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:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 61-3-26

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

(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 N.M. Stat. Ann., the board shall set standards comparable to the minimum standards applicable in this state for recognition of schools of nursing in other jurisdictions.

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