How would a nursing program determine how many faculty members are needed?
The number of faculty members shall be determined by such factors as: • the number and level of students • the curriculum plan • activities and responsibilities required of faculty • the number and geographic locations of health care agencies and clinical practice settings • the level of client care and acuity of client illness Sufficient faculty are required to provide a ratio of 1 faculty to 10 students in the clinical area. The ratio of faculty to students will vary if preceptors are used during the clinical experiences. The total number of faculty may include a mix of full-time and part-time faculty. Vocational nursing education rules specifically call for at least one full-time nursing instructor for the program and a director/coordinator without major teaching or clinical responsibilities.
