Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-401
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-401, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§8–401.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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