Meeting of the Board of Regents | December 2007

THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

 

TO:
FROM:	Frank Muñoz
SUBJECT:	Regents Permission to Operate in New York State:   University of Pennsylvania
DATE:	November 16, 2007
STRATEGIC GOAL:	Goal 2
AUTHORIZATION(S):

 

SUMMARY

 

Issue for Decision (Consent Agenda)

 

Should the Regents approve the proposed permission to operate in New York State for the University of Pennsylvania?

 

Reason(s) for Consideration

 

Required by State statute.

 

Proposed Handling

 

This question will come before the Higher Education and Professional Practice Committee at its December meeting where it will be voted on and action taken.  It will then come before the full Board at its December meeting for final action.

 

Procedural History

 

Regents permission to operate in New York State is required by Section 224 of the Education Law which prohibits out-of-state colleges and universities from transacting business in New York without Regents permission.

 

Background Information

 

The University of Pennsylvania seeks to extend Regents permission to operate in New York State in order to place students from its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program in health agencies in New York for supervised clinical experiences.  Section 6908 of the Education Law restricts the practice of nursing to licensed persons or students enrolled in educational programs that the State Education Department has registered.  The University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).  The program meets the standards for registration as set forth in the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

 

Recommendation

 

It is recommended that the Regents approve the proposed permission to operate effective December 14, 2007, to authorize the University of Pennsylvania to use two clinical agencies in New York for clinical education of students in its Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

 

Timetable for Implementation

 

This approval will be effective until December 31, 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF RECOMMENDATION

 

              The program for which the request for extension of permission to operate in New York State is being made was initially approved in 1990, and has since had this permission extended three times.  The latest extension expired on May 31, 2007.  Currently, the University of Pennsylvania has Regents permission to annually use clinical placements in New York State for up to 2 students in its Nurse-Midwifery program, for up to 3 students in its Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing program and for up to 14 students in its nurse practitioner programs with clinical specializations in adult acute care, adult oncology, pediatric critical care, pediatric oncology and women’s health.

 

              The University of Pennsylvania plans on placing a total of 15 of their senior clinical practicum students at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and New York University Medical Center, with no more than 8 students placed at one facility.  Students will complete 16 hours of precepted clinical experiences each week during the 15-week spring semester.  Students who participate in these placements belong to the School of Nursing’s Hillman Scholars Program.  This program, sponsored by the Hillman Foundation, provides tuition support to participants, who must complete their clinical practica at one of the two previously mentioned hospitals and, upon graduation, make a two-year employment commitment to a New York hospital.

 

              The University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.  The School of Nursing’s programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

 

              Staff have determined that there would be no reduction in access to clinical experiences at cooperating facilities if authorization is granted.  Because of the limited nature of the University’s authorization to operate in New York State, it should have no effect on New York institutions.

 

              The Office of the Professions has determined that the University of Pennsylvania meets the standards for registration set forth in the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.