STANDARDS OF COMPETENCY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES

[This section covers subsections (A) thru (D) of the OAC 4723-4-05, Standards relating to competent practice as a certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist.]

A certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, and clinical nurse specialist must (A):

  • Function within the scope of practice of nursing for a registered nurse as set forth in division (B) of Section 4723.01 of the Ohio Revised Code and the rules of the Ohio Board of Nursing.
  • Function within the nurse’s applicable scope of practice as set forth in section 4723.43 of the Ohio Revised Code and the rules of the Ohio Board of Nursing.
  • If authorized by Ohio law to prescribe, practice according to Section 4723.481 of the Ohio Revised Code and Section 4723-9 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

When the practice of a certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist is evaluated, the (B) evaluation must be done by a collaborating licensed physician or podiatrist, or an advanced practice registered nurse holding a current, valid license with the same designation as the individual being evaluated.

When the practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist is evaluated, the (C) evaluation must be done by a supervising licensed physician, podiatrist, dentist, or certified registered anesthetist whose license is current and valid.

A certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist may provide care within their specialty, provided the nurse (D):

  • Obtains appropriate education from a recognized body of knowledge
  • Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Maintains documented evidence of these skills and abilities