Title 54

NRS 633.123 “Supervising osteopathic physician” defined. “Supervising osteopathic physician” means an osteopathic physician who is licensed in this State, is in good standing with the Board and supervises a physician assistant with Board approval. (Added to NRS by 1977, 939; A 20…

NRS 633.131 “Unprofessional conduct” defined. 1. “Unprofessional conduct” includes: (a) Knowingly or willfully making a false or fraudulent statement or submitting a forged or false document in applying for a license to practice osteopathic medicine, to practice as a physician as…

NRS 633.151 Purpose of licensing; license is revocable privilege. The purpose of licensing osteopathic physicians, physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants is to protect the public health and safety and the general welfare of the people of this State. Any license issu…

NRS 633.161 Rights of osteopathic physicians same as other physicians; applicability of requirements to report births and deaths. 1. Osteopathic physicians have the same rights as physicians of other schools of medicine in all respects, including but not limited to the treatment …

NRS 633.171 Applicability of chapter. 1. This chapter does not apply to: (a) The practice of medicine, genetic counseling or perfusion pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS, dentistry, chiropractic, naprapathy, podiatry, optometry, respiratory care, faith or Christian Science healing, n…

NRS 633.181 Number and appointment of members. The State Board of Osteopathic Medicine consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. (Added to NRS by 1977, 942; A 2003, 1192)

NRS 633.191 Qualifications of members. 1. Five members of the Board must: (a) Be licensed under this chapter; (b) Be actually engaged in the practice of osteopathic medicine in this State; and (c) Have been so engaged in this State for a period of more than 5 years preceding thei…

NRS 633.201 Terms and replacement of members. 1. After the initial terms, members serve terms of 4 years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms. 2. If a member fails to attend meetings of the Board or to the business of the Board, as determined necessary in its discretion…

NRS 633.211 Oaths of office. Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, each member of the Board shall take: 1. The constitutional oath of office; and 2. An oath that the member is legally qualified to serve on the Board. (Added to NRS by 1977, 943)

NRS 633.213 Acknowledgment of statutory ethical standards. 1. Each member of the Board shall comply with the provisions of NRS 281A.500. 2. Each member of the Board shall provide a copy of the acknowledgment filed pursuant to NRS 281A.500 to the Executive Director of the Board, a…

NRS 633.221 Officers. The Board shall elect from its members a President, a Vice President and a Secretary-Treasurer, who shall hold their respective offices at the pleasure of the Board. (Added to NRS by 1977, 943; A 2011, 1035)

NRS 633.231 Meetings; quorum. 1. The Board shall meet at least twice annually and may meet at other times on the call of the President or a majority of its members. 2. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact all business. (Added to NRS by 1977, 943)

NRS 633.241 Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees. 1. Each member of the Board is entitled to receive: (a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in its business; and (b) A per diem allowance and t…

NRS 633.251 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 1977, 943)

NRS 633.261 Payment of Board’s expenses from fees; deposit of money received by Board. 1. All reasonable expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be paid from the fees which it receives, and no part of the salaries or expenses of the Boa…

NRS 633.271 Executive Director; offices; employees. The Board may: 1. Appoint an Executive Director who is entitled to such compensation as is determined by the Board. 2. Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this…

NRS 633.281 Oaths; subpoenas. 1. For the purposes of this chapter: (a) The Secretary of the Board, or in the Secretary’s absence any member of the Board, or a hearing officer may administer oaths. (b) The Secretary or President of the Board or a hearing officer or panel may issue…

NRS 633.2815 Board required to provide quarterly list of licensed anesthesiologist assistants to Board of Medical Examiners and share certain other information. 1. On or before the last day of each quarter, the Board shall provide the Board of Medical Examiners a list of all anes…

NRS 633.282 Board required to provide quarterly list of licensed physician assistants to Board of Medical Examiners and share certain other information. 1. On or before the last day of each quarter, the Board shall provide to the Board of Medical Examiners a list of all physician…

NRS 633.283 Board required to notify Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division of Nevada Health Authority upon identification of certain sentinel events; confidentiality of information. 1. The Board shall immediately notify the Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division …

NRS 633.284 Board required to establish electronic system to allow access to data for privileging or credentialing provider of health care who has authorized sharing of such data. 1. The Board shall: (a) Establish an electronic system to allow an entity that verifies the credenti…

NRS 633.285 Board required to disseminate annually to osteopathic physicians and physician assistants who care for children information relating to pediatric cancer. The Board shall develop and disseminate annually to each licensed osteopathic physician and physician assistant wh…

NRS 633.286 Biennial report to Governor and Legislature. 1. On or before February 15 of each odd-numbered year, the Board shall submit to the Governor and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of the Legislature a written re…

NRS 633.291 Regulations: Generally. The Board shall adopt and enforce regulations necessary to enable it to carry out its duties under this chapter, including but not limited to regulations which establish the principles of medical ethics to be used as the basis for determining w…

NRS 633.293 Regulations governing supervision of medical assistants. The Board may adopt regulations governing the supervision of a medical assistant, including, without limitation, regulations which prescribe limitations on the possession and administration of a dangerous drug b…

NRS 633.301 Records; confidentiality of certain records; exceptions. 1. The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings relating to licensing and disciplinary actions. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the record must be open to public inspection at all reasonable ti…

NRS 633.305 Applications: Filing; action by Board. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 633.399, 633.400, 633.4335 and 633.4336: 1. Every applicant for a license shall: (a) File an application with the Board in the manner prescribed by regulations of the Board; (b) Submit verified…

NRS 633.307 Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; 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 withholding, suspending…

NRS 633.309 Submission of fingerprints; conditions and limitations on information provided by Board. 1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, each applicant for a license, including, without limitation, an expedited license pursuant to NRS 633.399 or 63…

NRS 633.311 Qualifications of applicants for license to practice osteopathic medicine; action by Board if Board receives information concerning applicant that differs from information previously received by Board. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 633.315 and 633.381 to 633.…

NRS 633.315 Effect of revocation of medical license in another jurisdiction for gross medical negligence; regulations. 1. The Board shall not issue a license to practice osteopathic medicine to an applicant who has been licensed to practice any type of medicine in another jurisdi…

NRS 633.317 Effect of bribery, fraud or misrepresentation or false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete statement relating to obtaining, maintaining or renewing license. Obtaining, maintaining or renewing or attempting to obtain, maintain or renew a license to practice osteopath…

NRS 633.322 Submission of certificate of completion of progressive postgraduate training and, if applicable, proof of completion of certain postgraduate training program by applicant for license to practice osteopathic medicine. In addition to the other requirements for licensure…

NRS 633.324 Submission of certain information concerning claims for malpractice, complaints and disciplinary action involving applicant for license to practice osteopathic medicine. 1. In addition to the other requirements for licensure, an applicant for a license to practice ost…

NRS 633.331 Examinations. 1. Examinations may be held once a year at the time and place fixed by the Board. The Board shall notify each applicant in writing of the examinations. 2. The examination must be fair and impartial, practical in character, and the questions must be desig…

NRS 633.341 Reexaminations. 1. If an applicant fails in a first examination, the applicant may be reexamined after not less than 6 months. 2. If the applicant fails in a second examination, the applicant is not thereafter entitled to another examination within less than 1 year af…

NRS 633.351 Right of appeal of unsuccessful applicant; burden of proof. An unsuccessful applicant may appeal to the district court to review the action of the Board, if the applicant files the appeal within 30 days after the date on which the order rejecting the application is is…

NRS 633.361 Issuance of license without examination. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 633.315, the Board may issue a license without examination to a person: (a) Who has completed a hospital internship and is licensed in any country, state, territory or province to practice…

NRS 633.3615 License to practice osteopathic medicine to bear seal and signatures of Board’s officers; authority to practice osteopathic medicine. Each license to practice osteopathic medicine issued by the Board: 1. Shall bear a seal adopted by the Board and the signatures of it…

NRS 633.3617 Nondisciplinary condition, limitation or restriction placed on license by Board. 1. The Board may place any condition, limitation or restriction on any license issued pursuant to this chapter if the Board determines that such action is necessary to protect the public…

NRS 633.3618 Board required to establish procedure to prioritize applications of applicants who intend to serve certain underserved geographic areas or populations or to practice in certain needed specialties. 1. The Board shall adopt regulations establishing a procedure to prior…

NRS 633.3619 Board prohibited from issuing or renewing license unless applicant attests to certain information related to safe and appropriate injection practices. The Board shall not issue or renew a license to practice osteopathic medicine or as a physician assistant or anesthe…

NRS 633.371 Display of license to practice osteopathic medicine. Every license to practice osteopathic medicine must be displayed in the office or place of business or employment of its holder. (Added to NRS by 1977, 946; A 1979, 156, 958; 2007, 1836) Special Categories

NRS 633.381 Licenses issued before July 1, 1977, remain effective. All valid licenses to practice osteopathic medicine issued prior to July 1, 1977, remain in full effect but are subject to the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1977, 946)

NRS 633.391 Temporary license to practice osteopathic medicine. 1. The Board may issue to a qualified person a temporary license to practice osteopathic medicine in this State which authorizes the person to serve as a substitute for a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 of…

NRS 633.399 Expedited license by endorsement to practice osteopathic medicine: Requirements; procedure for issuance. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 633.315, the Board shall, except for good cause, issue a license by endorsement to a person who has been issued a license to…