Sec.20-90-46. Types of programs

(a) All programs that prepare the graduate for licensure by examination as a registered nurse shall be approved by the board with the consent of the commissioner. Only those programs within one of the following types of organizations are eligible for approval:

(1) College or university: A program conducted by an educational unit in nursing within the structure of a college or university approved pursuant to Section 10a-34 of the Connecticut General Statutes leading to an associate, baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing.

(2) Hospital: a program conducted by a hospital licensed pursuant to Chapter 368V of the Connecticut General Statutes leading to a diploma in nursing.

(3) External Degree Program in Nursing: A curriculum based on theory and clinical practice or assessment conducted by an educational unit in nursing leading to an associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree in nursing.

(b) All programs that prepare the graduate for licensure by examination as a licensed practical nurse shall be approved by the board with the consent of the commissioner. Only those programs within one of the following types of organizations shall be eligible for approval:

(1) Vocational-Technical: A program conducted by the State Department of Education pursuant to Section 10-95 of the Connecticut General Statutes, in cooperation with affiliating health agencies, which prepares individuals for eligibility for licensure as practical nurses.

(2) Private school: A program conducted and operated by a person, board, organization, association or other entity, which prepares individuals for eligibility for licensure as practical nurses and meet the following requirements:

(A) Is approved by the State Commissioner of Higher Education as a private occupational school pursuant to Section 10a-22b of the Connecticut General Statutes; and

(B) Current accreditation by the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools or appropriate national accrediting association.

(3) College or university: A program conducted by an educational unit in nursing within the structure of a college or university approved pursuant to section 10a-34 of the Connecticut General Statutes preparing individuals for eligibility for licensure as a practical nurse.

(4) Hospital: a program conducted by a hospital licensed pursuant to Chapter 368V of the Connecticut General Statutes preparing individuals for eligibility for licensure as practical nurses.

(Effective December 30, 1994; Amended May 4, 2004)