2006 Ohio Revised Code - 1.64. Certified nursing practitioners, physician assistant defined.

§ 1.64. Certified nursing practitioners, physician assistant defined.
 

As used in the Revised Code: 

(A) "Certified nurse-midwife" means a registered nurse who holds a valid certificate of authority issued under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code that authorizes the practice of nursing as a certified nurse-midwife in accordance with section 4723.43 of the Revised Code and rules adopted by the board of nursing. 

(B) "Certified nurse practitioner" means a registered nurse who holds a valid certificate of authority issued under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code that authorizes the practice of nursing as a certified nurse practitioner in accordance with section 4723.43 of the Revised Code and rules adopted by the board of nursing. 

(C) "Clinical nurse specialist" means a registered nurse who holds a valid certificate of authority issued under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code that authorizes the practice of nursing as a clinical nurse specialist in accordance with section 4723.43 of the Revised Code and rules adopted by the board of nursing. 

(D) "Physician assistant" means an individual who holds a valid certificate to practice issued under Chapter 4730. of the Revised Code authorizing the individual to provide services as a physician assistant to patients under the supervision, control, and direction of one or more physicians. 
 

HISTORY: 149 v S 245. Eff 3-31-2003; 151 v S 154, § 1, eff. 5-17-06.

 

Effect of Amendments

151 v S 154, effective May 17, 2006, in (D), substituted "to practice" for "of authority", and inserted "control". 
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