UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION definition
UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION means that the Nursing Instructor/ Preceptor (or a practice site Health Care Professional (see definition) at the discretion of the Nursing Instructor/Preceptor) is present in the practice setting at the point of care and is providing supervision at the elbow of the nursing student for only that which falls within the supervising qualified Health Care Professional’s scope of practice.
UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION means under the instructions and control of another person who is responsible for actions taken and who is available if and when needed (see definition of “available if and when needed”) even if not physically present. An employer/employee relationship is required for someone to be under direct supervision.
UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION means in the presence of a “sworn Officer with arrest authority”. Let me know if you need anything else!