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NV Rev Stat § 632.0169 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 authorized by specific statute.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 2050)
NV Rev Stat § 632.017 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 physician, a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, a licensed dentist or a licensed podiatric physician, not requiring the substantial specialized skill, judgment and knowledge required in professional nursing.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1525; A 1993, 2218; 1999, 1325; 2001, 1, 792; 2007, 1828; 2013, 2071)
NV Rev Stat § 632.018 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 teaching of other personnel, in the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by an advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed physician, a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, a licensed dentist or a licensed podiatric physician, requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill based on knowledge and application of the principles of biological, physical and social science, but does not include acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of therapeutic or corrective measures.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1525; A 1993, 2218; 1999, 1325; 2001, 2, 792; 2007, 1828; 2013, 2071)
NV Rev Stat § 632.019 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.019 - "Registered nurse" defined.

Registered nurse means a person who is licensed to practice professional nursing.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1524)
NV Rev Stat § 632.0195 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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)
NV Rev Stat § 632.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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)
NV Rev Stat § 632.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.030 - Members: Qualifications; appointment; terms; vacancies.

  1. The Governor shall appoint:  (a) Three 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 for at least 5 years preceding the appointment.  (b) One practical nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing, is licensed as a practical nurse in this State and has been actively engaged in nursing for at least 5 years preceding the appointment.  (c) One nursing assistant who is certified pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (d) One member who represents the interests of persons or agencies that regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable to afford health care. This member may be licensed under the provisions of this chapter.  (e) One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be:  (1) A licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse, a nursing assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse; or  (2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse, a nursing assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse.  2. Each member of the Board must be:  (a) A citizen of the United States; and  (b) A resident of the State of Nevada who has resided in this State for not less than 2 years.  3. A representative of the general public may not:  (a) Have a fiduciary obligation to a hospital or other health agency;  (b) Have a material financial interest in the rendering of health services; or  (c) Be employed in the administration of health activities or the performance of health services.  4. The members appointed to the Board pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 must be selected to provide the broadest representation of the various activities, responsibilities and types of service within the practice of nursing and related areas, which may include, without limitation, experience:  (a) In administration.  (b) In education.  (c) As an advanced practice registered nurse.  (d) In an agency or clinic whose primary purpose is to provide medical assistance to persons of low and moderate incomes.  (e) In a licensed medical facility.  5. Each member of the Board shall serve a term of 4 years. If a vacancy occurs during a member’s term, the Governor shall appoint a person qualified under this chapter to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term.  6. No member of the Board may serve more than two consecutive terms. For the purposes of this subsection, service of 2 or more years in filling an unexpired term constitutes a term.  [Part 3:256:1947; 1943 NCL § 4756.03] — (NRS A 1963, 609; 1973, 523; 1977, 1251; 1983, 256; 1995, 1649; 2003, 1191; 2007, 1828; 2013, 2071)
NV Rev Stat § 632.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - 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)
NV Rev Stat § 632.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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]
NV Rev Stat § 632.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 member of the Board. The Executive Director appointed by the Board must be a professional nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State of Nevada. The Executive Director shall perform such duties as the Board may direct and is entitled to receive compensation as set by the Board. The Executive Director is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.  [Part 5:256:1947; A 1955, 608] — (NRS A 1963, 150, 610; 1971, 224; 1983, 256; 1989, 1697; 1991, 318)
NV Rev Stat § 632.065 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 necessary to the discharge of its duties.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 150)
NV Rev Stat § 632.068 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1324)
NV Rev Stat § 632.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 at such times and places as the Board may determine.  3. Special meetings of the Board may be held on the call of the President or upon the call of any three members. A written notice of the time, place and object of any special meeting must be mailed by the Executive Director to all members of the Board who are not parties to the call at least 15 days prior to the day of such meeting.  4. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum at any meeting.  [Part 5:256:1947; A 1955, 608] — (NRS A 1963, 611; 1973, 524; 1983, 257)
NV Rev Stat § 632.072 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 Advisory Committee:  (a) One representative of facilities for long-term care;  (b) One representative of medical facilities which provide acute care;  (c) One representative of agencies to provide nursing in the home;  (d) One representative of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services;  (e) One representative of the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy of the Department of Health and Human Services;  (f) One representative of the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services;  (g) One representative of the American Association of Retired Persons or a similar organization;  (h) A nursing assistant;  (i) A registered nurse;  (j) A licensed practical nurse; and  (k) A medication aide - certified.  3. The Advisory Committee shall advise the Board with regard to matters relating to nursing assistants and medication aides - certified.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 2008; A 1999, 2239; 2011, 1326)
NV Rev Stat § 632.073 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 appropriate.  2. The members of any advisory committee appointed pursuant to subsection 1 are not entitled to be paid a salary or to receive per diem allowances for conducting the business of the advisory committee, but the Board may authorize reimbursement for the actual expenses incurred by a member for traveling to and from a meeting of the advisory committee.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1649; A 2011, 1326)
NV Rev Stat § 632.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 discharge of his or her official duties.  2. While engaged in the discharge of his or her official duties, each member and employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.  3. All compensation, per diem allowances and travel expenses of the members and employees of the Board must be paid out of the money of the Board.  [Part 5:256:1947; A 1955, 608] — (NRS A 1963, 151, 611; 1971, 224; 1975, 303; 1979, 719; 1981, 1992; 1985, 444; 1989, 1698; 1999, 1325; 2007, 2946)
NV Rev Stat § 632.085 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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)
NV Rev Stat § 632.090 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.090 - Deposit and use of money; delegation of authority concerning disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claim for attorney’s fees or costs of investigation.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, all money received by the Board under the provisions of this chapter must be paid to the Executive Director of the Board, who shall deposit the money in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in the State of Nevada. The money may be drawn on by the Board for payment of all expenses incurred in the administration of the provisions of this chapter.  2. The Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect fines and penalties therefor and deposit the money therefrom in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in this State.  3. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 2 and the Board deposits the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.  [14:256:1947; 1943 NCL § 4756.14] — (NRS A 1963, 151, 611; 1969, 66; 1983, 257; 1993, 885; 1999, 1532)
NV Rev Stat § 632.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.100 - Records and publications of Board.

  1. The Board shall make and keep a complete record of all its proceedings, including, without limitation:  (a) A file of all applications for licenses and certificates under this chapter, together with the action of the Board upon each application;  (b) A register of all nurses licensed and all nursing assistants certified in this State; and  (c) Documentation of any disciplinary action taken by the Board against a licensee or holder of a certificate.  2. The Board shall maintain in its main office a public docket or other record in which it shall record, from time to time as made, the rulings or decisions upon all complaints filed with it, and all investigations instituted by it in the first instance, upon or in connection with which any hearing has been had, or in which the licensee or holder of a certificate charged has made no defense.  3. At least semiannually, the Board shall publish a list of the names of all applicants whose applications were denied within the immediately preceding year and all licensees and holders of certificates who were the subject of disciplinary action within the immediately preceding year, together with such other information relative to the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter as it may deem of interest to the public.  [Part 5:256:1947; A 1955, 608] + [Part 7:154:1949; A 1955, 547] + [Part 16:256:1947; A 1955, 608] — (NRS A 1963, 612; 1973, 524; 1979, 958; 1989, 2014; 1999, 1325)
NV Rev Stat § 632.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.120 - Duties; regulations; additional fees. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. The Board shall:  (a) Adopt regulations establishing reasonable standards:  (1) For the denial, renewal, suspension and revocation of, and the placement of conditions, limitations and restrictions upon, a license to practice professional or practical nursing or a certificate to practice as a nursing assistant or medication aide - certified.  (2) Of professional conduct for the practice of nursing.  (3) For prescribing and dispensing controlled substances and dangerous drugs in accordance with applicable statutes.  (4) For the psychiatric training and experience necessary for an advanced practice registered nurse to be authorized to make the diagnoses, evaluations and examinations described in NRS 433A.160, 433A.240, 433A.430, 484C.300, 484C.320, 484C.330, 484C.340 and 484C.350 and the certifications described in NRS 433A.170, 433A.195 and 433A.200.  (b) Prepare and administer examinations for the issuance of a license or certificate under this chapter.  (c) Investigate and determine the eligibility of an applicant for a license or certificate under this chapter.  (d) Carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  2. The Board may adopt regulations establishing reasonable:  (a) Qualifications for the issuance of a license or certificate under this chapter.  (b) Standards for the continuing professional competence of licensees or holders of a certificate. The Board may evaluate licensees or holders of a certificate periodically for compliance with those standards.  3. The Board may adopt regulations establishing a schedule of reasonable fees and charges, in addition to those set forth in NRS 632.345, for:  (a) Investigating licensees or holders of a certificate and applicants for a license or certificate under this chapter;  (b) Evaluating the professional competence of licensees or holders of a certificate;  (c) Conducting hearings pursuant to this chapter;  (d) Duplicating and verifying records of the Board; and  (e) Surveying, evaluating and approving schools of practical nursing, and schools and courses of professional nursing,  and collect the fees established pursuant to this subsection.  4. For the purposes of this chapter, the Board shall, by regulation, define the term "in the process of obtaining accreditation."  5. The Board may adopt such other regulations, not inconsistent with state or federal law, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter relating to nursing assistant trainees, nursing assistants and medication aides - certified.  6. The Board may adopt such other regulations, not inconsistent with state or federal law, as are necessary to enable it to administer the provisions of this chapter.  [Part 5:256:1947; A 1955, 608] — (NRS A 1985, 311; 1989, 2008, 2050; 1993, 1218; 1999, 1326; 2003, 336; 2011, 1327; 2015, 2994; 2017, 1738; 2019, 529)
NV Rev Stat § 632.121 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.121 - Board required to notify Division of Public and Behavioral Health of Department of Health and Human Services upon identification of certain sentinel events; confidentiality of information.

  1. The Board shall immediately notify the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services if the Board identifies a sentinel event which is required to be reported by a medical facility pursuant to NRS 439.835.  2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, any information provided to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health pursuant to this section relating to the identification of a sentinel event is confidential, not subject to subpoena or discovery and not subject to inspection by the general public.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 3071)
NV Rev Stat § 632.122 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.122 - Acceptance of gifts, grants and payments; contracts.

The Board may:  1. Accept gifts or grants of money to pay for the costs of administering the provisions of this chapter.  2. Enter into contracts with other public agencies and accept payment from those agencies to pay the expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter relating to nursing assistant trainees, nursing assistants and medication aides - certified.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 2008; A 2011, 1327)
NV Rev Stat § 632.125 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.125 - Hospitals and agencies employing nurses, nursing assistants or medication aides - certified to submit list of such personnel to Board; confidentiality of list; medical facilities to confirm qualifications with Board before employment of nursing assistant, nursing assistant trainee or medication aide - certified.

  1. Each hospital or agency in the State employing professional or practical nurses, nursing assistants or medication aides - certified shall submit a list of such nursing personnel to the Board at least three times annually as directed by the Board. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, each list submitted to the Board pursuant to this subsection is confidential.  2. A medical facility shall, before hiring a nursing assistant, nursing assistant trainee or medication aide - certified, obtain validation from the Board that the prospective employee has a current certificate, is enrolled in a training program required for certification or is awaiting the results of a certification examination.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 610; A 1989, 2013, 2014; 2001, 623; 2007, 2135; 2011, 1328)
NV Rev Stat § 632.126 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.126 - Inspection of premises by Board.

Any member or agent of the Board may enter any premises in this State where a person who holds a license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter practices nursing or as a nursing assistant or medication aide - certified and inspect it to determine whether a violation of any provision of this chapter has occurred, including, without limitation, an inspection to determine whether any person at the premises is practicing nursing or as a nursing assistant or medication aide - certified without the appropriate license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2221)
NV Rev Stat § 632.127 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|NRS 632.127 - List of approved training programs; Board to share information with state agency concerning disciplinary action against nursing assistants or medication aides - certified employed in agency’s facilities.

  1. The Board shall supply the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services upon request with a list of each training program approved by the Board.  2. The Board shall share with each state agency which regulates medical facilities and facilities for the dependent any information the Board receives concerning disciplinary action taken against nursing assistants or medication aides - certified who work in the facilities.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 2013; A 2011, 1328) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 632.286)
NV Rev Stat § 632.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 632 - Nursing|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 applicant:  (a) Is of good moral character.  (b) Is in good physical and mental health.  (c) Has completed a course of study in:  (1) An accredited school of professional nursing and holds a diploma therefrom; or  (2) An approved school of professional nursing in the process of obtaining accreditation and holds a diploma therefrom.  (d) Meets such other reasonable preliminary qualification requirements as the Board may from time to time prescribe.  2. Each applicant must remit the fee required by this chapter with the application for a license to practice as a professional nurse in this State.  [6:256:1947; A 1949, 536; 1943 NCL § 4756.06] + [Part 8:256:1947; A 1955, 608] — (NRS A 1963, 612; 1973, 525; 2003, 337; 2015, 3005, 3881)