Description | This chapter sets out requirements for initial and continuing approval of nursing education programs. |
State Authority | Section 54.1-2400 and Chapter 30 of Title 54.1 |
Federal Authority | none |
Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | To establish standards for nursing education programs that enable students to pass the licensure examination and practice with skill and competency |
Meetings | There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (3) relating to this chapter. |
Name / Title: | Jay P. Douglas, R.N. / Executive Director |
Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
Email Address: | jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)367-4520 FAX: (804)527-4455 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Periodic review changes to Chapter 27 | NOIRA | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
Amendment to clinical hours limitations outside of Virginia pursuant to 2024 legislation | Fast-Track | DPB review in progress. |
Fee Increase 2024 | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/19/2024. |
Changes to nursing education faculty requirements pursuant to 2024 legislation
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Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Use of simulation | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/02/2022. |
Accreditation of RN Education programs | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/07/2018. |
Definition of full approval and timing of criminal background checks for nursing education programs | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2018. |
Promulgate New Chapters 19 and 27 and Repeal Chapter 20 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/24/2017. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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8/2/2023 Agency Completed | Amend |