ARSD 20:48:01:01. Definitions

Terms defined in SDCL chapter 36-9 have the same meaning when used in this article. In addition, terms used in this article mean: (1) "Clinical enrichment program," a program designed to provide supervised clinical experience based on the nursing process and offered by an employing institution or agency to nursing students outside a formal educational program; (2) "Complex nursing situation," a situation in which the client's clinical and behavioral state is not predictable and rapid change in that state is reasonably anticipated; (3) "Delegation," the transfer of the authority to a trained individual to perform a specific nursing task in a specific situation; (4) "Direct supervision," supervision given by a registered nurse, advance practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other licensed health care provider approved by the board, who is physically present in the immediate area where the client is being provided nursing service; (5) "Licensee," an individual who holds a license issued by the board or privilege to practice as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist; (6) "Nursing assistant," an unlicensed individual trained to assist a licensed nurse and function in a supportive role, regardless of title, and to whom a nursing task may be delegated; (7) "Nursing facility," a place of business licensed in accordance with SDCL 34-12-1.1 to provide health care for residents; and (8) "Stable nursing situation," a situation in which the client's clinical and behavioral state is known and predictable and no rapid change in that state is reasonably anticipated.