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Board places Donnelly College nursing programs on conditional approval, approves multiple curriculum changes and site‑visit recommendations
Summary
The Kansas State Board of Nursing approved a series of education committee motions including conditional approval and a pause in admissions for Donnelly College RN and PN programs, multiple curriculum changes and seat increases at public universities, and various program reapprovals and provider approvals.
The Kansas State Board of Nursing voted to accept a series of education committee recommendations, including placing Donnelly College's RN and PN programs on conditional approval and requiring a follow-up site visit before admissions may restart.
The board approved a slate of education actions after the committee reported multiple motions. In summary, those actions included:
- Acceptance of an unscheduled site‑visit report for Donnelly College placing both the RN and PN programs on conditional approval and ordering a cessation of admissions for at least six months pending a follow-up site visit. - Reapproval site‑visit recommendations for Hutchinson Community College with a five‑year reapproval period. - Approval of major curriculum changes and admission-seat increases at multiple institutions, including Pittsburgh State University (increase from 95 to 120 yearly admission seats) and the University of Kansas (increase in traditional undergraduate admissions on the Kansas City campus). - Approval to use the Occupational English Test (OET) as an approved English‑language proficiency test for internationally educated nurses (thresholds noted: reading/writing/listening 6.5; speaking 7.0) and addition of International Education Evaluations as an approved credentialing evaluation provider for internationally educated applicants. - Reapproval of graduate APRN programs on full approval status for the 01/01/2025–12/31/2026 period and approval of a cohort of 20 for Fort Scott Community College for fall 2025 (site visit to follow).
“On the committee’s recommendation, it was moved to accept the unscheduled site visit report for Donnelly College and to place both RN and PN programs on conditional approval and cease admissions for at least 6 months,” a committee member read to the board; following voice votes the motion carried.
Why it matters: Conditional approval and cessation of admissions are regulatory steps intended to protect students and public safety by requiring programs to address deficiencies before new students are admitted. Several approved curriculum changes increase capacity at state institutions, reflecting local workforce-planning decisions discussed earlier in the meeting.
Follow-up: The board recorded that site visits or follow-up reviews are required before final approvals or admissions restarts; staff will schedule the required reviews and report back to the board.
Procedural note: Most motions were moved and seconded during committee reports and passed by voice vote; minutes and the consent agenda were also approved earlier in the meeting.
