Georgia

Year of Regulation: 2018

Percentage of Clinical Replacement Hours:  RN, no percentage.  LVN, no more than 75% of hours required for obstetrics and pediatrics only.  Simulation may not be used as a substitute for clinical hours in any required clinical experience area.

Ratio of Simulation to Clinical Hours: Established

Definition of Simulation:  "A care setting utilizing human simulation experience to create realistic, life-like scenarios where students engage in the practice of nursing skills and theory for the purpose of teaching and evaluating students. All simulation experiences shall be under the direction of licensed nursing Faculty qualified to oversee and evaluate the outcomes of the simulation experience for the student. The Faculty qualifications shall be documented in a manner approved by the Board.”

Simulation Educator Requirements:  Not defined

Resources:

Georgia Board of Nurses

Amendment to Rules 410-9