Section R4-19-205. Students; Policies and Admissions

A.      The number of students admitted to a nursing program shall be determined by the number of qualified faculty, the size, num- ber and availability of educational facilities and resources, and the availability of the appropriate clinical learning experiences for students. The number of students admitted shall not exceed the number for which the program was approved plus minor increases allowed under R4-19-209 without Board approval.

B.       A nursing program shall implement written student admission and progression requirements that are evidence-based, allow for a variety of clinical experiences and satisfy the licensure criteria of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15 and A.A.C. Title 4 Chapter 19.

C.      A nursing program shall have and enforce written policies available to students and the public regarding admission, read- mission, transfer, advanced placement, progression, gradua- tion, withdrawal, and dismissal.

D.      A nursing program and parent institution shall have and enforce written policies that are readily available to students in either the college catalogue or nursing student handbook that address student rights, responsibilities, grievances, health, and safety.

E.       A nursing program and parent institution shall provide accu- rate and complete written information that is readily available to all students and the general public about the program including

1.        The nature of the program, including course sequence, prerequisites, co-requisites and academic standards;

2.        The length of the program;

3.        Total program costs including tuition, fees and all pro- gram related expenses;

4.        The transferability of credits to other public and private educational institutions in Arizona; and

5.        A clear statement regarding any technology based instruction and the technical support provided to students.

F.       A nursing program shall communicate changes in policies, procedures and program information clearly to all students, prospective students and the public and provide advance notice similar to the advance notice provided by an approved program of similar size and type.

Historical Note

Adopted effective February 20, 1980 (Supp. 80-1). For- mer Section R4-19-15 repealed, new Section R4-19-15

adopted effective July 16, 1984 (Supp. 84-4). Former Section R4-19-15 renumbered as Section R4-19-205 (Supp. 86-1). Section repealed; new Section adopted effective July 19, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final

rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5349, effective November 8,

2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 11

A.A.R. 451, effective March 7, 2005 (05-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 1419, effective July 6,

2013 (Supp. 13-2).