Section 290. Clinical nurse specialist practice

A. The practice of clinical nurse specialists shall be consistent with the:

1. Education required in 18VAC90-20-275; and

2. Experience required for specialist certification.

B. The clinical nurse specialist shall provide those advanced nursing services that are consistent with the standards of specialist practice as established by a national certifying organization for the designated specialty and in accordance with the provisions of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.

C. Advanced practice as a clinical nurse specialist shall include but shall not be limited to performance as an expert clinician to:

1. Provide direct care and counsel to individuals and groups;

2. Plan, evaluate and direct care given by others; and

3. Improve care by consultation, collaboration, teaching and the conduct of research.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR 495-01-1 § 3.11, eff. April 15, 1985; amended, Volume 03, Issue 19, eff. July 22, 1987; Volume 05, Issue 05, eff. January 4, 1989; Volume 06, Issue 09, eff. March 1, 1990; Volume 06, Issue 17, eff. June 20, 1990; Volume 07, Issue 06, eff. January 16, 1991; Volume 07, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; Volume 08, Issue 12, eff. April 10, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 07, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 11, Issue 19, eff. July 12, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 03, eff. December 3, 1998.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 and Chapter 30 (§ 54.1-3000 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.