(1) These rules provide a basis for the board to evaluate and approve nursing education programs and a format for nursing faculty and administrators to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing education for the following professional and practical nursing programs:

(a) professional baccalaureate degree education for RN preparation;

(b) professional associate degree education for RN preparation; and

(c) associate degree education or certification for PN preparation.

(2) The following rules set forth specific requirements regarding curricula for faculty qualifications and responsibilities, and administrative roles and functions.

(3) These rules represent minimum requirements. The board shall interpret these rules to ensure that minimum requirements are met.