Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 410 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 410-8 - REGISTERED NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Rule 410-8-.04 - Curriculum

(1) The nursing education program shall be consistent with the mission/purpose, outcomes, and policies of the parent institution and the established and emerging standards of nursing education and practice.

(2) Faculty shall develop the curriculum so that the philosophy/assumptions, outcomes, written plan for its organization and development, teaching/learning strategies, assessment of outcomes and policies are internally consistent.

(3) The curriculum shall be inclusive of courses in humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and nursing which are offered in a logical and supportive sequence appropriate for collegiate study. Courses in the natural sciences must have class and laboratory components.

(4) The curriculum must be balanced in terms of semesters/quarters, contact hours, and student workload.

(5) The curriculum must be inclusive of learning activities in class, simulated settings, and practice settings, in reality-based situations, incorporating caring and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health or end-of-life care with people of all age groups who have commonly occurring acute and long-term physical and mental health problems, illnesses, and experiences.

(6) Practice-based learning activities shall occur in diverse settings representative of the continuum of health care and with opportunities for students to engage in learning activities that enable the goals of the curriculum.

(7) The curriculum shall be inclusive of current and emerging issues in nursing, health care, and society.

(8) Teaching/learning strategies, activities, and interactions must include opportunities for praxis, reflection, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and decision-making.

(9) Teaching/learning strategies, activities, and interactions must facilitate the transition to professional practice by incorporating concepts, including but not limited to: accountability; the provision and coordination of care; advocacy; and collaboration.

(10) In a prelicensure baccalaureate program, learning activities in research, community health nursing, and management/leadership shall be included.

(11) Various strategies shall be used in the assessment and evaluation of student outcomes.

(12) Students enrolled in a nursing education program leading to initial licensure may participate in cooperative internship experiences or programs. Academic credit may be awarded provided that the relationship between the academic and employment aspects of the course is clearly delineated consistent with Rules 410-8-.04; 410-8-.05(10); 410-8-.05(11); 410-8-.06(2), 410-8-.07(5) and 410-8-.08.