# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 27 — Board of Nursing

### Chapter 03 — Nursing Education Programs

#### Regulation .14 Students.

*COMAR 10.27.03.14*

A. The following shall be available to students:

  (1) A written statement of students' rights and responsibilities;

  (2) The opportunity to participate in program development and evaluation;

  (3) A written grievance mechanism; and

  (4) Guidance and advisement services.

B. Students shall have:

  (1) Membership on selected faculty committees, as appropriate; and

  (2) The opportunity to participate in an organization of self-governance.

C. Exercise of the right and responsibility to discuss, inquire, and express opinion is encouraged.

D. Each program shall have clearly defined written policies for the following:

  (1) Admission of:

    (a) Generic students;

    (b) Transfer students; and

    (c) Articulation;

  (2) Oral and written English proficiency in reference to Health Occupations Article, §8-302(e), Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.27.01.05;

  (3) Withdrawals;

  (4) Readmissions;

  (5) Progression;

  (6) Counseling and guidance;

  (7) Representation on faculty governance;

  (8) Graduation;

  (9) Refund policies governing all fees and tuition paid by students; and

  (10) Ethical practices for the performance of activities, including recruitment, admission, and advertising.

E. Each program shall have a written policy providing information to any student who may be subject to licensure denial under Health Occupations Article, §§-308(c) and 8-316(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, and amendments applying to that citation. The information shall be provided before admission to the nursing education program.