§ 1480. Definitions.

(a) “Nurse practitioner” means a registered nurse who possesses additional preparation and skills in physical diagnosis, psycho-social assessment, and management of health-illness needs in primary health care, and who has been prepared in a program conforms to board standards as specified in Section 1484.

(b) “Primary health care” is that which occurs when a consumer makes contact with a health care provider who assumes responsibility and accountability for the continuity of health care regardless of the presence or absence of disease.

(c) “Clinically competent” means that one possesses and exercises the degree of learning, skill, care and experience ordinarily possessed and exercised by a member of the appropriate discipline in clinical practice.

(d) “Holding oneself out” means to use the title of nurse-practitioner.

HISTORY

1. New Article 8 (Sections 1480-1485) filed 7-13-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 12-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 49).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 2715, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2834, Business and Professions Code.