Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 49. PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS |
PART I. Department of State |
Subpart A. Professional and Occupational Affairs |
Chapter 21. State Board of Nursing |
SubChapter A. REGISTERED NURSES |
Section 21.32. Objectives
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Nursing schools in this Commonwealth are approved to effectuate the following:
(1) Safeguard the preparation of nurses and assure safe standards of nursing practice in this Commonwealth.
(2) Stimulate and maintain continued growth and improvement of nursing education in this Commonwealth.
(3) Guide prospective students in the selection of approved schools which offer adequate resources for sound basic nursing education.
(4) Assure the graduates of nursing programs of eligibility for admission to examination for licensure.
(5) Assist graduates of schools of nursing in this Commonwealth to qualify for licensure by endorsement in other jurisdictions.
The provisions of this § 21.32 amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 2677. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (9696).