NAC632.305. Duties; scope of practice.  


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  •      1. A clinical nurse specialist must, in addition to other duties, demonstrate competence in the ability to:

         (a) Assess, conceptualize and diagnose nursing problems; and

         (b) Analyze complex problems related to health.

         2. A clinical nurse specialist may act directly in the care of patients as an expert clinician and indirectly as a consultant, leader of other nurses, educator, researcher and agent to ensure the quality of health care provided.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 8-18-88)