Indiana Code 25-23-1-20.3. Clinical preceptor qualifications; rules
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Sec. 20.3. (a) As used in this section, “clinical preceptor” means an individual who is:
(2) responsible for supervising one (1) nursing student at a time in a clinical facility.
(1) employed by a cooperating agency; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-23-1-20.3
- Board: means the Indiana state board of nursing. See Indiana Code 25-23-1-1
- registered nurse: means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. See Indiana Code 25-23-1-1.1
(b) As used in this section, “cooperating agency” means an institution that cooperates with a nursing program to provide clinical facilities for the clinical experiences (as defined in section 20.2 of this chapter) of nursing students.
(c) Each clinical preceptor must:
(1) be a nurse licensed under this article; and
(2) have at least eighteen (18) months of experience as a registered nurse.
(d) Not later than July 1, 2023, the board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.
As added by P.L.69-2022, SEC.9.