No, the ABN requires a copy of the most current letter of status from the Governing Institution and the Nursing Program accrediting bodies. Likewise, either an approval letter from your state’s BON or other agency that approves the operations of the pre-licensure or post-licensure nursing program; or a signed copy of a statement on institution/program letterhead indicating the BON does not oversight Advanced Practice Programs.
Should there be a necessity for a late submission, please contact the ABN Education Programs for authorization. Keep in mind the review for approvals is taken in order by date received and the ABN strives to review submissions in a timely manner.
ABN Administrative Code 610-X-3-.09(5) “A prelicensure program or advanced practice program based outside the state of Alabama that plans to provide students with clinical learning experiences in Alabama shall submit to the Board, within a minimum of fifteen (15) days in advance of the expected clinical learning experience…” Note that students may NOT attend clinicals in the state of Alabama without the approval of the Alabama Board of Nursing.
No, the Out of State Program submission fee is sufficient for one calendar year (January 1 through December 31). Out of state prelicensure and advanced practice nursing programs conducting clinical experiences in Alabama shall submit an annual Out of State Program fee of $500.00 in January of each calendar year.
No, the Annual Out of State Program fee of $500.00 is required per Nursing Education program/ institution.
No, out of state nursing programs should submit the Out of State Program fee of $500.00; only if students are conducting clinical experiences in Alabama that calendar year.
Payments will be made by check and mailed to the Alabama Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 303900, Montgomery, AL 36130-3900.
If you are sending by Federal Express or United Parcel Service overnight express, please mail to Alabama Board of Nursing, 770 Washington Ave., STE 250, Montgomery, AL 36104.
Effective January 1, 2023, those out of state nursing programs conducting clinical experiences in Alabama for a prelicensure program or advanced practice program shall submit an annual Out of State Program fee of $500.00 in January of each calendar year, or upon submission of the program's letter of intent for that calendar year.
No, fees are non-refundable. The ABN recommends submitting the payment along with the required clinical documents within a minimum of fifteen (15) days in advance of the expected clinical learning experience…” Note that students may NOT attend clinicals in the state of Alabama without the approval of the Alabama Board of Nursing and payment of the $500.00 Annual Out of State Program fee.
No, the Annual Out of State Program fee of $500.00 is required per nursing education program/ institution.
Yes. Regardless of the method of instruction, faculty who teach nursing courses for more than thirty (30) days to students in Alabama are required to have an active, unencumbered Alabama RN or multistate licensure. Nursing faculty with active, unencumbered licensure in other states are provided an exemption of thirty (30) calendar days during a year, without the requirement of endorsement, when functioning in the role of consultants or educators. If thirty (30) calendar days are exceeded or extended beyond the designated time frame during a given year, Alabama licenses are required; unless the individual holds a valid multistate license issued by a party state other than Alabama.
Yes. Faculty located outside of the state who are employed by the governing institution for delivery of instruction by distance education methods, online instruction, or satellite instruction for an Alabama nursing program shall meet the minimum qualifications for faculty as set forth in Chapter 610-X-3 (Nursing Education Programs), including active, unencumbered licensure in Alabama or a multistate registered nurse license issued by a party state, as delineated in Chapter 610-X-4 (Licensure).
610-X-3.02(8) Minimum qualifications of nurse faculty shall include:
- An active, unencumbered Alabama registered nurse license or a multistate registered nurse license issued by a party state, as delineated in Chapter 610-X-4 (Licensure).
- An earned graduate degree in nursing or a related health field.
- Be academically and experientially qualified to teach in the area assigned.
As a courtesy, the Alabama Board of Nursing may be informed when consultative or supervisory visits are scheduled. However, notification is not explicitly required.
Yes. Any student enrolled in a post-licensure program participating in clinical experiences in Alabama shall have a valid, unencumbered registered nurse license issued by Alabama, or a multistate license issued by a party state, as delineated in Chapter 610-X-4 (Licensure).
Yes. The nursing program must have full approval (local, state, federal, and regulatory board) in the state of origin and must be accredited by a national nursing program accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The following requirements must be met by pre-licensure distance education programs when offering a nursing program in Alabama:
- Must be a postsecondary institution with accreditation by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Have full approval (local, state, federal, and regulatory board) in the state where located.
- Registered with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and the Division of Licensure of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), unless participating in a regional State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).
- Accreditation by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Yes. Approval documents must be submitted and approved within a minimum of fifteen (15) days in advance of the expected clinical experience.
Additionally, prelicensure or advanced practice nursing education programs based outside the state of Alabama that plan to provide students with clinical learning experiences in Alabama must meet the requirements of ABN Administrative Code §610-X-3-.09.” Note that students may NOT attend clinicals in the state of Alabama without the approval of the Alabama Board of Nursing and payment of the $500.00 Annual Out of State Program fee.
Yes! Approval must be obtained from the Alabama Board of Nursing to establish a new nursing education program. Phase I and II applications must be submitted as delineated in Administrative Code 610-X-3-.06 (Establishing A New Program).