(a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:(1) 'Eligible associate degree registered nursing program' means an associate degree registered nursing program that:(A) is accredited by the board; and(B) has an annual rate of successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) score of at least eighty percent (80%).(2) 'Qualified nurse educator certificate program' means a nurse educator certificate program that:(A) is provided by an accredited institution; and(B) requires at least fifteen (15) credit hours for completion.(b) Notwithstanding 848 IAC 1-2-13(b), and subject to the approval of the board, an individual who holds a bachelor of science in nursing without having attained a master's degree in nursing may teach clinical courses in an eligible associate degree registered nursing program if:(1) subject to subsection (c), the individual:(A) is enrolled in a qualified nurse educator certificate program; and(B) completes the qualified nurse educator certificate program within two (2) years after the individual's hire date;(2) the individual has completed a qualified nurse educator certificate program; or(3) the individual is ified nurse educator certificate program within two (2) years after the individual's hire date;(2) the individual has completed a qualified nurse educator certificate program; or(3) the individual is enrolled in a master's degree nursing program.(c) An individual described in subsection (b)(1) must:(1) show progress toward completion of the qualified nurse educator certificate program throughout the two (2) year period beginning on the individual's hire date; and(2) upon completion of the qualified nurse educator certificate program, enroll in a master's degree nursing program.As added by P.L.174-2018, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.216-2021, SEC.48; P.L.69-2022, SEC.4.
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