Rule 410-8-.10. Educational Facilities, Resources, and Practice Settings

1. (1) The parent institution shall provide for and maintain facilities, resources, and services for the effective development and implementation of the nursing education program.
2. (2) Classes, simulated settings, equipment, and supplies should facilitate the learning goals of the curriculum.
3. (3) Adequate storage space, with security as appropriate, must be provided for supplies, equipment, and materials.
4. (4) Comprehensive, current, and pertinent print, non-print and electronic and non-print learning resources must be available for faculty and student needs.
5. (5) Office and meeting space, with appropriate furnishings and equipment, must be provided for the nurse administrator, faculty members, and staff.
6. (6) Administrative personnel and support services must be available to meet the needs of faculty members and students.
7. (7) The parent institution shall maintain a written agreement with any agency that provides educational facilities and resources for the nursing education program which delineates the responsibilities of all involved parties.
8. (8) Any practice setting affiliating with a nursing education program must have documented approval by appropriate regulatory bodies (if applicable).
9. (9) Any practice setting affiliating with a nursing education program must have available and appropriate personnel, facilities, and resources to enable collaborative planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning activities.
10. (10) The parent institution shall maintain a written agreement with each practice setting in which actual, interactive learning activities occur that delineates the responsibilities of involved parties.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-26-2, 43-26-5(a)(4) -(6).

History. Original Rule entitled "Educational Facilities, Resources, and Practice Settings" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2015; eff. Sept. 13, 2015.

Amended: F. Apr. 13, 2017; eff. May 3, 2017.