON.
As assigned, delegated, or directed by a registered nurse
				or as assigned and directed by a licensed practical nurse, the unlicensed
				person contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
				of the plan of care.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 99 - PROVISION OF NURSING CARE › Section 172-99-004 - STANDARDS FOR DELEGATION

Current through June 17, 2024
Registered nurses may delegate nursing interventions or tasks
				  to be performed by unlicensed persons. A registered nurse retains
				  accountability for the application of the nursing process and outcomes of care
				  in making a delegation decision.
004.01
DELEGATION PROCESS.
Registered nurses must use a systematic delegation decision
				making process based upon nursing education, a body of nursing knowledge, and
				nursing judgment to delegate in a manner that allows for safe, accountable, and
				responsible provision for nursing care.
004.01(A)
REGISTERED NURSE
				RESPONSIBLITIES.
A registered nurse must:
(i) Determine the consumer's needs and when
				to delegate;
(ii) Determine the
				competency of unlicensed person or delegatee selected to complete the task;
(iii) Determine the method of
				supervision;
(iv) Communicate the
				plan to the delegatee;
(v) Retain
				accountability for the individual delegation decision, the delegation plan, and
				evaluation of the delegation outcomes.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 99 - PROVISION OF NURSING CARE › Section 172-99-005 - STANDARDS FOR DIRECTION

Current through June 17, 2024
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and licensed
				  practitioners may provide direction in the provision and management of consumer
				  care. The method and degree of direction may vary based upon consumer
				  condition, the interventions to be applied, and the qualification and
				  competency of the person providing the interventions.
005.01
REGISTERED
				NURSES.
Registered nurses can provide direction to the following:
(A) Licensed practical nurses;
(B) Care teams which may include other
				licensed health care professionals; and
(C) Unlicensed persons.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 99 - PROVISION OF NURSING CARE › Section 172-99-006 - STANDARDS FOR ASSIGNMENT

Current through June 17, 2024
Licensed nurses may assign the responsibility for performance
				  of nursing interventions to other persons in the provision and management of
				  nursing care. Licensed nurses may also have nursing interventions assigned to
				  them by other licensed nurses or licensed practitioners.
006.01
ASSIGNMENT BY LICENSED
				NURSES TO OTHER LICENSED NURSES.
Registered nurses and licensed
				practical nurses are responsible for maintaining their competence for the
				practice role. Competence may be assessed or evaluated by the employer, nursing
				service administrator, or another licensed nurse, but is ultimately the
				responsibility of the licensed nurse. The nurse assigning care is responsible
				to assess the competence of the nurse accepting the care assignment. Nurses
				must:
(A) Assign only those nursing
				interventions authorized by the level of nursing for which the nurse receiving
				the assignment is licensed; and
(B)
				Assign only those nursing interventions for which the nurse making the
				assignment has reason to believe the nurse receiving the assignment is
				competent to provide.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE › Chapter 99 - PROVISION OF NURSING CARE › Section 172-99-007 - STANDARDS FOR SUPERVISION

Current through June 17, 2024
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and licensed
				  practitioners all provide some degree of supervision in the provision and
				  management of nursing care.
007.01
REGISTERED NURSES.
Registered nurses can provide
				supervision to the following:
(A) Licensed
				practical nurses;
(B) Care teams
				which may include other licensed health care professionals; and
(C) Unlicensed persons.