Washington § 18.79.150 - Schools and programs — Requirements — Approval.

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§ 18.79.150. Schools and programs — Requirements — Approval.

An institution desiring to conduct a school of registered nursing or a school or program of practical nursing, or both, shall apply to the board and submit evidence satisfactory to the board that:
(1) It is prepared to carry out the curriculum approved by the board for basic registered nursing or practical nursing, or both; and
(2) It is prepared to meet other standards established by law and by the board.
The board shall make, or cause to be made, such surveys of the schools and programs, and of institutions and agencies to be used by the schools and programs, as it determines are necessary. If in the opinion of the board, the requirements for an approved school of registered nursing or a school or program of practical nursing, or both, are met, the board shall approve the school or program. The board may grant approval to baccalaureate nursing education programs where the nurse administrator holds a graduate degree with a major in nursing and has sufficient experience as a registered nurse but does not hold a doctoral degree.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5011; 2023 c 126 s 7; 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 415.]

Notes

Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Findings—2023 c 126: See note following RCW 28B.50.800.

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