(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Clinical nurse specialist” means an individual who:
(i) 1. Is licensed by the Board to practice registered nursing; or
2. Has a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing under the Nurse Licensure Compact; and
(ii) Is certified by the Board to practice as a clinical nurse specialist.
(3)(i) “Practice as a clinical nurse specialist” means to:
1. Provide direct care to patients with complex needs;
2. Act as a consultant to another health care provider as needed;
3. Conduct health-related research; and
4. Provide education and guidance for staff nurses.
(ii) “Practice as a clinical nurse specialist” includes:
1. Ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests;
2. Ordering diagnostic tests and using the findings or results in the care of patients;
3. Prescribing drugs and durable medical equipment under regulations adopted by the Board;
4. Ordering home health and hospice care; and
5. Initiating, monitoring, and altering appropriate therapies or treatments.
In general
(b) Practice as a clinical nurse specialist is governed by rules and regulations that are adopted under § 8-205 of this title and that concern additional acts in the practice of registered nursing.
Credits
Added by Acts 2023, c. 327, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 328, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 8-514, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 8-514
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
