Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 631.252 Review and recommendation by review panel of investigation or informal hearing. (NRS 631.190, 631.360, 631.363, 631.3635) 1. After the conclusion of any investigation performed or informal hearing held pursuant to NRS 631.363, the investigator shall forward to the rev…

NAC 631.253 Formal hearing: Delegation to hearing panel of authority to take dispositive action; hearing advisor; procedure for conduct. (NRS 631.190, 631.350, 631.355, 631.360, 631.363) 1. The Board will delegate to a hearing panel the authority to take dispositive action on eac…

NAC 631.254 Summary suspension of dentist from supervising dental therapist after investigation; hearing and decision on formal complaint. (NRS 631.190, 631.350, 631.360) 1. If an investigation by the Board regarding the supervision of a dental therapist by an authorizing dentist…

NAC 631.255 Record of formal or informal hearing conducted by investigator or hearing officer or panel. (NRS 631.190, 631.350, 631.360, 631.363) If the Board has delegated its responsibility pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3 of NRS 631.350 or NRS 631.363, the formal or i…

NAC 631.257 Administration of certain neuromodulators related to Clostridium botulinum and dermal or soft tissue fillers: Required training; submission of proof of completion of training and certain other information with application for renewal. (NRS 631.190, 631.330, 631.391) A…

NAC 631.258 Administration of certain neuromodulators related to Clostridium botulinum and dermal or soft tissue fillers: Restrictions on use. (NRS 631.190) 1. A dentist who is authorized, pursuant to NRS 454.217, to inject a neuromodulator that is derived from Clostridium botuli…

NAC 631.260 Radiographic procedures: Lead apron required; certified statement and attestation of qualifications required for certain persons who assist in procedures. (NRS 631.190) 1. Each patient who is undergoing a radiographic procedure must be covered with a lead apron. 2. Ea…

NAC 631.265 Requirements for machines used to administer nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) Each machine used to administer nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia must be equipped with a device to recover any gas which escapes into the air during the administration of…

NAC 631.270 False or misleading advertising. (NRS 631.190, 631.348) 1. Advertising is false or misleading if it: (a) Claims that a manifestly incurable disease can be permanently cured. (b) Includes any false claim of a dentist’s skill, or the efficacy or value of his or her dent…

NAC 631.273 Ownership or control of practice by member of family after death of dentist. (NRS 631.190, 631.385) 1. If, upon the death of a dentist licensed pursuant to chapter 631 of NRS, a surviving member of his or her family desires to own or control his or her practice, share…

NAC 631.275 Activities which constitute exercise of authority or control over clinical practice. (NRS 631.190, 631.215) 1. For the purposes of paragraph (i) of subsection 2 of NRS 631.215, the Board will deem a person to exercise authority or control over the clinical practice of…

NAC 631.279 Proceedings to determine applicability and construction of statutes and regulations. (NRS 631.190) 1. Any applicant or licensed dentist, dental therapist or dental hygienist may obtain a determination or advisory opinion from the Board as to the applicability of any p…

NAC 631.280 Appearances. (NRS 631.190) Each party must enter his or her appearance at the beginning of a hearing or at a time designated by the presiding officer by giving his or her name and address and stating his or her position or interest to the presiding officer. The inform…

NAC 631.285 Representation by attorney. (NRS 631.190) 1. A party to a proceeding before the Board is entitled to be heard in person or by his or her attorney. 2. An attorney appearing as counsel in any proceeding must be an attorney at law, admitted to practice and in good standi…

NAC 631.290 Service of process on attorney. (NRS 631.190) Following the entry of an appearance by an attorney for a party, all notices, pleadings and orders to be served on that party must be served upon the attorney, and that service is valid for all purposes upon the party repr…

NAC 631.300 Verification. (NRS 631.190) All pleadings must be verified. [Bd. of Dental Exam’rs, part § XIX, eff. 7-21-82]

NAC 631.310 Motions. (NRS 631.190) 1. All motions, unless made during a hearing, must be made in writing. All written motions must set forth the nature of relief sought, the grounds therefor, and the points and authorities relied upon in support of the motion. 2. A party desiring…

NAC 631.320 Filing; availability of copies. (NRS 631.190) The original and two copies of each pleading, motion or other paper must be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer. He or she may direct that a copy of each pleading or motion be made available by the party filing it to any ot…

NAC 631.330 Service of process. (NRS 631.190) Any document required to be served by a party, other than a notice of a hearing, complaint, adverse decision or order of the Board, may be served by mail. The service shall be deemed complete when a true copy of the document, properly…

NAC 631.340 Proof of service. (NRS 631.190) There must appear on, or be attached to, each document required to be served proof of service by a certificate of an attorney or his or her employee, a proof of personal service, a written admission of service or by an affidavit of mail…

NAC 631.350 Failure of party to answer complaint. (NRS 631.190) The failure of a party to file an answer within the time prescribed creates a rebuttable presumption that the party admits generally the allegations of the complaint. [Bd. of Dental Exam’rs, part § XIX, eff. 7-21-82]…

NAC 631.355 Application for subpoena. (NRS 631.190, 631.360) 1. A party to a proceeding before the Board desiring to subpoena a witness must submit an application in writing to the Executive Director stating the reasons why the subpoena is requested. 2. The Executive Director may…

NAC 631.370 Expenses of witness attending prehearing deposition. (NRS 631.190) Any witness required to attend a prehearing deposition or hearing before the Board is entitled to receive, in the same manner and amount, the fees and reimbursements for travel which are statutorily pr…

NAC 631.380 Failure of party to appear. (NRS 631.190) If a party fails to appear at a hearing scheduled by the Board and no continuance has been requested or granted, the Board will hear the evidence and proceed to consider the matter and dispose of it on the basis of the evidenc…

NAC 631.390 Presentation of evidence. (NRS 631.190) 1. The presiding member of the Board shall call the hearing to order and proceed to take the appearances of the Board’s members, the parties and their counsel, and the Board will act upon any pending motions, stipulations and pr…

NAC 631.395 Participation by investigator. (NRS 631.190, 631.363) An investigator appointed pursuant to NRS 631.363 may provide testimony regarding the investigator’s findings and conclusions about a matter at a hearing before the Board but may not participate in the decision ren…

NAC 631.400 Briefs. (NRS 631.190) The Board may request briefs to be filed or, upon motion by a party, may permit briefs to be filed. The time for filing briefs will be set by the members of the Board who are conducting the hearing. [Bd. of Dental Exam’rs, part § XIX, eff. 7-21-8…

NAC 631.410 Decision by Board. (NRS 631.190) 1. A case stands submitted for decision by the Board after the taking of evidence, the filing of briefs or the presentation of such oral arguments as may have been permitted by the Board. 2. The Board will issue its order or render its…

NAC 632.010 Definitions. (NRS 632.120) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 632.015 to 632.101, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Supplied in codification; A by Bd. of Nursing, 3-28-86, …

NAC 632.015 “Academic study” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Academic study” means a course provided by an accredited institution of higher learning for quarter or semester credits. [Bd. of Nursing, § II subsec. D par. 14 subpar. a, eff. 12-20-79; A 12-11-81]—(NAC A 2-6-90)

NAC 632.020 “Advanced practice registered nurse” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Advanced practice registered nurse” means a registered nurse who: 1. Has specialized skill, knowledge and experience obtained from an organized formal program of training; and 2. Is licensed by the Board and…

NAC 632.024 “Approved program” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Approved program” means a training program for nursing assistants which complies with the standards established by the Board. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 3-26-90)

NAC 632.0245 “Approved program for medication aides - certified” defined. (NRS 632.120, 632.292) “Approved program for medication aides - certified” means a training program for medication aides - certified that complies with the standards established by the Board. (Added to NAC …

NAC 632.026 “Assessment” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Assessment” means the systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data that is relevant to the status of the health of a patient to determine the actual or potential needs of the patient regarding health care. (Added to N…

NAC 632.028 “Basic” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Basic” means elementary processes or activities which are easy to perform. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 6-23-88)

NAC 632.030 “Board” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Board” means the State Board of Nursing. [Bd. of Nursing, § III subsec. C par. 1 subpar. b, eff. 5-16-79; A 8-21-81]

NAC 632.033 “Charge nurse” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Charge nurse” means a registered nurse who has basic skills in supervision and leadership and has the authority to function as a manager of other nurses. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 6-23-88)

NAC 632.037 “Clinical nurse specialist” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Clinical nurse specialist” means a registered nurse who has a graduate degree in a selected clinical area of nursing. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 8-18-88; A by R112-11, 2-15-2012)

NAC 632.0385 “Competence” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Competence” means the ability to transform skill, knowledge, and performance into appropriate action. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 5-9-96)

NAC 632.039 “Competency evaluation test” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Competency evaluation test” means a system of evaluation which: 1. Complies with federal and state standards; 2. Includes one component consisting of a written or oral examination; 3. Includes one component consisti…

NAC 632.040 “Contact hour” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Contact hour” means 60 minutes of participation in a course of continuing education. [Bd. of Nursing, § II subsec. D par. 14 subpar. b, eff. 12-20-79; A 12-11-81]—(NAC A by R196-07, 4-17-2008)

NAC 632.045 “Continuing education” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Continuing education” means participation in a learning experience offered in an organized course which is designed to increase or improve a nurse’s knowledge, skill or ability related to the authorized scope of practice …

NAC 632.046 “Delegable nursing duty” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Delegable nursing duty” means a duty which is included in the standard policies and procedures of an agency that employs a nurse and which leads to predictable results in the observation and care of patients. (Added to …

NAC 632.047 “Delegation” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Delegation” means entrusting the performance of a delegable nursing duty to a person who is qualified and competent to perform the duty. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 5-9-96)

NAC 632.0475 “Designated facility” defined. (NRS 632.120, 632.293) “Designated facility” means: 1. A convalescent home. 2. A facility for long-term care. 3. A rehabilitation facility. 4. A nursing home. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing by R112-11, eff. 2-15-2012)

NAC 632.048 “Direct supervision” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Direct supervision” means the direction given by a supervisor of nurses who is periodically available at the site where care is provided to a patient or available for immediate guidance. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff…

NAC 632.049 “Direction” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Direction” means monitoring and directing the nursing practice of another person, including by means of verbal and written communication. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 5-9-96)