# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

### Subtitle 4. Approved Nursing Education Programs

#### Section 8-401

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)