§ 218.6. Scope of practice for clinical nurse specialist
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)Effective: September 18, 2007
Effective: September 18, 2007
63 P.S. § 218.6
§ 218.6. Scope of practice for clinical nurse specialist
(a) Nothing in this act shall permit a clinical nurse specialist to engage in the practice of medicine or surgery as defined in the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L. 457, No. 112),1 known as the “Medical Practice Act of 1985”; perform acts of medical diagnosis; or prescribe medical therapeutic or corrective measures. The restrictions in this subsection apply to both physical and mental disorders.
(b) Nothing in this act shall be construed to limit or prohibit a clinical nurse specialist from engaging in those activities which normally constitute the practice of nursing, including a nursing diagnosis, as defined in section 2.2
Credits
1951, May 22, P.L. 317, No. 69, § 8.6, added 2007, July 20, P.L. 320, No. 49, § 4, effective in 60 days [Sept. 18, 2007].
63 P.S. § 218.6, PA ST 63 P.S. § 218.6
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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