Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 410 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 410-9 - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Rule 410-9-.10 - Educational Facilities and Clinical Affiliates
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 410-9-.10
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Educational facilities, campus classrooms, nursing practice laboratory, and the library for the program shall be available to meet the objectives of the program and the needs of the students and faculty.
(a) The campus
laboratory:
1.Shall be separate or screened
from the classroom(s).
2.Shall
contain sufficient equipment, supplies and resources (such as mannequins,
models, textbooks, and audiovisual aids), to permit simulated nursing skill
practice.
3.Shall provide a secure
location for syringes and needles.
(b) A library located at the instructional
site shall:
1.Provide texts, audiovisuals, and
periodicals, to include practical nursing journals, no older than five (5)
years, on the curriculum being taught.
2.Make available to faculty and students
access to the Georgia Board of Nursing's Laws and Rules.
(2) Clinical Affiliates.
(a) All clinical affiliates for a program
shall be approved by the board prior to utilization for student experiences.
The program shall submit the required materials as provided in Rule
410-9-.12(2)(c)(1).
(b) There shall be a written signed agreement
between the program and each clinical affiliate which meets the following
criteria:
1.The agreement shall be annually
reviewed and revised/renewed as necessary.
2.The agreement shall ensure that the nursing
faculty maintains the responsibility for the selection and supervision of
student learning activities.
(c) The clinical facility's nursing service
department shall maintain:
1.A written
organizational chart which indicates a clear chain of command for nursing
personnel.
2.A copy of current
policies and procedures as they relate to the Licensed Practical Nurse shall be
available to the board at site visits or as requested.
(d) An orientation shall be conducted for
program faculty and each new group of students at the clinical
facility.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-26-2, 43-26-5(a)(4) -(6) and 43-26-32.
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