Section 678.396 - Nurse intern scope of practice; prohibited acts(1) A nurse intern may: (a) Perform specific nursing functions within the limits of the nurse intern's nursing education program;(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;(c) Gather information about and administer care to patients; and(d) Participate in all aspects of the nursing care process under the supervision required and limitations imposed by this section.(2) A nurse intern may not: (a) Assume ongoing responsibility for assessments, planning, implementation or evaluation of guidance of the nurse intern's supervisor;(b) Function independently, act in a supervisory role or delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants or unlicensed persons;(c) Administer chemotherapy, blood or blood products, intravenous medications or controlled substances;(d) Carry out procedures on central lines; or(e) Perform any other task or function that is not included in the documentation described in ORS 678.392 (1)(b).Added by 2022 Ch. 38, § 4