Out of state nursing education programs must:
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Be aware fo nursing educational program criteria operating in Iowa, as set forth in 655 Iowa Administrative Code, chapter 2.
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Determine registration status and seek approval to operate in Iowa by contacting the Iowa College Student Aid Commission under Iowa Code chapter 261B.
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Follow their home state regulations for nursing programs in each state where the program exists.
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Submit data, information or materials to the Iowa Board of Nursing, if requested.
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Deliver instruction that is congruent with the submitted curriculum plan and achievement of program outcomes.
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Ensure that nursing faculty instructing or practicing in Iowa hold an active Iowa Nursing license or nurse licensure compact contained in Iowa Administrative Code, chapter 152E.
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Have clinical contractual agreements that include:
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Identification of responsibilities of both parties in regards to client services.
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Faculty control, selection, and guidance of student learning experiences.
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Provisions for termination of the agreement.
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Provisions for annual review.
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Be aware of preceptorship guidelines, that include:
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The nursing program will approve preceptors with collaboration of the clinical facility.
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Preceptor experiences support student learning and program outcomes.
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The nursing program is ultimately responsible for the students learning and evaluation.
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The nursing program must inform the preceptor of the responsibilities of the preceptor, faculty, and students.
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Post-licensure nursing students attending a clinical component must have an active Iowa nursing license or licensure in Iowa pursuant to the nurse licensure compact contained in Iowa Code chapter 152E.
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The post-licensure nursing student must practice within the parameters of Iowa Code section 152 and 655 Iowa Administrative Code, chapters 6 and 7.
To view Iowa Code referenced above, visit: https://nursing.iowa.gov/about-us/iowa-law-and-administrative-rules
Updated 11/8/22