(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). [2022 c.38 § 4]