§ 8–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 8-401 (2026)
Title 8. Nurses
Subtitle 4. Approved Nursing Education Programs
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(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.