§8–401.

    (a)    The Board may approve any registered nursing or licensed practical nursing education program at an institution in this State.

    (b)    The Board shall:

        (1)    Keep a list of institutions in this State that currently have an approved registered nursing or licensed practical nursing education program;

        (2)    Set standards for approval of education programs for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at institutions in this State;

        (3)    Determine the Maryland passing rate for the national nurse licensure examination each year;

        (4)    Evaluate the need for an education program for registered nurses or licensed practical nurses in the geographic area in which the program is proposed to be located; and

        (5)    Survey approved nursing education programs as it considers necessary.