Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 4, Aril 26, 2024
Section 91-6 - Out-of-State Nursing Programs Conducting Clinical Experiences in South CarolinaA. A nursing program whose parent institution is located in another state and which conducts clinical experiences preparing students for initial licensure in South Carolina shall obtain South Carolina Board approval prior to conducting clinical experiences in South Carolina. Clinical experiences must be conducted within the scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse or the registered nurse as defined in the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.B. To obtain South Carolina Board approval, the program shall submit a letter of request to the Board including evidence that the following requirements have been met: 1. The program must be on full approval status in the state of origin.2. Supervision of students in the clinical area is required. (a) The program ensures that there will be on site, on shift direct supervision of students in the clinical area by a nursing faculty member licensed in South Carolina or another Compact state according to South Carolina regulations and policies;(b) If precepted clinical experiences are requested, the program ensures that they will be conducted in accordance with South Carolina regulations and policies.3. A written clinical affiliation agreement with the clinical facility is in place.C. To maintain South Carolina Board approval, the program must remain on full approval status in the state of origin and must continue to comply with the requirements of this section. The program must notify the South Carolina Board in writing within fifteen days of any change in compliance.Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 5, eff May 25, 2007.