Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS |
TITLE 8. NURSES |
SUBTITLE 4. APPROVED NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
§ 8-401. Miscellaneous powers and duties of Board
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(a) Powers. -- The Board may approve any registered nursing or licensed practical nursing education program at an institution in this State.
(b) Duties. -- 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) 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
(4) Survey approved nursing education programs as it considers necessary.