1. (a) Preceptor utilization.

   1. (1)

      1. (A) Preceptors shall not be considered in clinical faculty–student ratio.
      2. (B) The ratio of preceptor to student shall not exceed 1:2.

   2. (2) There shall be written policies for the use of preceptors that include:

      1. (A) Communications between the program and preceptor concerning students;
      2. (B) Duties, roles, and responsibilities of the:

2. (i) Program;

   1. (ii) Preceptor; and

      1. (iii) Student; and
      2. (C) An evaluation process.

   2. (3) All preceptors shall be listed on the annual report by:

      1. (A) Area;
      2. (B) Agency; and
      3. (C) Number of students precepted.

3. (b) Preceptor criteria.

   1. (1)

      1. (A) Master’s, baccalaureate, diploma, associate degree, or practical nurse program student preceptors shall hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Arkansas.
      2. (B) Practical nurse student preceptors shall hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in Arkansas.
   2. (2) Preceptors shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the area of clinical specialty for which the preceptor is utilized.

   3. (3) Preceptors shall participate in evaluation of the student.

      1. (c) Student criteria.
   4. (1) Precepted students shall be enrolled in courses specific to the preceptor’s expertise.

   5. (2) Precepted students shall have appropriate learning experiences prior to the preceptorship.

      1. (d) Faculty criteria.
   6. (1) Program faculty shall be responsible for the learning activity.
   7. (2) Program faculty shall be available for consultation with student and preceptor.
   8. (3) Program faculty shall be responsible for the final evaluation of the experience.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “Amended June 15, 2024”