30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-5.1 - Criteria for Simulation
A. Practical
nursing programs may include the use of simulation as a substitute for
traditional clinical experience. Simulation may replace clinical practice up to
25%, with a practice ratio of 1:1.
1) In the
following specialty area where clinical is limited, (i.e. Mental Health,
Maternal, Pediatrics only) the amount of simulation may exceed 25%.
2) Simulation clinical hours practice shall
not exceed a ratio of 1:1 (one hour of simulation equals one hour of hands-on
practice).
3) Clinical simulation
experience shall not exceed a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1.
4) Clinical simulation must be led by faculty
who meet the qualifications specified in Rule
3.3.
5) To meet the curriculum and course
objectives, provide a simulation environment with adequate faculty, space,
equipment, and supplies that simulate realistic clinical experiences.
B. Nursing programs using
simulation as a substitution for clinical experiences, shall have the following
documentation available:
1) Number of
simulated hours.
2) Faculty
qualification (documentation of competencies in simulation and
debriefing).
3) Faculty and student
evaluation of simulated experiences.
4) Course description and
objectives.
5) Method of
debriefing.
6) Evidence the space,
equipment, and supplies are adequate to meet the clinical objectives.
7) Provide information about the use of
simulation, as requested by the Mississippi Board of Nursing on the annual
report.
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