Title 54

NRS 632.140 Qualifications and fee for applicants for license. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.161 and 632.162: 1. Every applicant for a license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Nevada must submit to the Board written evidence under oath that the applic…

NRS 632.150 Examination of applicants and issuance of licenses. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.160, 632.161, 632.162 and 632.237, each applicant who is otherwise qualified for a license to practice nursing as a professional nurse shall be required to write and pass an…

NRS 632.160 Admission to practice without examination. The Board shall, without examination, issue a license to practice nursing as a professional nurse to any applicant who otherwise meets the qualifications required of professional nurses in this State and who has been duly lic…

NRS 632.161 Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.3405, the Board may issue a license by endorsement to practice as a professional nurse to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this secti…

NRS 632.162 Expedited license by endorsement to practice as professional nurse for active member of Armed Forces, member’s spouse, veteran or veteran’s surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application. 1. Except as otherwis…

NRS 632.170 Validity of licenses or certificates of registration issued on or before July 1, 1947. Each person holding a valid and subsisting license or certificate of registration to practice nursing as a registered nurse in this State on July 1, 1947, shall thereafter be deemed…

NRS 632.235 Authorized acts under emergency or special conditions; regulations. A registered nurse may perform such acts, under emergency or other special conditions prescribed by regulations adopted by the Board, which include special training, as are recognized by the medical a…

NRS 632.237 Advanced practice registered nurse: Qualifications; issuance of license; scope of practice; regulations; exceptions. 1. The Board may issue a license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse to a registered nurse: (a) Who is licensed by endorsement pursuan…

NRS 632.2375 Advanced practice registered nurse: Training relating to persons with substance use or other addictive disorders and prescribing of opioids if registered to dispense controlled substances; exemption for one licensure period for certain registration; regulations. 1. T…

NRS 632.238 Advanced practice registered nurse: Authority of Board to require maintenance of professional liability insurance. The Board may require an advanced practice registered nurse to maintain a policy of professional liability insurance in accordance with regulations adopt…

NRS 632.2383 Advanced practice registered nurse: Duty to counsel and provide certain information to patient diagnosed as having opioid use disorder; duty if patient requests medication-assisted treatment. 1. Upon diagnosing a patient as having an opioid use disorder, an advanced …

NRS 632.2385 Advanced practice registered nurse: Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult patients; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services; authority of Board to ask applicant for renewal regarding performance of such actions. 1.…

NRS 632.2387 Advanced practice registered nurse: Duty to ask certain questions during routine physical examination of certain minor patients. Each time an advanced practice registered nurse performs a routine physical examination of a person who is at least 12 years of age but no…

NRS 632.239 Advanced practice registered nurse: Authority to issue order for school or authorized entity to obtain and maintain auto-injectable epinephrine; immunity from liability. 1. An advanced practice registered nurse may issue to a public or private school an order to allow…

NRS 632.2395 Certified registered nurse anesthetist: Qualifications; issuance of certificate; regulations. 1. The Board shall issue a certificate of registration to practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist to an applicant who: (a) Has successfully completed a national…

NRS 632.2397 Certified registered nurse anesthetist: Authorized practice; prohibited acts. 1. A certified registered nurse anesthetist may: (a) Under the supervision of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, order, prescribe, possess and administer controlled…

NRS 632.240 System for delivery of health care: Nursing services must be supervised by chief administrative nurse. The provision of nursing services in any system for the delivery of health care must be under the direction and supervision of a chief administrative nurse who is a …

NRS 632.270 Qualifications of applicant for license; regulations. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.281 and 632.282, each applicant for a license to practice as a practical nurse must submit to the Board written evidence, under oath, that the applicant: 1. Is of good moral …

NRS 632.280 Issuance of license; admission without examination. The Board shall grant a license to practice as a practical nurse in this State to each applicant who has the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 632.270 and who: 1. Passes the practical nurses examination, wh…

NRS 632.281 Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.3405, the Board may issue a license by endorsement to practice as a practical nurse to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section.…

NRS 632.282 Expedited license by endorsement for active member of Armed Forces, member’s spouse, veteran or veteran’s surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.3405, the Bo…

NRS 632.285 Practicing or offering to practice without certificate unlawful; enforcement. 1. Any person, except a nursing assistant trainee, who practices or offers to practice as a nursing assistant in this State shall submit evidence that he or she is qualified so to practice a…

NRS 632.2852 Qualifications of applicant for certificate; certification by examination or by endorsement; issuance of certificate. 1. An applicant for a certificate to practice as a nursing assistant must submit to the Board written evidence under oath that the applicant: (a) Is …

NRS 632.2856 Training programs; tests; regulations. 1. The training program required for certification as a nursing assistant must consist of 75 hours of instruction. The program must include no less than 60 hours of theory and learning skills in a laboratory setting. 2. Except a…

NRS 632.2858 Examination of applicants. 1. The Board shall authorize the administration of the examination of applicants for certification as nursing assistants. 2. The Board may employ, contract with or cooperate with any person in the preparation, administration and grading of …

NRS 632.291 Practicing or offering to practice without certificate unlawful; enforcement. 1. Any person who practices or offers to practice as a medication aide - certified in this State shall submit evidence that he or she is qualified to practice and must be certified to practi…

NRS 632.292 Qualifications of applicant for certificate; certification by endorsement; issuance of certificate. 1. An applicant for a certificate to practice as a medication aide - certified must submit proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (a) Holds a certificate t…

NRS 632.293 Designation of types of medical facilities that may employ medication aides - certified; notice; regulations. 1. The Board shall designate by regulation the types of medical facilities that may employ medication aides - certified. 2. If a designated facility elects to…

NRS 632.294 Authorized services that may be provided by medication aide - certified; restrictions on scope of practice; regulations by Board regarding scope of practice. 1. A medication aide - certified may only administer authorized medications and perform related tasks at a des…

NRS 632.296 Unlawful acts. It is unlawful for any person: 1. To sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish a certificate to practice as a medication aide - certified; 2. To practice as a medication aide - certified pursuant to a certificate that was illegally or fraudulently obtained…

NRS 632.300 Temporary license or certificate. 1. Upon application and payment of the required fee, the Board may without examination grant a: (a) Temporary license to practice professional nursing or practical nursing; or (b) Temporary certificate to practice as a nursing assista…

NRS 632.305 Interim permit; regulations. 1. The Board may, after verifying that an applicant meets the requirements of: (a) NRS 632.140, issue an interim permit authorizing the applicant to practice professional nursing until the results of the examination required by NRS 632.150…

NRS 632.307 Nondisciplinary condition, limitation or restriction placed on license or certificate by Board. 1. The Board may place any condition, limitation or restriction on any license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter if the Board determines that such action is ne…

NRS 632.310 Investigation of actions of licensee or holder of certificate by Board or Executive Director; authority of Board to request from employer complete name and work assignments of licensee, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified under investigation by Board; ret…

NRS 632.315 Practicing or offering to practice nursing without license unlawful; enforcement. 1. For the purposes of safeguarding life and health and maintaining high professional standards among nurses in this State, any person who practices or offers to practice nursing in this…

NRS 632.316 Exemptions from provisions requiring licensure. The provisions of NRS 632.315 do not prohibit: 1. Gratuitous nursing by friends or by members of the family of a patient. 2. The incidental care of the sick by domestic servants or persons primarily employed as housekeep…

NRS 632.330 Regulations concerning reissuance of license or certificate after revocation. The Board may adopt regulations which prescribe the period during which a licensee or holder of a certificate may not apply for the reissuance of a license or certificate after that license …

NRS 632.3405 Board prohibited from issuing or renewing license unless applicant attests to knowledge of and compliance with certain guidelines related to safe and appropriate injection practices. The Board shall not issue or renew a license to practice as a professional nurse or …

NRS 632.341 Renewal and reinstatement of license; transfer to inactive list; issuance of temporary license. 1. Every nurse licensed under the provisions of this chapter must renew his or her license biennially on a date or according to a schedule of dates prescribed by regulation…

NRS 632.3415 Renewal of license as registered nurse: Duty of Board to require applicant to report receipt of training in treatment of mental and emotional trauma and willingness to respond during emergency or disaster; maintenance and provision of related lists of names by Board;…

NRS 632.342 Renewal of certificate. 1. The certificate of a nursing assistant or medication aide - certified must be renewed biennially on the date of the certificate holder’s birthday. 2. The Board shall renew a certificate if the applicant: (a) Submits a completed written appli…

NRS 632.3423 Renewal of license or certificate: Duty of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided. 1. The Board shall: (a) Make the…

NRS 632.3425 Renewal of suspended license or certificate. A suspended license or certificate is subject to expiration and must be renewed as provided in NRS 632.341 or 632.342. Renewal does not entitle the licensee, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified to engage in ac…

NRS 632.343 Renewal of license: Completion of program of continuing education required; exemption; review of courses by Board; required and recommended courses. 1. The Board shall not renew any license issued under this chapter until the licensee has submitted proof satisfactory …

NRS 632.344 Applicant for license or certificate required to submit set of fingerprints to Board. An applicant for a license or certificate shall submit to the Board a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward those fingerprints to the C…

NRS 632.3446 Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or certificate; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withhol…

NRS 632.345 Fees. 1. The Board shall establish and may amend a schedule of fees and charges for the following items and within the following ranges: Not less Not more than than Application for license to practice professional nursing (registered nurse), including a license by end…