18VAC90-30-125. Practice of nurse practitioners licensed as clinical nurse specialists.
A. Nurse practitioners licensed in the category of clinical nurse specialist shall practice in consultation with a licensed physician in accordance with a practice agreement between the nurse practitioner and the licensed physician.
B. Such practice agreement shall address the availability of the physician for routine and urgent consultation on patient care. Evidence of a practice agreement shall be maintained by a nurse practitioner and provided to the boards upon request.
C. The practice of clinical nurse specialists shall be consistent with the standards of care for the profession and with applicable laws and regulations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 38, Issue 4, eff. November 10, 2021.