Tennessee

Year of Regulation: 2017 

Percentage of Clinical Replacement Hours: No more than 50%

Ratio of Simulation to Clinical Hours: Not defined

Definition of Simulation: 

1. “Simulation” means a technique to replace or amplify real experiences with guided experiences that evoke or replicate substantial aspects of the real world in a fully interactive manner.
2. “Debriefing” means an activity that follows a simulation experience, is led by a trained facilitator, encourages participant’s reflective thinking, and provides feedback regarding the participant’s performance.

Simulation Educator Requirements: 

a. Faculty involved in simulations, both didactic and clinical, shall have training in the use of simulation.
b. Faculty involved in simulations, both didactic and clinical, shall engage in on-going professional development in the use of simulation.

Resources:

Tennesse Board of Nursing Statement