(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. (b) Practice as a clinical nurse specialist is governed by rules and regulations that are adopted under § 8–205 of this title Initiating, monitoring, and altering appropriate therapies or treatments. (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.
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