Page 1 of 1 164.298 Advanced practice doctoral program in nursing -- Degree -- Portrayal of credentials. (1) The governing board of each eligible postsecondary education institution shall collaborate with the Kentucky Board of Nursing to ensure that each university offering an advanced practice doctoral degree in nursing complies with the accreditation standards of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and with minimal education and licensure standards for admission to and graduation from an advanced practice doctoral program in nursing. (2) Each university offering an advanced nursing practice doctoral program shall refer to the degree as the "doctor of nursing practice," with the degree being abbreviated as "DNP." Any advertisement about the advanced nursing practice doctoral program shall not refer to graduates using the term "doctor." Graduates of the program shall accurately portray their academic credentials as well as their registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse credentials, if applicable, subject to sanction under KRS 311.375(4). Effective: July 15, 2010 History: Created 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2010.
Page 1 of 1 164.298 Advanced practice doctoral program in nursing -- Degree -- Portrayal of credentials. (1) The governing board of each eligible postsecondary education institution shall collaborate with the Kentucky Board of Nursing to ensure that each university offering an advanced practice doctoral degree in nursing complies with the accreditation standards of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and with minimal education and licensure standards for admission to and graduation from an advanced practice doctoral program in nursing. (2) Each university offering an advanced nursing practice doctoral program shall refer to the degree as the "doctor of nursing practice," with the degree being abbreviated as "DNP." Any advertisement about the advanced nursing practice doctoral program shall not refer to graduates using the term "doctor." Graduates of the program shall accurately portray their academic credentials as well as their registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse credentials, if applicable, subject to sanction under KRS 311.375(4). Effective: July 15, 2010 History: Created 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2010.
Page 1 of 1 164.298 Advanced practice doctoral program in nursing -- Degree -- Portrayal of credentials. (1) The governing board of each eligible postsecondary education institution shall collaborate with the Kentucky Board of Nursing to ensure that each university offering an advanced practice doctoral degree in nursing complies with the accreditation standards of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and with minimal education and licensure standards for admission to and graduation from an advanced practice doctoral program in nursing. (2) Each university offering an advanced nursing practice doctoral program shall refer to the degree as the "doctor of nursing practice," with the degree being abbreviated as "DNP." Any advertisement about the advanced nursing practice doctoral program shall not refer to graduates using the term "doctor." Graduates of the program shall accurately portray their academic credentials as well as their registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse credentials, if applicable, subject to sanction under KRS 311.375(4). Effective: July 15, 2010 History: Created 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2010.