North Dakota Administrative Code

Following the board's review and action regarding the survey report, a certificate shall be issued by the board to the program indicating the approval status. History: Effective November 1, 1996; amended effective April 1, 2004; July 1, 2008. General Authority: NDCC 43-12.1-17 La…

The board shall annually publish a list of programs and the approval status for each program. History: Effective November 1, 1996; amended effective July 1, 2008. General Authority: NDCC 43-12.1-17 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-12.1-17(1)

1. Each program shall submit an annual report to the board providing requested information pertaining to the time period between July first and June thirtieth. 2. A program with continuing compliance shall be reevaluated: a. At a minimum of every five years to ensure compliance w…

Repealed effective April 1, 2004.

The sponsor institution shall employ a qualified nurse administrator to develop the program and submit a written application for approval to the board at least six months before the proposed starting date or at such earlier time as the board and the nursing education program may …

After the proposal has been received, a survey of the nursing education program must be made by the board's designee. A written copy of the surveyor's report must be submitted to the nursing program nurse administrator. History: Effective November 1, 1996; amended effective April…

The board shall act on the application and the surveyor's report within three months of the survey. The program must be notified in writing of the board's decision whether to grant or deny initial approval status. The board may continue initial approval status as specified in sec…

Students may be admitted to the program only after initial approval status has been granted by the board according to section 54-03.2-07-02. The number of students admitted to a program must be determined by: 1. Number of qualified faculty; 2. Adequate educational facilities and …

Following initial approval progress reports that demonstrate implementation of approved plans under section 54-03.2-08-03 shall be submitted by the program administrator upon the board's request. History: Effective November 1, 1996. General Authority: NDCC 43-12.1-17 Law Implemen…

The board's designee shall survey the program annually until the first class has graduated. Following graduation of the first class, a self-evaluation report of compliance with the rules shall be submitted by the program. The board's designee shall conduct a survey for considerat…

A nursing education program may close voluntarily or must be closed following withdrawal of board approval. 1. The board may withdraw initial approval status when a new program fails to qualify for full approval status within eighteen months following the graduation date of the f…

When the sponsor institution decides to close a nursing education program, the school shall notify the board in writing of the plan for discontinuation and the intended date of closing. 1. The nursing education program may choose one of the following closing procedures: a. Contin…

When the board withdraws approval of a nursing education program: 1. The board shall establish a date of closure. 2. The nursing education program shall present a plan for the transfer of students to other board-approved programs within a time frame established by the board. Hist…

When a nursing education program closes, the board must be advised of the arrangements for maintenance of academic transcripts. If the sponsor institution ceases to exist, the academic transcripts of each student and graduate must be transferred to the board. History: Effective N…

A nursing education program may apply to implement an innovative approach by complying with the provisions in this chapter. Nursing education programs approved to implement innovative approaches shall continue to provide quality nursing education that prepares graduates to practi…

A nursing education program is eligible to apply under the following conditions: 1. The nursing education program shall hold full board approval without conditions for the past five years; 2. There have been no substantial complaints against the program in the past five years; an…

The following information shall be provided to the board at least sixty days prior to the board meeting upon which action will be taken. The application may be no more than fifteen pages, including appendices, with a one-page executive summary. 1. Identifying information. a. Name…

Approval of innovations in nursing education involves submission of a comprehensive report by the nursing program that ensures quality nursing education that prepares nurses to provide client-centered care as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The report should include the f…

1. Annually the board may establish the number of innovative approach applications it will accept, based upon board resources. 2. The board shall evaluate all applications to determine if they meet eligibility criteria in section 54-03.2-10-03 and the standards established in sec…

1. The education program shall submit progress reports conforming to the evaluation plan annually or as requested by the board. 2. The final evaluation report shall conform to the evaluation plan, detailing and analyzing the outcomes data. 3. If any report indicates that students…

1. If the innovative approach has achieved the desired outcome and the final evaluation has been submitted, the program may request that the innovative approach be continued. 2. Request for the innovative approach to become an ongoing part of the education program must be submitt…

To the extent funds are available, the nursing education scholarships may be funded by: 1. A separate nursing education scholarship fund, consisting of ten dollars of each licensed practical nurse and registered nurse biennial renewal fee. 2. Donations from individuals wishing to…

To qualify for a nursing education scholarship, the applicant shall: 1. Submit a completed application and required forms by the designated due date; and 2. Demonstrate the applicant is one of the following: a. A resident of North Dakota who is accepted and enrolled in a North Da…

Funds from the nurse education scholarship program must be disbursed directly to the educational institution or as otherwise approved by the board. 1 History: Effective July 1, 2025. General Authority: NDCC 43-12.1 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-12.1-08(2)(g) 2…

Repealed effective April 1, 2014.

process. Repealed effective February 1, 1998.

process. Repealed effective April 1, 2014.

Repealed effective April 1, 2014.

Repealed effective April 1, 2014.

Repealed effective February 1, 1998.

nurse. Repealed effective May 1, 1996. 1

Selected components in the nursing management of intravenous therapy as defined by the board may be performed by a licensed practical nurse who has completed a board-approved associate degree program that includes intravenous therapy in the curriculum or one who has successfully …

Each licensed practical nurse is responsible and accountable to practice according to the standards of practice prescribed by the board and the profession. It is not the setting or the position title that determines a nursing practice role, but rather the application of nursing k…

The licensed practical nurse assists in implementing the nursing process. The licensed practical nurse practices under the supervision of the registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practitioner. The licensed practical nurse shall: 1. Participate in nurs…

manage, and supervise the practice of nursing. In the administration and management of nursing care, a licensed practical nurse may assign or delegate the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons. In maintaining accountability for the delegation of…

Repealed effective April 1, 2014.

Repealed effective February 1, 1998.

Repealed effective April 1, 2014.

Repealed effective April 1, 2014.

Repealed effective April 1, 2014.

Each registered nurse is responsible and accountable to practice according to the standards of practice prescribed by the board and the profession. It is not the setting or the position title that determines a nursing practice role, but rather the application of nursing knowledge…

The registered nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, establish a plan with outcome criteria, intervene, evaluate, and document health problems in nursing practice settings. The registered nurse shall: 1. Participate in nursing care, health maintenance, client te…

the client. The registered nurse is responsible and accountable for the care provided and for assuring the safety and well-being of the client. The registered nurse provides care based upon client care needs; the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the registered nurse; and organ…

supervise the practice of nursing. In the administration and management of nursing care, registered nurses may assign and delegate the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons. Assigning of nursing interventions may be made by registered nurses to …

A registered nurse may dispense oral contraceptive pills, transdermal contraceptive patches, and vaginal contraceptive rings, pursuant to an order of an authorized prescriber, in the course of working in a title X clinic. History: Effective July 1, 2020. General Authority: NDCC 4…

The 1977 legislative assembly enacted legislation that recognized the performance of additional acts to be performed by registered nurses practicing in expanded roles and gave the board of nursing the power to set standards for nurses practicing in specialized roles. From 1980 to…

The board shall authorize advanced nursing practice to a registered nurse who has submitted evidence of advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in a defined area of nursing practice. Individuals are licensed as advanced practice registered nurses in the roles of certified nurse…

Repealed effective April 1, 2004.

The standards of practice for the registered nurse found in chapter 54-05-02 are the core standards of practice for all categories of advanced practice registered nurses. The advanced practice registered nurse has evolved into the roles of certified nurse practitioner, certified …

The scope of practice must be consistent with the nursing education and advanced practice certification. 1. Practice as an advanced practice registered nurse may include: a. Perform a comprehensive assessment of clients and synthesize and analyze data within a nursing framework; …