Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 054 - Nursing, Board of
Sub-Agency 0002 - General
Chapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Section 6-5 - Standards for Simulation in Prelicensure Programs
Current through September 21, 2024
(a) A prelicensure nursing education program may use simulation as a substitute for traditional clinical experiences, not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of its clinical hours per course. A program that uses simulation shall adhere to the standards set in this section.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
(d) Faculty involved in simulations shall have training in the use of simulation.
(e) The program shall have written policies and procedures on the following:
(f) The program shall develop criteria to evaluate the simulation activities, including student evaluation of simulation experience.