# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 27 — Board of Nursing

### Chapter 03 — Nursing Education Programs

#### Regulation .04 Philosophy and Objectives, Outcomes, or Competencies.

*COMAR 10.27.03.04*

A. The philosophy and program objectives, outcomes, or competencies shall be:

  (1) Developed by the nursing faculty and represent a consensus of that faculty;

  (2) Consistent with the characteristics of the specific type of nursing education program;

  (3) Communicated to those responsible for and participating in the program; and

  (4) Periodically evaluated.

B. The philosophy of the program shall:

  (1) Be consistent with that of the controlling institution and governing body;

  (2) Articulate beliefs about individuals and their health, environment, nursing, adult education, and learning; and

  (3) Serve as a foundation for developing, implementing, and evaluating the educational program.

C. The program objectives, outcomes, or competencies shall:

  (1) Evolve from the philosophy of the program;

  (2) Be clearly stated, measurable, and attainable;

  (3) Serve as a foundation for planning, implementing, and evaluating the program; and

  (4) Identify the expected competencies of the graduate.