A. The Board of Regents shall seek to expand or establish additional nurse training programs whenever the information reported pursuant to R.S. 17:2047 indicates a consistent lack of availability of places in nurse training programs for qualified applicants.
B. The salary and other benefits of faculty members may be adjusted for nurse training faculty as necessary to attract and retain the necessary number of qualified teachers.
C. Expansion of existing programs or establishment of additional programs shall be sought with due regard for the efficient expenditure of state funds and after consultation with the Nursing Supply and Demand Council.