Title 54

NRS 631.400 Prohibited acts; penalties; injunctive relief. 1. A person who engages in the illegal practice of dentistry in this State is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130, unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or…

NRS 632.005 Legislative declaration. The Legislature hereby declares that the practice of nursing is a learned profession affecting the safety, health and welfare of the public and is subject to regulation to protect the public from the practice of nursing by unqualified and unli…

NRS 632.010 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 632.011 to 632.0195, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. [2:256:1947; A 1949, 536; 1943 NCL § 4756.02] + [2:154:1949; 1943 NCL …

NRS 632.011 “Accredited school of nursing” defined. “Accredited school of nursing” means a school of nursing which is accredited by a nationally recognized association or an agency authorized by law to accredit schools of nursing in the state in which the school is located. (Adde…

NRS 632.0112 “Accredited school of practical nursing” defined. “Accredited school of practical nursing” means a school of practical nursing which is accredited by a nationally recognized association or an agency authorized by law to accredit schools of practical nursing in the st…

NRS 632.0114 “Accredited school of professional nursing” defined. “Accredited school of professional nursing” means a school of professional nursing which is accredited by a nationally recognized association or an agency authorized by law to accredit schools of professional nursi…

NRS 632.012 “Advanced practice registered nurse” defined. “Advanced practice registered nurse” means a registered nurse who: 1. Has specialized skills, knowledge and experience; and 2. Is licensed by the Board to provide services in addition to those that other registered nurses …

NRS 632.0125 “Agency to provide nursing in the home” defined. “Agency to provide nursing in the home” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0015. (Added to NRS by 1989, 2007)

NRS 632.0126 “Approved school of nursing” defined. “Approved school of nursing” means a school of nursing that is approved by the Board as meeting the standards for nursing education established by the Board pursuant to NRS 632.430 to 632.4705, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 1999, 1…

NRS 632.01262 “Approved school of practical nursing” defined. “Approved school of practical nursing” means a school of practical nursing that is approved by the Board as meeting the standards for practical nursing education established by the Board pursuant to NRS 632.430. (Added…

NRS 632.01264 “Approved school of professional nursing” defined. “Approved school of professional nursing” means a school of professional nursing that is approved by the Board as meeting the standards for professional nursing education established by the Board pursuant to NRS 632…

NRS 632.01265 “Authorized medications” defined. “Authorized medications” means all prescription and nonprescription drugs and medications other than controlled substances. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1324)

NRS 632.0127 “Basic nursing services” defined. “Basic nursing services” means the performance of acts designated by the Board which are within the practice of nursing under the direction of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse that do not require the substantial speci…

NRS 632.013 “Board” defined. “Board” means the State Board of Nursing. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1524)

NRS 632.0135 “Certificate” defined. “Certificate” means a document which authorizes a person to practice as a nursing assistant or medication aide - certified. (Added to NRS by 1989, 2007; A 2011, 1326)

NRS 632.014 “Certified registered nurse anesthetist” defined. “Certified registered nurse anesthetist” means a registered nurse who is certified by the Board pursuant to NRS 632.2395 to administer anesthetic agents to a person under the care of a licensed physician, a licensed de…

NRS 632.0143 “Dermal or soft tissue filler” defined. “Dermal or soft tissue filler” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.086. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1257)

NRS 632.0145 “Designated facility” defined. “Designated facility” means a medical facility designated by the Board as a facility in which medication aides - certified may practice. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1324)

NRS 632.015 “Emergency” defined. “Emergency” means an unforeseen combination of circumstances calling for immediate action. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1525)

NRS 632.0155 “Facility for long-term care” defined. “Facility for long-term care” means a facility for intermediate care, as defined in NRS 449.0038, or a facility for skilled nursing, as defined in NRS 449.0039. (Added to NRS by 1989, 2007)

NRS 632.016 “Licensed practical nurse” defined. “Licensed practical nurse” means a person who is licensed to practice practical nursing as provided in this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1525)

NRS 632.0162 “Licensee” defined. “Licensee” means a person licensed pursuant to this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1989, 2050)

NRS 632.0163 “Medical assistant” defined. 1. “Medical assistant” means a person who: (a) Performs clinical tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse, including, without limitation, an advanced practice registered nurse; and (b) Does not hold a license, certificate or regi…

NRS 632.0164 “Medical facility” defined. “Medical facility” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0151. (Added to NRS by 1989, 2008)

NRS 632.0165 “Medication aide - certified” defined. “Medication aide - certified” means a nursing assistant who is certified by the Board to administer authorized medications in designated facilities. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1324)

NRS 632.0166 “Nursing assistant” defined. 1. “Nursing assistant” means a person who, under the direction of a licensed nurse, performs basic restorative services and basic nursing services which are directed at the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, basic mental health and protec…

NRS 632.0168 “Nursing assistant trainee” defined. “Nursing assistant trainee” means a person who is: 1. Enrolled in a training program required for certification as a nursing assistant; or 2. Awaiting the results of a certification examination. (Added to NRS by 1989, 2008)

NRS 632.0169 “Practice of nursing” defined. “Practice of nursing” means the general observation, diagnosis and treatment of changes in a person’s health. The term does not include acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of therapeutic or corrective measures, except as authorize…

NRS 632.017 “Practice of practical nursing” defined. “Practice of practical nursing” means the performance of selected acts in the care of the ill, injured or infirm under the direction of a registered professional nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed physicia…

NRS 632.018 “Practice of professional nursing” defined. “Practice of professional nursing” means the performance of any act in the observation, care and counsel of the ill, injured or infirm, in the maintenance of health or prevention of illness of others, in the supervision and …

NRS 632.019 “Registered nurse” defined. “Registered nurse” means a person who is licensed to practice professional nursing. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1524)

NRS 632.0193 “Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach” defined. “Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach” means an evidence-based method of delivering early intervention and treatment to persons who have or are at risk of developi…

NRS 632.0195 “System for the delivery of health care” defined. “System for the delivery of health care” means a licensed medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, or other organization that provides organized nursing services. (Added to NRS by 1999, 1324)

NRS 632.01955 Applicability of chapter. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.472, this chapter does not apply to any person permitted to practice any other healing art under this title who does so within the scope of that authority. 2. As used in this section, “healing art”…

NRS 632.020 Creation; number of members. The State Board of Nursing, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. [Part 3:256:1947; 1943 NCL § 4756.03]—(NRS A 1963, 609; 1973, 523; 1977, 1251)

NRS 632.030 Members: Qualifications; appointment; terms; vacancies. 1. The Governor shall appoint: (a) Two registered nurses who are graduates of an accredited school of nursing, are licensed as professional nurses in the State of Nevada and have been actively engaged in nursing …

NRS 632.040 Time for filling vacancies. All appointments to the Board must be made by the Governor within 60 days from the time a vacancy occurs. [Part 3:256:1947; 1943 NCL § 4756.03]—(NRS A 1963, 610; 1977, 1252; 1981, 525)

NRS 632.050 Removal of member. The prevailing laws of the State of Nevada controlling the removal from office of public officials shall be applicable to the removal of any member of the Board during his or her term of office. [4:256:1947; 1943 NCL § 4756.04]

NRS 632.060 Officers; Executive Director. 1. Each year at a meeting of the Board, to be held in accordance with NRS 632.070, the Board shall elect from its members a President, a Vice President and a Secretary. 2. The Board may appoint an Executive Director who need not be a memb…

NRS 632.065 Offices and employees of Board. The Board may: 1. Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. 2. Employ attorneys, investigators and other professional consultants and clerical personnel necess…

NRS 632.068 Limitations on liability of members, employees and agents of Board. A member of the Board or an employee or agent of the Board is not liable in a civil action for any act performed in good faith and within the scope of the duties of the Board pursuant to the provision…

NRS 632.070 Meetings; examinations; quorum. 1. The Board shall meet at least three times a year at approximately 4-month intervals for the purpose of transacting such business as may properly come before the Board. 2. The Board shall hold not less than one examination each year a…

NRS 632.072 Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides: Creation; appointment; duties. 1. The Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides, consisting of 11 members appointed by the Board, is hereby created. 2. The Board shall appoint to the Ad…

NRS 632.073 Authority to appoint advisory committees; reimbursement of members for actual expenses. 1. In addition to the Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides created by NRS 632.072, the Board may appoint such other advisory committees as it deems appropr…

NRS 632.080 Compensation of members; per diem allowances and travel expenses of members and employees; payment from money of Board. 1. The compensation of the members of the Board must be fixed by the Board, but may not exceed $150 for each day spent by each member in the dischar…

NRS 632.085 Fiscal year. The Board shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and terminating on June 30. (Added to NRS by 1963, 150)