New Mexico § 61-3-26 - Schools of nursing; standards; approval
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-26 — Schools of nursing; standards; approval, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-3-26. Schools of nursing; standards; approval
A. An institution desiring to conduct a nursing education program to prepare registered
or licensed practical nurses shall apply to the board for approval and submit evidence
that: (1) it is prepared to carry out a program in professional nursing education or a program
in licensed practical nursing education, as the case may be; and (2) it is prepared to meet such standards as are established by the board. B. A survey of the institution with which the school is to be affiliated shall be
made by a member of the board or an authorized employee of the board who shall submit
a written report of the survey to the board. If, in the opinion of the board, the requirements for approval are met, a certificate
of approval shall be issued. C. From time to time, as deemed necessary by the board, it is the duty of the board,
through a board member or an authorized employee, to survey all schools of nursing
in this state. D. For the purpose of evaluating the educational qualifications for licensure of a
candidate as either a registered or licensed practical nurse under Subsection B of
either Section 61-3-13 or 61-3-18 NMSA 1978 , the board shall set standards comparable to the minimum standards applicable in
this state for recognition of schools of nursing in other jurisdictions.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-3-26 cover?
Section 61-3-26 ("Schools of nursing; standards; approval") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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