Iowa Administrative Code

616.10(1) The curriculum of a program: a. Reflects current standards of nursing practice and education. b. Is consistent with laws governing the practice of nursing. c. Ensures sufficient preparation for the safe and effective practice of nursing. d. Includes planned learning exp…

616.11(1) Program requirements. The program shall provide: a. A sufficient number of faculty who satisfy the requirements in subrule 616.11(2). b. Written personnel policies and position descriptions. c. A faculty development program that furthers the competence of individual fac…

616.12(1) Information about the program and controlling institution. The program will provide the following information to prospective and current students: a. Philosophy/mission and outcomes of the program. b. General description of the program. c. Curriculum plan. d. Course des…

616.13(1) The program shall initiate criminal history and child and dependent adult abuse record checks of students and prospective students to ensure a student’s ability to complete the clinical education component of the program in accordance with Iowa Code sections 152.5A and …

616.14(1) The clinical facilities shall provide learning experiences that meet curriculum objectives and outcomes. 616.14(2) The program provides information to the board about clinical facilities used for learning experiences, including: a. The clinical facility’s accredited/app…

616.15(1) The nursing program, in collaboration with a clinical facility, selects preceptors to provide supportive learning experiences to meet program outcomes. a. The nursing education program and student will work together to find an appropriate preceptor. b. An appropriate pr…

616.16(1) A preceptor is selected by the nursing program in collaboration with a clinical facility to provide supportive learning experiences consistent with program outcomes. a. The nursing education program and student will find an appropriate preceptor. b. The student shall ha…

program shall notify the board when the program’s NCLEX® passing percentage is lower than 80 percent for one calendar year. 616.17(1) The program demonstrates that it meets the NCLEX® passing rate of 80 percent in any one of the following ways: a. The NCLEX® pass rate for each ca…

616.18(1) Annual reports. The head of the program shall submit an annual report to the board. 616.18(2) Reports. The program shall notify the board of the following: a. Change of controlling institution, including official name of the program(s) and controlling institution, organ…

include all of the following: 1. At least a one-academic-year course of study or its equivalent in theory and practice that leads to a diploma in practical nursing and to eligibility to apply for practical nurse licensure by examination as described in 481—Chapter 617. 2. At leas…

616.3(1) Before establishing a nursing program, a controlling institution shall submit a program application to the board, including: a. Name and address of the controlling institution. b. A written statement explaining how the college or university meets the definition of “locat…

616.4(1) The full approval for nursing programs located in Iowa requires the following: a. Completion of a board survey visit by board representative(s). b. Submission of the program’s systematic evaluation plan. c. Employment of qualified faculty and head of program. d. Annual r…

616.5(1) Conditional approval may be granted if the board determines that the program does not meet the criteria for approval at any time during the progression of the program. 616.5(2) The board: a. Will notify the president of the academic institution and head of the nursing pr…

616.6(1) A program denied approval or given less than full approval may appeal that decision. An appeal initiates a contested case hearing governed by 481—Chapter 506. 616.6(2) If, after a contested case proceeding, the board denies or withdraws approval of a program, the program…

616.7(1) Prior to program closure, the controlling institution shall submit a written plan to the board. The plan shall include: a. Reasons for closure and the date of closure, including when the last student graduates. b. Provisions to continually meet the criteria for board app…

616.8(1) The program shall meet the following criteria: a. Authorization. Authorization for conducting a program is granted in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 261B. b. Authority and administrative responsibility. The authority and administrative responsibility of the program is…

the provision of resources adequate to meet program needs and outcomes. 616.9(1) Human resources. Human resources shall include the following: a. Head of program. b. Faculty. c. Support staff. 616.9(2) Physical resources. Physical resources may include the following: a. Classroom…

“Approved nursing program” means a nursing education program whose status has been recognized by the board or by a similar board in another jurisdiction that prepares individuals for licensure as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or advanced registered nurse practitio…

617.10(1) Prior to the denial of licensure to an applicant, the board issues a preliminary notice of denial that cites the factual and legal basis for denying the application, notifies the applicant of the appeal process and specifies the date upon which the denial will become fi…

617.11(1) A nurse refresher course shall meet the following requirements: a. A minimum of 80 hours of theory, with content in basic nursing skills, pharmacology, physical assessment, intravenous (IV) therapy (registered nurse only), and legal and ethical considerations in health …

decisions. 617.12(1) Definitions. “Complete criminal record” includes the complaint and judgment of conviction for each offense of which the applicant has been convicted, regardless of whether the offense is classified as a felony or a misdemeanor and regardless of the jurisdicti…

registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), and advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP): 617.2(1) Application for an initial license based on the registered nurse examination, $93 (plus the fee for evaluation of the fingerprint cards and the criminal history b…

617.3(1) A person in the practice of nursing in the state of Iowa as defined in Iowa Code section 152.1, outside of caring for one’s family, must have a current Iowa license, whether or not the person’s employer is in Iowa and whether or not the person receives compensation. Any …

nurse. Applicants for registered nurse and licensed practical nurse licenses shall meet the following requirements: 617.4(1) Graduation from an approved nursing program. 617.4(2) Successful passage of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) or the State Board Test Poo…

617.5(1) Board application. A graduate of an approved nursing program seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse shall submit the following: a. A completed application for licensure by examination. b. Payment of the application fee. c. Two complet…

617.6(1) Board application. A graduate of an approved nursing program seeking licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in Iowa who has been licensed in another state shall submit the following: a. A completed application for licensure by endorsement. b. Payment…

not a member of NCSBN. 617.7(1) Applicant for licensure. An applicant seeking licensure in Iowa who was educated in a foreign country or in a U.S. territory that is not a member of NCSBN shall apply for licensure by examination pursuant to rule 481—617.5(17A,147,152,272C) or lice…

617.8(1) Name and address changes. Licensees must notify the board of any name or address change within 30 days of the change. Licensure documents are mailed to the licensee at the address on file in the board office. There is no fee for a change of name or address in board recor…

jurisdiction and payment of the verification fee as specified in rule 481—617.2(17A,147,152,152E,272C), the board will provide a certified statement to another jurisdiction or entity that the license of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or advanced registered nurse pra…

618.1(1) Form and content of complaint. The complaint will be submitted on the form deemed acceptable by the board and contain the following information: a. The full name, address and telephone number of the complainant, except in instances in which the identity of the complainan…

board will: 618.2(1) Close the case without further action. The board will notify the complainant and the licensee of the decision by letter. The board may reconsider and reopen a closed complaint or investigative file at a later date. 618.2(2) Close the case and issue an informa…

evaluation of the professional services rendered by the licensee. 618.3(1) Contract and case referral. The board will enter into a contract with peer reviewers to provide peer review services. The board or board staff determine which peer reviewer(s) will review a case and what i…

sanctions provided in Iowa Code section 272C.3 when the board determines that the licensee is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses or those listed in Iowa Code section 147.55: 618.4(1) Fraud in procuring a license. Fraud in procuring a license includes but is not limit…

submitted to the board as resolution of a contested case or in lieu of continued compliance with a disciplinary decision of the board. A voluntary surrender, when accepted by the board, has the same force and effect as an order of revocation. A voluntary surrender of a license du…

618.6(1) Fees and costs assessed by the board pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.6(6)“a” will be calculated by the board’s executive director and be entered as part of the board’s final disciplinary order. The board’s final disciplinary order will specify the time period in which…

as well as the following: “Academic offering” means an extension course, independent study, or other course that is offered for academic credit or audit by an accredited institution of higher education. “Audit” means the selection of licensees for verification of satisfactory com…

619.2(1) Requirements. License renewal requires the verifiable completion of 36 contact hours or 3.6 CEUs of credit or an exemption within the renewal period. 619.2(2) Accumulating hours or credit. a. Units of measurement used for continuing education courses is as follows: (1) O…

residential care facilities for persons with mental illness (RCFs/PMI). Refer to 481—Chapter 57 for the licensing and regulation of all residential care facilities, including RCFs/PMI, and to 481—Chapter 60 for minimum physical standards for all residential care facilities. [ARC …

135C, the following definitions apply. “Commission” means the mental health and disability services commission. “Department” means the Iowa department of inspections and appeals. “Dependent adult abuse” is as defined in rule 481—52.1(235E). “Evaluation services” means those activ…

RCF/PMI shall provide for services of a qualified mental health professional, by direct employment or contract, whose responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to: (II, III) 1. Approval of each resident’s service plan; (II, III) 2. Monitoring the implementation of each r…

facility’s admission criteria shall include but not be limited to age, sex, diagnosis from the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, substance abuse, dual diagnosis and criteria that are consistent with the résumé of care. (III) […

62.5(1) Evaluation services shall be provided to each resident. An annual evaluation of each resident shall be completed no later than 12 months from the date of the last available evaluation. For residents who are on leave from a state mental health institution, the institution …

“Advanced registered nurse practitioner” or “ARNP” means a person who is currently licensed as a registered nurse under Iowa Code chapter 152 or 152E and who is licensed by the board as an advanced registered nurse practitioner. “Asynchronous store-and-forward transmission” means…

620.2(1) A registered nurse recognizes and understands the legal boundaries for practicing nursing within the scope of nursing practice. The scope of practice of the registered nurse is determined by the nurse’s education, experience, and competency and the rules governing nursin…

620.3(1) The licensed practical nurse recognizes and understands the legal boundaries for practicing nursing within the scope of nursing practice. The scope of practice of the licensed practical nurse is determined by the nurse’s education, experience, and competency and the rule…

620.4(1) Telehealth permitted. A licensee may, in accordance with all applicable laws and rules, provide health care services to a patient through telehealth. 620.4(2) License required. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who provides services through telehealth to a p…

“Advanced registered nurse practitioner” or “ARNP” means a person who is currently licensed as a registered nurse under Iowa Code chapter 152 or 152E who is licensed by the board as an advanced registered nurse practitioner. “Asynchronous store-and-forward transmission” means the…