Oregon § 678.396 Nurse intern scope of practice; prohibited acts

Oregon Statutes

§ 678.396 — Nurse intern scope of practice; prohibited acts

Oregon § 678.396

Vol.17

Title 52Occupations and Professions

Ch. 678Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators

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Bluebook

Or. Rev. Stat. § 678.396 (2026).

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(1)A nurse intern may:

(a)Perform specific nursing functions within the limits of the nurse intern’s nursing education program;

(b)Practice nursing only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who has agreed to act as the nurse intern’s 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 intern’s supervisor;

(b)Function independently, act in a supervisory role or delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants or unlicensed persons;

(c)Administer

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(1) A nurse intern may:
(a) Perform specific nursing functions within the limits of the nurse intern’s nursing education program;
(b) Practice nursing only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who has agreed to act as the nurse intern’s 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 intern’s 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.