164.298 Advanced practice doctoral program in nursing -- Degree -- Portrayal of credentials.
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<![CDATA[ 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 <br>offering an advanced practice doctoral degree in nursing complies with the <br>accreditation standards of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission <br>or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and with minimal education <br>and licensure standards for admission to and graduation from an advanced practice <br>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 <br>as "DNP." Any advertisement about the advanced nursing practice doctoral program <br>shall not refer to graduates using the term "doctor." Graduates of the program shall <br>accurately portray their academic credentials as well as their registered nurse and <br>advanced practice registered nurse credentials, if applicable, subject to sanction <br>under KRS 311.375(4). Effective: July 15, 2010 <br>History: Created 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 80, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2010. ]]>