Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A.
Definitions beginning with "A":
(1)
"application", form provided
by the board of nursing (BON) to any potential nursing program to be used as
the first process in opening a new program;
(2)
"approval", official or
formal consent, confirmation or sanction:
(3)
"associate degree program",
a formalized program of study, usually organized for completion within a
two-year academic period, which prepares graduates for an associate degree in
nursing and eligibility to take the national examination for registered nurses.
The program is conducted as an integral department or division within a college
or university.
B.
Definitions beginning with "B":
(1)
"baccalaureate degree
program", a formalized program of study, usually organized for
completion within a four-year academic period, which prepares graduates for a
degree in nursing and eligibility to take the national licensing examination
for registered nursing. The program is conducted as an integral department or
division within a university or college;
(2)
"board", New Mexico board of
nursing.
C.
Definitions beginning with "C":
(1)
"clinical facilities",
institutions which are established for the delivery of nursing care services
(hospital, extended care facilities, nursing homes, medical clinics, public
health facilities, physician's offices, out-patient clinics, etc.);
(2)
"clinical preceptors",
nurses who have been a nurse for at least two years and have demonstrated
competencies related to the area of assigned clinical teaching responsibilities
and will serve as a role model and educator to the student. The clinical
preceptor shall not receive financial incentives from the nursing program for
an assigned student.
(3)
"clock/contact hour", unit of measurement used by educational
institutions to determine work load;
(4)
"curriculum", a course of
study which is offered within a particular program.
D.
Definitions beginning with "D":
"director", the nurse educator (regardless of the official title
assigned by any specific institution who is delegated the administrative
responsibility and authority for the direction of the basic educational program
in nursing. An "administrator" shall be considered synonymous with "director"
unless the institution has divided up authority between a program "director"
and an administrator.
E.
Definitions beginning with "E": "educational
institution", an institution within the educational system which is
organized and accredited for teaching and study (university, high school,
post-secondary, approved area vocational institution).
F.
Definitions beginning with "F":
[RESERVED]
G.
Definitions beginning with "G": [RESERVED]
H.
Definitions beginning with "H":
High-fidelity", provides the highest levels of realism. Scenarios may
incorporate the above low- and medium-fidelity plus the use of computer-based
equipment with automatic cues and responses.
I.
Definitions beginning with "I":
"Involuntary closure", mandatory closure by the board for failure of a
program to meet the minimum requirements as established by the board.
J.
Definitions beginning with "J":
[RESERVED]
K.
Definitions beginning with "K": [RESERVED]
L.
Definitions beginning with "L":
"Low-fidelity", the least realistic of available options. Scenarios may
include but not limited to the use of static manikins, written case studies,
simulated medication administration and other nursing tasks.
M.
Definitions beginning with
"M":
(1)
"medium-fidelity", scenarios may include use of low-fidelity
resources noted above plus standardized (live) patients incorporation with
increased realism. Automatic cues and responses (aside from simulation faculty
& staff) remain absent;
(2)
"must", a requirement.
N.
Definitions beginning with
"N":
(1)
"national licensing
examination", examination for licensure as provided by the national
council of state boards of nursing;
(2)
"national nursing
accreditation", recognition of an institution of learning
by a board recognized national nursing organization as maintaining prescribed
standards requisite for its graduates to gain admission to other reputable
institutions of higher learning or achieve credentials for professional
practice.
O.
Definitions beginning with "O": [RESERVED]
P.
Definitions beginning with
"P":
(1)
"parent
institution", an institution within the educational system which is
organized and accredited for teaching and study (university, college, high
school);
(2)
"practical nurse
program", a formalized program, which prepares a graduate for a diploma
or certificate and eligibility to take the national licensing examination for
practical nursing. The program is conducted as an integral part of an
educational institution;
(3)
"pre-licensure program", nursing education program that prepares
an individual for the national licensing examination for registered nursing or
practical nursing;
(4)
"program", the curriculum and all of the activities/functions that
take place which are necessary to fulfill the purpose of nursing
education;
(5)
"public health
emergency", an executive order pursuant to the Public Health Emergency
Response Act or an executive order invoked by gubernatorial powers under the
All Hazards Emergency Management Act.
Q.
Definitions beginning with "Q":
[RESERVED]
R.
Definitions beginning with "R": [RESERVED]
(1)
"recommendations",
statements which should guide programs of nursing in the development and
direction of the program but which are not mandatory;
(2)
"regulation and policies",
statements governing practice of the board of nursing in the approval of a
program of nursing;
(3)
"requirements", conditions which any program of nursing shall meet
to obtain approval.
S.
Definitions beginning with "S":
(1)
"shall", mandatory; a
requirement;
(2)
"should", a suggestion or recommendation; not a
requirement;
(3)
"simulation", an experience that imitates the real environment,
requiring individuals to demonstrate the procedural techniques,
decision-making, and critical thinking needed to provide safe and competent
patient care;
(4)
"supervision of part-time faculty without a graduate degree in
nursing", initial verification of instructor's knowledge and skills in
supervision of students in clinical settings, followed by periodic observation,
direction and evaluation of instructor's knowledge and skills related to
supervision of students in clinical settings.
T.
Definitions beginning with "T":
[RESERVED]
U.
Definitions beginning with "U": [RESERVED]
V.
Definitions beginning with "V":
[RESERVED]
W.
Definitions beginning with "W": [RESERVED]
X.
Definitions beginning with "X":
[RESERVED]
Y.
Definitions beginning with "Y": [RESERVED]
Z.
Definitions beginning with "Z":
[RESERVED]
