OAR 851-054-0021
Standards for Clinical Nurse Specialist Scope of Practice

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), shall meet the standards for Registered Nurse practice, and shall also meet the practice standards of advanced practice, including but not limited to:

(1)

Recognizing and practicing within the limits of knowledge and experience of the individual CNS, and consulting with or referring clients to other health care providers when indicated;

(2)

Providing and documenting nursing services within the scope of practice and specialty for which the individual CNS is educationally prepared, and for which competency has been established and maintained. Educational preparation includes academic coursework, workshops or seminars, or other supervised, planned learning, provided both theory and clinical experience are included.

(3)

Teaching, coaching, mentoring and providing leadership using professional standards of CNS practice.

Source: Rule 851-054-0021 — Standards for Clinical Nurse Specialist Scope of Practice, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=851-054-0021.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 851-054-0021’s source at or​.us