Provider must possess at least 6 months of recent (within the last 3 years) nursing experience gained in a hospital or similar acute care setting (exception: the Registered Nurse, who does not meet the experience requirement, may be referred to operate in a Licensed Practical Nurse capacity; upon completion of 2,000 hours as an LPN at a Department of Public Safety correctional facility under the exception, the Registered Nurse, who does not meet the experience requirement, may then be referred to operate in a Registered Nurse capacity). Performing screening activities, which includes health assessments; Providing direct health care services; Assessing individual health behaviors; Recognizing mental health conditions; Providing education and counseling on related health issues; Assisting individuals in assuming responsibility for their own health care to the best of their ability, knowledge, and circumstances; Providing emergency supportive care, CPR and first aid to the best of their ability, knowledge and circumstances; and.