Rule 30-2865-5.1 - Criteria for SimulationA. Practical nursing programs may include the use of simulation as a substitute for traditional clinical experience. Simulation may replace clinical practice up to 25%, with a practice ratio of 1:1.1) In the following specialty area where clinical is limited, (i.e. Mental Health, Maternal, Pediatrics only) the amount of simulation may exceed 25%.2) Simulation clinical hours practice shall not exceed a ratio of 1:1 (one hour of simulation equals one hour of hands-on practice).3) Clinical simulation experience shall not exceed a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1.4) Clinical simulation must be led by faculty who meet the qualifications specified in Rule 3.3.5) To meet the curriculum and course objectives, provide a simulation environment with adequate faculty, space, equipment, and supplies that simulate realistic clinical experiences.B. Nursing programs using simulation as a substitution for clinical experiences, shall have the following documentation available:1) Number of simulated hours.2) Faculty qualification (documentation of competencies in simulation and debriefing).3) Faculty and student evaluation of simulated experiences.4) Course description and objectives.6) Evidence the space, equipment, and supplies are adequate to meet the clinical objectives.7) Provide information about the use of simulation, as requested by the Mississippi Board of Nursing on the annual report.30 Miss. Code. R. 2865-5.1