Education - Guidelines

Education Guidelines are provided to assist program directors and faculty in implementing the education rules. Each guideline outlines the necessary steps for compliance with the rules. Where applicable, forms are included and may be completed and forwarded to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) staff. The Education Consultants are available for questions.

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3.1 Program Development and Expansion and Closure Forms
3.1.1. Proposal to Establish a New Pre-Licensure Nursing Education Program 3.1.1. Application

3.2 Approval Forms
3.2.1. Writing a Self-Study Report 3.2.1. Supplemental Form
3.2.2. Criteria for Conducting Survey Visits
3.2.3. Accredited Programs
3.3 Administration and Organization Forms
3.3.1. Approval Process for New or Interim Dean, Director, or Coordinator 3.3.1. Qualification Form
3.3.2. Dean-Director-Coordinator Role and Responsibilities
3.3.3. Determining Effective Teaching Parameters for Vocational Nursing Education Program Directors
3.4 Faculty Forms
3.4.1. Process for Faculty Waivers 3.4.1. Notification Form
3.4.2. Faculty Policies
3.4.3. Utilization of Licensed Vocational Nurses as Faculty in VN programs
3.5 Students Forms
3.5.1. Criteria for Determining Student Enrollment
3.5.2. Proposals to Increase Student Enrollments
3.6 Program of Study Forms
3.6.1. Proposals for Curriculum Changes
3.6.2. Meeting Program of Study Objectives through Clinical Learning Experiences
3.6.3. Student Evaluation Methods and Tools
3.6.4. Using Standardized Examinations
3.6.5. Establishing a Dual Credit High School Track in Nursing (UNDER REVIEW)
3.8 Total Program Evaluation Forms
3.8.1. Total Program Evaluation
3.9 Miscellaneous Forms
3.9.1. Reeducation-Candidates Who Fail to be Licensed within 4 Years of Graduation
3.9.2. Process for Application for Innovative Pilot Program. 3.9.2. Checklist and Notification Form
3.9.3. Proposal for Approval of a Remedial Education Course.