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(A) A certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist shall do all of the following:
(1) Function within the scope of practice of nursing for a registered nurse as set forth in division (B) of section 4723.01 of the Revised Code and the rules of the board.
(2) Function within the nurse’s applicable scope of practice as set forth in section 4723.43 of the Revised Code and the rules of the board.
(3) Practice in accordance with section 4723.481 of the Revised Code and Chapter 4723-9 of the Administrative Code if the individual holds a certificate to prescribe.
(B) When the practice of a certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist is evaluated, the evaluation shall be provided by a collaborating licensed physician, podiatrist, or a nurse holding a similar current, valid certificate of authority.
(C) When the practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist is evaluated, the evaluation shall be provided by a supervising licensed physician, podiatrist, dentist or a nurse holding a similar current, valid certificate of authority.
(D) A certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist may provide care within their specialty provided:
(1) The nurse obtains education which emanates from a recognized body of knowledge relative to the nursing care to be provided;
(2) The nurse demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide the nursing care; and
(3) The nurse maintains documentation satisfactory to the board of meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs (D)(1) and (D)(2) of this rule.
Effective: 02/01/2009
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/16/2008 and 10/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4723.07
Rule Amplifies: 4723.28 (B)(19), (27), (28), 4723.43
Prior Effective Dates: 12/1/1995, 4/1/1997, 4/1/1999, 2/1/2002, 2/1/2003, 2/1/2004