OAR 851-021-0000: Purpose of Standards

To establish standards for nursing education programs that ensure graduates are prepared for safe nursing practice. To include the following: (1) Processes for the approval of new nursing education programs; (2) Accreditation requirements of nursing education programs; (3) Criteria for ongoing evaluation of established nursing education programs; (4) Standards for the operation of nursing education programs; and (5) Processes for denial or withdrawal of approval of nursing education programs that do not maintain compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 851 Division 21.