(a) The Board shall adopt rules regarding educational objectives, broad curriculum guidelines, and such administrative procedures as are necessary to insure that the program will prepare persons to begin the practice of nursing according to the objectives of the program and the definition of nursing as stated in this subchapter.
(b) Persons desiring approval of a proposed nursing program from the Board shall apply to the Board for such approval and submit evidence showing compliance with the rules of the Board.
(c) Nursing programs complying with the rules of the Board shall be granted approval by the Board.
(d) The Board shall make periodic reviews of approved programs of nursing to determine compliance with the standards and rules established by the Board. If the Board determines that the approved program is not in compliance with its standards, a written statement indicating the areas of non-compliance shall be given to the nursing program, and a reasonable time given to permit compliance. The Board may place nursing programs on probationary status until such time as its standards are adhered to. If, at the conclusion of the probationary period the program fails to meet the Board's standards, approval shall be rescinded. Any school having its approval rescinded shall have the right to reapply.
(e) A nursing program not granted initial or continued approval after reapplication may appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of written notification by the Board of its decision.