1. (1) A nurse intern may:

   1. (a) Perform specific nursing functions within the limits of the nurse intern’s nursing education program;
   2. (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;
   3. (c) Gather information about and administer care to patients; and
   4. (d) Participate in all aspects of the nursing care process under the supervision required and limitations imposed by this section.

2. (2) A nurse intern may not:

   1. (a) Assume ongoing responsibility for assessments, planning, implementation or evaluation of guidance of the nurse intern’s supervisor;
   2. (b) Function independently, act in a supervisory role or delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants or unlicensed persons;
   3. (c) Administer chemotherapy, blood or blood products, intravenous medications or controlled substances;
   4. (d) Carry out procedures on central lines; or
   5. (e) Perform any other task or function that the nurse intern is not qualified to perform.

[2022 c.38 §4; 2025 c.124 §17]