1. (a) In addition to the functions authorized under § 3-1206.04, a certified clinical nurse specialist may provide the services described in subsection (b) of this section related to specific specialties, including:

   1. (1) Populations, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, or women's health;
   2. (2) Settings, such as critical care or the emergency room;
   3. (3) Diseases or medical subspecialties, such as diabetes or oncology;
   4. (4) Types of care, such as psychiatric or rehabilitation; and
   5. (5) Types of problem, such as pain, wounds, and stress.

2. (b) A clinical nurse specialist may provide diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients or clients, through:

   1. (1) Providing for the continuous improvement of patient or client outcomes and nursing care;
   2. (2) Practicing within the core competencies and behaviors specified by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists or other national certifying body recognized by the Board;
   3. (3) Creating therapeutic environments through mentoring and system changes;
   4. (4) Practicing with individual clients, families, groups, and populations of clients; and
   5. (5) Any other functions and roles prescribed by rules.

History

Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 607b

July 19, 2024, D.C. Law 25-191, § 101(aaa)