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Rules and regulations governing nursing education

S A Packard1, C Polifroni, H S Shah

  • 1University of Connecticut, School of Nursing, Storrs 06269-3059.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A national survey of nursing education regulation reveals significant inconsistencies in state board requirements for faculty and curriculum. This highlights a need for a unified national approach to ensure consistent quality in nursing education programs across the US.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education Regulation
  • Healthcare Workforce Development
  • Educational Policy Analysis

Background:

  • State boards of examiners play a crucial role in governing and regulating nursing education programs nationwide.
  • Variations in regulatory standards can impact the quality and consistency of nursing education across different states.
  • Understanding these variations is essential for identifying areas for improvement in nursing workforce preparation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a national survey of all 51 state boards of examiners governing nursing education in the United States.
  • To analyze the rules and regulations pertaining to qualifications, roles, responsibilities, and curriculum processes.
  • To identify problem areas and disparities in the regulation of basic nursing education programs.

Main Methods:

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  • A comprehensive national survey was conducted, collecting data from the written rules and regulations of 51 state nursing education regulatory agencies.
  • Content analysis was performed, focusing on key categories: qualifications (board members, program directors, faculty, preceptors), roles and responsibilities, and curriculum process and content.
  • Data analysis aimed to identify common issues and state-to-state disparities in regulatory frameworks.

Main Results:

  • Significant problem areas were identified in the regulation of basic nursing education programs.
  • Key findings include virtually nonexistent educational qualifications for board membership, differing requirements for various program types, and substantial state-to-state disparities in essential nursing education content and mandated processes.
  • These inconsistencies suggest a lack of uniformity in educational standards and regulatory oversight.

Conclusions:

  • The current state-based regulation of basic nursing education exhibits considerable inconsistencies and lacks standardization.
  • The identified disparities in qualifications, program requirements, and curriculum content underscore a need for a more cohesive national strategy.
  • A national plan for regulating basic nursing education is warranted to ensure consistent quality and address systemic issues.