| Action Summary | The Board intends to adopt definitions and qualifications for the use of simulation in lieu of direct client care hours in fulfillment of the clinical hour requirements for nursing education programs. Amended regulations will define terms, require faculty supervising clinical practice by simulation to have knowledge and skills in the methodology, and clarify that the 50% limitation on the number of clinical hours that can fulfilled by simulation applies to the hours in different specialties and population groups across the life span. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [005531] |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Claire Morris, RN / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | claire.morris@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)367-4665 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |