Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 632.059 “Immediate supervision” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Immediate supervision” means the direction given by a supervisor of nurses who is physically present at the site where care is provided to a patient and directly observing or assisting in that care. (Added to NAC by Bd. …

NAC 632.060 “Intravenous therapy” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Intravenous therapy” means an infusion of fluids through a vein at a regulated rate of flow as prescribed by a licensed physician, a licensed physician assistant, a licensed dentist or a licensed podiatric physician for th…

NAC 632.0605 “Nurse midwife” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Nurse midwife” means a registered professional nurse who has completed an organized formal program of training in the area of pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, care of the newborn, family planning, and the gynecolog…

NAC 632.061 “Nurse practitioner” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Nurse practitioner” means a registered nurse who has completed an organized formal program of training for qualification to practice in a specialized area of nursing. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing by R140-97, eff. 4-17-98…

NAC 632.063 “Nursing student” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Nursing student” means a person who is: 1. Enrolled in a program of professional nursing or practical nursing at an accredited school of nursing; 2. Taking at least three credits of nursing theory or clinical courses related t…

NAC 632.070 “Physician” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Physician” means a person who is licensed to practice medicine, including osteopathy, in this State or another state of the United States. [Bd. of Nursing, § III subsec. C par. 1 subpar. e, eff. 5-16-79]—(NAC A 3-3-92)

NAC 632.0705 “Physician assistant” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Physician assistant” means a person who is licensed as a physician assistant by the Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing by R122-01, eff. 12-17-2001)

NAC 632.071 “Prescription” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Prescription” means authorization to administer medications or treatments issued by an advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed physician, a licensed physician assistant, a licensed dentist or a licensed podiatric physician…

NAC 632.076 “Qualified” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Qualified” means that a person possesses the appropriate authorization and training to perform the duties assigned to him or her pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS and this chapter. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 5-9-96)

NAC 632.083 “Social media” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Social media” means any form of electronic communication through which a person can create a community on the Internet to share information, ideas, personal messages and other content. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing by R112-11, …

NAC 632.085 “Superimpose” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Superimpose” means to connect a container of fluid to tubing through which intravenous fluid from another container has been administered. [Bd. of Nursing, § V subsec. A par. 3, eff. 8-21-81]

NAC 632.087 “Supervision” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Supervision” means direction by a qualified nurse for the accomplishment of a nursing task or activity, including initial direction and periodic inspection of the actual accomplishment of the task or activity. (Added to NAC by Bd.…

NAC 632.091 “To piggyback” defined. (NRS 632.120) “To piggyback” means to connect a secondary intravenous line to the upper or lower Y-port of a primary intravenous line for intermittent or simultaneous drug infusion. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 1-24-92)

NAC 632.096 “Trainee” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Trainee” means a person admitted to an approved program or an approved program for medication aides - certified, as applicable. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 3-26-90; A by R112-11, 2-15-2012)

NAC 632.101 “Write” and “written” defined. (NRS 632.120) “Write” or “written” in reference to an examination means to take the examination by paper and pencil, computer, or any other electronic device the Board deems appropriate. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 11-19-93)

NAC 632.105 “In the process of obtaining accreditation” defined for chapter 632 of NRS. (NRS 632.120) As used in chapter 632 of NRS, the term “in the process of obtaining accreditation” means an approved school of practical nursing or an approved school of professional nursing th…

NAC 632.110 Adoption by reference of Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature; review of revisions. (NRS 632.120) 1. The Board hereby adopts by reference the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Volume 50, 2005 Edition. A copy of this publicat…

NAC 632.150 Qualifications for license. (NRS 632.120, 632.140, 632.270) 1. In addition to those requirements contained in chapter 632 of NRS, an applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse must: (a) Have graduated from a nursing program approved by the Board. (b) Ha…

NAC 632.155 Applications. (NRS 632.120, 632.140, 632.270, 632.2852) 1. An application must be completed and filed in the office of the Board. 2. The application must be accompanied by: (a) A complete set of the applicant’s fingerprints; and (b) The appropriate fee. [Bd. of Nursin…

NAC 632.160 Interim permit. (NRS 632.120, 632.305) 1. An interim permit may be issued to the applicant pursuant to NRS 632.305 to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse under the direct supervision of a registered nurse for not more than 3 months after the dat…

NAC 632.165 Procedure for writing examination after initial attempt. (NRS 632.120, 632.305) 1. An applicant for licensing as a registered nurse or as a practical nurse may write the examination four times. 2. If the applicant is unsuccessful on the second attempt, before he or sh…

NAC 632.166 Limitation on taking competency evaluation test. (NRS 632.120, 632.2858, 632.292) Each trainee who graduates from an approved program or an approved program for medication aides - certified may take a competency evaluation test not more than three times. (Added to NAC…

NAC 632.167 Application for certification: Submission to Board. (NRS 632.120, 632.2852, 632.292) 1. A trainee who receives an application for certification to practice as a nursing assistant or a medication aide - certified must submit to the Board the completed application. 2. T…

NAC 632.168 Competency evaluation test: Notification; application. (NRS 632.120, 632.2858) 1. The Board will notify the testing service administering the test of those persons who are eligible to take a competency evaluation test. 2. The applicant must apply to the testing servic…

NAC 632.169 Competency evaluation test: Failure of one or both components. (NRS 632.120, 632.2858) 1. A trainee who fails one component of a competency evaluation test is required to retake only that component. 2. A trainee who fails one or both components of a competency evaluat…

NAC 632.170 Qualifications for license or certificate without examination. (NRS 632.120, 632.140, 632.160, 632.270, 632.280, 632.2852, 632.292) To be licensed without examination: 1. An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse must: (a) Have completed a course of…

NAC 632.173 Additional requirements for obtaining license by endorsement. (NRS 632.120, 632.160, 632.280) In addition to complying with the requirements set forth in NAC 632.170, any person who has not practiced within the immediately preceding 5 years, but who has passed an exam…

NAC 632.175 Temporary license or certificate. (NRS 632.120, 632.292, 632.300, 632.341) 1. A temporary license or certificate may be issued upon application for a period of 6 months. 2. A nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified seeking renewal of his or her license…

NAC 632.180 Graduation from program outside United States. (NRS 632.120, 632.140, 632.160, 632.270, 632.280) 1. After an application for a license is filed by a graduate of a program outside of the United States who holds a license from another jurisdiction in the United States, …

NAC 632.185 Lapse of application for license or certificate. (NRS 632.120) An application for a permanent license or certificate which is not completed within 1 year automatically lapses and the fees are forfeited. [Bd. of Nursing, part p. 2, eff. 7-1-65; A and numbered as § II s…

NAC 632.188 Issuance, renewal or denial of license or certificate; notice; hearing. (NRS 632.120) 1. A member of the Board’s staff will issue a license or certificate or renew a license or certificate based on the criteria determined by the Board. Any member of the Board’s staff …

NAC 632.190 Fees. (NRS 632.120, 632.345) The following fees are established: 1. For a registered nurse: Application for a license............................................................................................. $100.00 NCLEX Verification or the National Practitioner D…

NAC 632.192 Expiration and renewal of license or certificate. (NRS 632.120, 632.341, 632.342) 1. Each licensee or holder of a certificate who wishes to renew his or her license or certificate must submit an application for renewal of the license or certificate to the Board before…

NAC 632.193 Renewal of certificate: Requirements; training programs; audits by Board to ensure compliance with certain requirements. (NRS 632.120, 632.292, 632.342) 1. To renew his or her certificate, a nursing assistant must submit to the Board an attestation, on a form provided…

NAC 632.200 Change of name. (NRS 632.120) The name of a registered nurse, certified nursing assistant, medication aide - certified or an applicant for registration will be changed on the records of the Board if the request is made on a form provided by the Board giving the requir…

NAC 632.205 Notification of address for mailing notices. (NRS 632.120) 1. Each licensee or holder of a certificate shall file with the Board his or her current residential address. 2. A licensee or holder of a certificate shall notify the Board of any change in his or her residen…

NAC 632.211 Committees to advise Board on certain matters regarding practice of nursing. (NRS 632.073, 632.120) 1. The Board will appoint a committee to advise and report to the Board on matters related to the establishment of a scope of practice for nursing in this State. The co…

NAC 632.212 Duties included; competency required. (NRS 632.120) 1. The Board will interpret the practice of professional nursing to include, but not be limited to, the duties specified in NAC 632.214 to 632.224, inclusive. 2. A registered nurse shall demonstrate in the performanc…

NAC 632.214 Observation of patients; communication with other providers of health care; allowance for patients’ choices. (NRS 632.120) A registered nurse shall: 1. Perform or supervise the direct observation of patients under his or her care; 2. Ensure the effectiveness, use and …

NAC 632.216 Care of patients; additional authorized duties. (NRS 632.120) 1. A registered nurse shall perform or supervise: (a) The assessment and evaluation of the health of each patient under the care of the registered nurse based on his or her knowledge or understanding of the…

NAC 632.218 Maintenance of patients’ health. (NRS 632.120) A registered nurse shall perform or supervise: 1. The identification of the immediate and long-term goals for the care of patients under his or her care; 2. The assessment of the need for and the provision of health educa…

NAC 632.220 Medication and treatment of patients; response to orders; adjustment of dosage or frequency of medication. (NRS 632.120) 1. A registered nurse shall perform or supervise: (a) The verification of an order given for the care of a patient to ensure that it is appropriate…

NAC 632.222 Delegation and supervision of nursing care. (NRS 632.120) 1. A registered nurse may delegate nursing care to other personnel and supervise other personnel in the provision of that care if those persons are qualified to provide that care. 2. A registered nurse shall pe…

NAC 632.223 Delegation and supervision of nursing care. (NRS 632.120) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, 4 or 6 of NAC 632.226 or paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NAC 632.252 or as otherwise provided by law or regulation, a licensed nurse may delegate nursing care t…

NAC 632.224 Supervision of others; duties of chief nurse; determination of authorized scope of practice; verification of competency. (NRS 632.120) 1. A registered nurse who supervises other persons shall: (a) Determine the priority of the needs of each patient and group of patien…

NAC 632.225 Additional duties in area of specialization. (NRS 632.120) 1. A registered nurse may perform a skill, assessment, intervention or other duty in addition to those taught in a basic educational program for a professional nurse if: (a) The performance of the skill, asses…

NAC 632.226 Employment as school nurse: Duties; delegation of nursing services; requirements for administering medication to pupils. (NRS 632.120) 1. A school nurse who is a registered nurse shall direct and provide school nursing services. 2. In carrying out a plan of nursing ca…