§ 8-401. Miscellaneous powers and duties of Board

MD Health Occ Code § 8-401 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Board may approve any registered nursing or licensed practical nursing education program at an institution in this State.

(b)    The Board shall:

(1)    Keep a list of institutions in this State that currently have an approved registered nursing or licensed practical nursing education program;

(2)    Set standards for approval of education programs for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at institutions in this State;

(3)    Determine the Maryland passing rate for the national nurse licensure examination each year;

(4)    Evaluate the need for an education program for registered nurses or licensed practical nurses in the geographic area in which the program is proposed to be located; and

(5)    Survey approved nursing education programs as it considers necessary.