DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES 
Division of Registrations 

3 CCR 716-1

CHAPTER II — RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS 
STATEMENT OF BASIS:  The authority for the promulgation of these rules and regulations by the State Board of Nursing (“Board”) is set forth in sections 12-38-108(1)(a),(j), and 12-38-116, C.R.S.
PURPOSE: To specify procedures and criteria relating to the requirements for, approval of and withdrawal of approval of Nursing Education Programs. 

NOTE:
The following 2 portions of the Chapter II Rules are be amended as a result of a review by Legislative Legal Services.  Therefore the following revisions will be noticed and reviewed at the January 27, 2010 Board Meeting. An additional correction was found and is being corrected at Section 4.3.B.3.c.
SECTION 1.  DEFINITIONS 

1.9	Clinical Simulation Laboratory: 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 operate and evaluate the outcomes of the simulation experience.  The Faculty qualifications shall be documented in a manner approved by the Board.

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A.	Clinical Faculty: Individuals meeting the requirements of the Board’s Rules and Regulations and having ongoing responsibility for evaluating student learning in the practice setting.  The Clinical Faculty assumes joint responsibility with the teaching Faculty in guiding student learning.  The suggested ratio of faculty to student may vary by clinical setting and is outlined in Board policy.

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c.	Compliance with all requirements of Section 3 of these Chapter II Rules and Regulations, including but not limited to a fully-developed curriculum as outlined in Section 3.15 of these Chapter II Rules and Regulations.

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