W. Va. Code R. § 19-1-8 - Curriculum

8.1. The curriculum of each nursing education program within the nursing education unit shall be based on the philosophy or mission and goals or outcomes of the nursing education unit.

8.1.a. The curriculum shall incorporate the concepts of nursing process and the standards for nursing practice as defined in the Board's rule, Standards for Professional Nursing, 19CSR10. Clinical assignments shall be designed to meet the objectives of each nursing course. Faculty shall provide evidence of ongoing review and updating of instructional materials, lecture notes, handouts and resources provided to students to ensure students receive current information and standards of practice.

8.1.b. Curricula for programs offering the diploma, the associate degree, baccalaureate degree, generic masters, accelerated programs, cohorts, sites, or distance education in nursing shall include theory and practice in nursing, encompassing the attainment and maintenance of physical and mental health and the prevention of illness for individuals and groups throughout the life process.

8.2. The nursing courses shall be supported by content which meet the requirements of the governing organization, including biological, physical, social and behavioral science content to provide a foundation for safe and effective nursing practice.

8.3. Simulation. A prelicensure nursing education program ("program") may use simulation as a substitute for traditional clinical experiences, not to exceed 50% of its clinical hours. A program that uses simulation shall adhere to the standards set in this section.

8.3.a. Evidence of Compliance. A program shall provide evidence to the Board of Nursing that these standards have been met.

8.3.a.1. The program shall have an organizing framework that provides adequate fiscal, human, and material resources to support the simulation activities.

8.3.a.2. Simulation activities shall be managed by an individual who is academically and experientially qualified. The individual shall demonstrate continued expertise and competence in the use of simulation while managing the program.

8.3.a.3. There shall be a budget that will sustain the simulation activities and training of the faculty.

8.3.b. Facilities and Resources. The program shall have appropriate facilities for conducting simulation. This shall include educational and technological resources and equipment to meet the intended objectives of the simulation.

8.3.c. Faculty Preparation. Faculty involved in simulations, both didactic and clinical, shall have training in the use of simulation. Faculty involved in simulations, both didactic and clinical, shall engage in on-going professional development in the use of simulation.

8.3.d. Curriculum. The program shall demonstrate that the simulation activities are linked to programmatic outcomes.

8.3.e. Policies and Procedures. The program shall have written policies and procedures on the following:

8.3.e.1. Short-term and long-term plans for integrating simulation into the curriculum;

8.3.e.2. Method of debriefing each simulated activity; and

8.3.e.3. Plan for orienting faculty to simulation.

8.3.f. Evaluation. The program shall develop criteria to evaluate the simulation activities and students shall evaluate the simulation experience on an ongoing basis.

8.3.g. Annual Report. The program shall include information about its use of simulation in its annual report to the Board of Nursing.

8.4. Programs that contract with online program managers (OPMs) are required to submit contracts with OPMs to the Board for review prior to implementation. Any contract with an OPM in place prior to the passage of this rule must be submitted to the Board within 30 days of the effective date of this rule. Whatever services are provided must meet the same standards or rules as set forth by 19CSR1 and the institution's accrediting agency.

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W. Va. Code R. § 19-1-8