Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Nursing intends to consider amending 18VAC90-27, Regulations for Nursing Education Programs. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt definitions and qualifications for the use of simulation in lieu of direct client care hours in fulfillment of the clinical hour requirements for nursing education programs. Proposed amendments (i) define terms, (ii) require faculty supervising clinical practice by simulation to have knowledge and skills in the methodology, (iii) clarify that the 50% limitation on the number of clinical hours that can be fulfilled by simulation applies to the hours in different specialties and population groups across the life span, and (iv) require knowledgeable faculty to be present during the simulation experience.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3005 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: March 4, 2020.

Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4520, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.