Texas Administrative Code › Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS › Part 11 - TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING › Chapter 214 - VOCATIONAL NURSING EDUCATION › Section 214.6 - Administration and Organization

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The governing
				entity of a vocational nursing education program shall be licensed/approved or
				deemed exempt by the TWC or the THECB.
(b) There shall be an organizational chart
				indicating lines of authority between the vocational nursing education program
				and the governing entity.
(c) The
				vocational nursing education program shall have comparable status with other
				education units within the governing entity in such areas as budgetary
				authority, rank, promotion, tenure, leave, benefits, and professional
				development.
(d) Salaries shall be
				adequate to recruit, employ, and retain sufficient qualified nursing faculty
				members with the expertise necessary for students to meet program
				goals.
(e) The governing entity
				shall provide financial support and resources needed to operate a vocational
				nursing education program which meets the requirements of the Board and fosters
				achievement of program goals. The financial resources shall support adequate
				educational facilities, equipment, and qualified administrative and
				instructional personnel.
(f) Each
				vocational nursing education program shall be administered by a qualified
				individual who is accountable for the planning, implementation, and evaluation
				of the vocational nursing education program.
(1) The director/coordinator shall hold an
				unencumbered current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in
				the state of Texas.
(2) The
				director/coordinator shall have been actively employed in nursing for the past
				five (5) years, preferably in administration or teaching, with a minimum of one
				(1) year teaching experience in a pre-licensure nursing education
				program.
(3) If the director/or
				coordinator has not been actively employed in nursing for the past five (5)
				years, the director's or coordinator's advanced preparation in nursing, nursing
				education, and nursing administration and prior relevant nursing employment may
				be taken into consideration by Board Staff in evaluating qualifications for the
				position.
(4) The
				director/coordinator shall have a degree or equivalent experience that will
				demonstrate competency and advanced preparation in nursing, education, and
				administration.
(5) The
				director/coordinator must have had five (5) years of varied nursing experience
				since graduation from a professional nursing education program.
(6) In a fully approved vocational nursing
				education program, other qualifications may be considered if there is
				supporting evidence that the candidate has sufficient competencies to fulfill
				the responsibilities.
(7) The
				director or coordinator may have responsibilities other than the program,
				provided that another qualified nursing faculty member is designated to assist
				with the program management.
(8) A
				director or coordinator with responsibilities other than the program shall not
				have major teaching responsibilities.