Oregon Code § ORS 678.396

Nurse intern scope of practice; prohibited acts
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(1) A nurse intern may:
(a) Perform specific nursing functions within the limits of the nurse interns nursing education program;
(b) Practice nursing only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who has agreed to act as the nurse interns supervisor under ORS 678.398;
(c) Gather information about and administer care to patients; and
(d) Participate in all aspects of the nursing care process under the supervision required and limitations imposed by this section.
(2) A nurse intern may not:
(a) Assume ongoing responsibility for assessments, planning, implementation or evaluation of guidance of the nurse interns supervisor;
(b) Function independently, act in a supervisory role or delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants or unlicensed persons;
(c) Administer chemotherapy, blood or blood products, intravenous medications or controlled substances;
(d) Carry out procedures on central lines; or
(e) Perform any other task or function that the nurse intern is not qualified to perform.

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