Specifications include, but are not limited to: Nursing services must be performed by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. Short-term or Intermittent Nursing — Nursing that is provided on a short-term or intermittent basis, not expected to exceed 75 units of service in a Recovery Plan year and are over and above services available to the beneficiary through the State Plan; Long-term or Continuous Nursing — Long-term or continuous nursing is needed to meet ongoing assessed needs that are likely to require services in excess of 75 units per Recovery Plan year, are provided on a regular basis and are over and above services available to the beneficiary through the State Plan.