Section 21.374. Selection and admission standards

(a) Policies and procedures related to the selection and admission of students are the responsibility of the individual program. Consideration must be given to scholastic aptitude, academic achievement, personal qualities and physical and emotional health necessary to fulfill the objectives of the program.

(b) Students admitted to CRNP programs shall meet the requirements for admission to the university or college for a master’s degree in nursing program and additional requirements that may be established for the CRNP program.

(c) Students admitted to CRNP programs shall have successfully completed the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning in a nursing program.

(d) Students admitted to CRNP programs shall be currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) or, if enrolled in an RN to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or RN to Nursing Doctorate (ND) program, shall complete all competencies for undergraduate requirements prior to taking graduate courses.

The provisions of this § 21.374 adopted June 2, 2006, effective June 3, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2667.

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 21.374 issued under sections 6.1 and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law (63 P. S. § § 216.1 and 218.1).

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 21.363 (relating to approval process).