Iowa Code 152.5 – Education programs
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1. All programs preparing a person to be a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse shall be approved by the board. The board shall not recognize a program unless it:
a. Is of recognized standing.
b. Has provisions for adequate physical and clinical facilities and other resources with which to conduct a sound education program.
c. Requires, for graduation of a registered nurse applicant, the completion of at least a two academic year course of study.
d. Requires, for graduation of a licensed practical nurse applicant, the completion of at least a one academic year course of study as prescribed by the board.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 152.5
- Board: means the board of nursing, created under chapter 147. See Iowa Code 152.1
- Person: means a natural person. See Iowa Code 154A.1
- year: means twelve consecutive months. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. All postlicense formal academic nursing education programs shall also be approved by the board.