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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.600 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 632.600 to 632.711, inclusive, unless the
				context otherwise requires:
1.
			 "Conditional approval" means approval, with conditions or restrictions, granted
			 by the Board to a program of nursing which does not meet the standards for
			 curriculum established by the Board.
2. "Full approval" means approval granted by
			 the Board to a program of nursing if it meets the standards established by the
			 Board and the requirements of law.
3. "Provisional approval" means approval
			 granted by the Board to a program of nursing which has not graduated its first
			 class and demonstrated eligibility for full approval.
4. "Teach out" means a process by which a
			 program of nursing may fulfill educational and contractual obligations to
			 currently enrolled students before closing as the result of the Board's denial
			 or withdrawal of full approval for the program pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 of
			 NAC 632.635.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90; A 6-21-94; R212-99, 5-8-2000; A by
				R090-15,
				eff. 4/4/2016
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.605 - Submission of application and statement of intent to establish program

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A university or college which wishes to
			 establish a program of nursing in this State must submit an application to the
			 Board. The Board will prescribe the form for the application.
2. The administrator of the program shall
			 submit to the Board, at least 6 months before the program is offered, a
			 statement of intent which must include:
(a)
			 Proof that the program is approved by the system of universities or community
			 colleges of the state in which it is accredited;
(b) The results of a survey which
			 demonstrates the need for the program of nursing;
(c) The type of program which will be
			 offered;
(d) The name, address and
			 status of the accreditation of the institution offering the program;
(e) The relationship of the program of
			 nursing to that institution;
(f)
			 Evidence of budgetary support, including, without limitation, a notarized
			 accounting statement which conforms to generally accepted standards of
			 accounting and which demonstrates funding sufficient to establish and sustain a
			 program of nursing;
(g) A detailed
			 schedule of the entire cost of enrollment in the program of nursing, including,
			 without limitation, tuition, fees and any cost associated with the use or
			 purchase of equipment;
(h) The
			 projected enrollment;
(i) Evidence
			 that a sufficient number of qualified members of the faculty are available to
			 conduct the program;
(j) Evidence
			 that a sufficient number of clinical placements are available in each area of
			 nursing for which the program offers education;
(k) A description of the proposed clinical
			 facilities to be used;
(l) The
			 resources available at the site of the program;
(m) The proposed schedule for beginning the
			 program;
(n) The plan for the
			 mentoring and development of the administrator of the program developed by the
			 administrator pursuant to NAC 632.660, if any;
(o) A written plan describing how the program
			 will ensure that, within 2 years after the first class is graduated, the
			 graduates of the program have a rate of passage on the National Council
			 Licensure Examination of not less than 80 percent the first time the graduate
			 takes the examination;
(p) A
			 statement of the transferability of credits earned in the program to
			 institutions of the Nevada System of Higher Education; and
(q) Any additional information requested by
			 the Board.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.610 - Review of application; inspection of facilities; notice of decision

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A representative of the university or
			 college that wishes to establish a program of nursing must meet with the Board
			 to review the application.
2. A
			 representative of the Board shall visit the educational and clinical facilities
			 to be used and submit a written report to the Board.
3. The Board will notify the university or
			 college of its decision.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.615 - Provisional approval: Requirements for application

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A
			 university or college may apply for provisional approval of a program of
			 nursing offered by the university or college if:
(a) A qualified administrator is at the site
			 and there are sufficient qualified members of the faculty to begin the
			 program;
(b) A written proposal for
			 the program, developed in accordance with the national curriculum and patient
			 safety standards for nursing education approved by the Board, has been
			 submitted to the Board; and
(c) A
			 visit to the facilities has been conducted by the Board.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.620 - Provisional approval: Reports to Board

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the Board
			 grants provisional approval to a program of nursing offered by a university or
			 college, the administrator of the program shall submit a report concerning the
			 program to the Board every 6 months.
2. A self-evaluation report demonstrating
			 compliance with the standards for nursing education approved by the Board must
			 be submitted by the administrator of the program to the Board within 6 months
			 after graduation of the first class.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90; A by R212-99, 5-8-2000; R091-04,
				8-13-2004
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.625 - Full approval: Application; qualifications; bases for granting

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A university or college which has been
			 granted provisional approval for a program of nursing and wishes to receive
			 full approval for the program must apply for that approval within 2 years after
			 the first class is graduated.
2.
			 The Board will grant full approval to the program of nursing:
(a) If 80 percent or more of the graduates of
			 the program who take the National Council Licensure Examination for the first
			 time pass the examination.
(b)
			 Based on information:
(1) Included in the
			 application for approval submitted to the Board;
(2) Submitted concerning the pass rate of
			 graduates of the program who take the National Council Licensure Examination
			 for the first time; and
(3)
			 Obtained by the Board from visits to the program.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.630 - Conditional approval: Identification and correction of deficiencies; proof of compliance with Board's plan; withdrawal of approval; removal from list of approved programs

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A program of
			 nursing which does not meet the minimum standards prescribed by the Board or by
			 statute must be placed on conditional approval.
2. If a program of nursing has a pass rate of
			 less than 80 percent for graduates of the program who take the National Council
			 Licensure Examination for the first time, the administrator of the program
			 shall conduct a study to determine the deficiencies of the program and the
			 measures which must be taken to correct those deficiencies. The administrator
			 shall submit a copy of the study to the Board within 3 months after the program
			 receives the results of that examination.
3. If a program of nursing has a pass rate of
			 less than 80 percent for graduates of the program who take the National Council
			 Licensure Examination for the first time, for two such examinations within 2
			 years, the Board will place the program on conditional approval and conduct a
			 review of the program at the site of the program.
4. The Board will notify the administrator of
			 the program of any deficiencies in the program and establish a plan to correct
			 those deficiencies. The administrator shall submit a report to the Board within
			 6 months after the Board establishes the plan. The report must include proof of
			 compliance with the Board's plan.
5. If the program complies with the plan, the
			 Board will withdraw the conditional approval. If the program does not comply
			 with the plan, the Board will remove the program from the list of programs
			 approved by the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90; A 7-16-92; R212-99,
				5-8-2000
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.633 - Application to implement innovative educational approaches; guidelines; approval by Board

Current through June 11, 2024
A program of nursing that has obtained full approval may apply
				to the Board to implement innovative educational approaches which prepare
				students to practice nursing safely, competently and ethically. The Board may
				establish guidelines for the application process for the consideration of such
				innovative educational approaches. A program of nursing must obtain Board
				approval for any innovative educational approach before implementing such an
				approach.
Added to NAC
				by Bd. of Nursing, by
				R090-15,
				eff. 4/4/2016
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.635 - Denial, withdrawal and reinstatement of approval

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board will deny the approval of a
			 program of nursing if it determines that the program fails to comply with the
			 standards for nursing education approved by the Board or the requirements of
			 the law.
2. The Board may withdraw
			 the approval of a program of nursing if it determines that the administrator of
			 the program has not provided sufficient evidence of the program's compliance
			 with the standards for nursing education approved by the Board and the
			 requirements of the law.
3. The
			 Board may reinstate the approval of a program of nursing if the administrator
			 of the program submits proof that the program has complied with the standards
			 of nursing education approved by the Board and the requirements of the
			 law.
4. The Board may permit a
			 teach out by a program of nursing for which approval has been denied or
			 withdrawn by the Board pursuant to subsection 1 or 2. A program of nursing
			 which requests approval to conduct a teach out must submit a plan in writing
			 acceptable to the Board to retain members of the faculty, provide sufficient
			 clinical resources and enlist the services of a consultant who has been
			 approved by the Board to monitor the progress of the teach
			 out.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90; A by R212-99, 5-8-2000; A by
				R090-15,
				eff. 4/4/2016
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.640 - Requirements for approval

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A program of
			 nursing offered by a university or college must:
(a) Be an integral part of the university or
			 college or, if the program is a program for licensed practical nurses, be
			 licensed by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education;
(b) Adopt statements of purpose, philosophy
			 and objectives which are consistent with those of the institution offering the
			 program;
(c) Be organized with
			 clearly defined lines of authority, areas of responsibility and channels of
			 communication;
(d) Allow the
			 members of the faculty to participate in the determination of academic policies
			 and procedures and the development and evaluation of the curriculum;
(e) Allow students to participate in the
			 evaluation of the curriculum and other aspects of the program to which they may
			 be able to contribute; and
(f)
			 Ensure that students are prepared for the safe and effective practice of
			 nursing.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.645 - Resources and facilities; agreements regarding provision of experience

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A program of nursing must have sufficient
			 resources and facilities to prepare the students in accordance with the
			 philosophy and objectives of the program and the policies of the institution
			 offering the program.
2. Facilities
			 must include:
(a) Offices for administrative,
			 instructional and clerical personnel;
(b) Classrooms, laboratories, conference
			 rooms and equipment for use for various teaching methods;
(c) Library resources which are appropriate
			 and accessible to students for the purpose of the program with consideration
			 given to their usefulness and scope and the currency of their books and
			 periodicals; and
(d) Clinical
			 facilities sufficient to achieve the objectives of the program, including
			 written criteria for the selection of those facilities approved by the
			 Board.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.650 - Allocation of money for program

Current through June 11, 2024
A sufficient amount of money must be allocated to a program of
				nursing for members of the faculty, other necessary personnel, equipment,
				supplies and services.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.655 - Presence of qualified administrator required

Current through June 11, 2024
A qualified administrator must be at the site of a program of
				nursing offered by a university or college before the first class is admitted
				to the program.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.660 - Administrator: Qualifications

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each
			 administrator of a program of nursing must:
(a) Be licensed to practice as a registered
			 nurse in this State;
(b) Have at
			 least 5 years of experience as a registered nurse, 3 years of which must be
			 teaching in a program of nursing accredited by a nationally recognized
			 association approved by the Board or an agency authorized by law to accredit
			 such programs;
(c) Have experience
			 in academic and professional administration; and
(d) If the administrator does not have
			 experience in the administration of a program of nursing, develop and complete
			 a plan for his or her own mentoring and development.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.665 - Administrator: Duties

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The
			 administrator of a program of nursing shall:
(a) Devote a sufficient amount of time to
			 administer the program;
(b) Prepare
			 and administer the budget for the program;
(c) Notify the Board of any substantial
			 change in the program or its administration;
(d) Notify the Board of any sentinel
			 event;
(e) Devote sufficient time
			 to faculty development and faculty mentoring programs; and
(f) Ensure that the program complies with the
			 written plan submitted to the Board pursuant to paragraph (o) of subsection 2
			 of NAC 632.605.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.670 - Faculty: Licensing

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A member of the
			 faculty of a program of nursing who teaches didactic or clinical nursing
			 courses must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in this State.
2. An interdisciplinary member of
			 the faculty of a program of nursing who does not teach didactic or clinical
			 nursing courses:
(a) Must possess advanced
			 knowledge appropriate for the content being taught; and
(b) Is not required to be licensed to
			 practice as a registered nurse in this State.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.675 - Faculty: General requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A program of
			 nursing must have a competent and stable faculty. The majority of the members
			 of the faculty must be full-time employees.
2. Of the faculty who are hired after August
			 13, 2004:
(a) At least 75 percent of the
			 members must hold at least a master's degree with a major in nursing and have
			 completed training which is related to the area of teaching of the member;
			 and
(b) Except as otherwise
			 provided in subsection 3, the remainder of such members, if any, must hold at
			 least:
(1) A master's or doctoral degree with
			 a major in nursing;
(2) A
			 bachelor's degree with a major in nursing and a master's or doctoral degree in
			 a field related to nursing; or
(3)
			 A graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing as defined in
			 NRS
			 632.011.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.680 - Students: Admission; policies

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The requirements
			 for admission to a program of nursing must be clearly stated. The number of
			 students enrolled in the program of nursing must be determined by the number of
			 members of the faculty and the availability of clinical learning
			 experiences.
2. Students who seek
			 admission to a program of nursing by transferring from a program of nursing
			 from another accredited school of nursing or who seek readmission for the
			 completion of a program must comply with the requirements for admission which
			 are effective at the time of the transfer or readmission.
3. All policies concerning students must be
			 in writing and must include, without limitation, processes for revision of the
			 policies and requirements for providing notice of any revisions to the
			 students.
4. The administrator of a
			 program of nursing shall establish a policy for the resolution of complaints
			 and disputes concerning students.
5.
			 The administrator of a program of nursing shall establish a policy of
			 accountability for the professional behavior of students, including, without
			 limitation, honesty and integrity.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90; A by R212-99, 5-8-2000; R063-08, 9-18-2008; A by
				R090-15,
				eff. 4/4/2016
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.685 - Curriculum; awarding of credits; standardized examination for completion prohibited

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The curriculum
			 of a program of nursing must:
(a) Reflect the
			 philosophy and objectives of the program;
(b) Be based on a rationale that ensures
			 sufficient preparation for the safe and effective practice of nursing;
			 and
(c) Contain theory and clinical
			 experiences that are integrated throughout the program of nursing.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.690 - Requirements for instruction; records of evaluation of curriculum

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A program of nursing which educates
			 practical nurses must include instruction in the following areas of nursing:
(a) Care provided to persons who require
			 medical and surgical care;
(b)
			 Evidence-based patient safety;
(c)
			 Geriatric care;
(d) Maternal and
			 child health;
(e) Mental health;
			 and
(f) Patient care in community
			 settings.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.695 - Substantial revision of curriculum

Current through June 11, 2024
If the curriculum of a program of nursing is substantially
				revised, the administrator of the program shall submit the revision to the
				Board for approval at least 4 months before the revision is effective. A
				substantial revision means:
1. A
			 reorganization of the curriculum;
2. A revision of the length of the
			 program;
3. A revision of the
			 objectives of the program;
4. Any
			 revision of the curriculum of a program that affects the ability of the program
			 to comply with the requirements of this chapter or chapter 632 of NRS;
			 or
5. A revision of the type or
			 amount of clinical experience approved for the program.
The term does not include a change in the order in which
				courses must be taken.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90; A by R141-97, 1-26-98; R063-08,
				9-18-2008
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.701 - Annual reports to Board

Current through June 11, 2024
The administrator of a program of nursing shall submit an
				annual report to the Board in the form prescribed by the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.703 - Reports by program which conducts portion of its program in Nevada; visits to determine eligibility for approval; approval required for nontraditional courses of instruction; faculty required to be licensed in Nevada

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A program of nursing which conducts a
			 portion of its program in Nevada shall submit to the Board a report, on a form
			 provided by the Board, which includes:
(a)
			 Proof of its current accreditation or approval by the state in which the
			 program originates or by any applicable national nursing accreditation
			 body;
(b) All correspondence
			 received within the preceding year from the accrediting body or bodies;
			 and
(c) Evidence satisfactory to
			 the Board that the portion of the program conducted in Nevada is conducted in
			 compliance with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 632 of NRS relating
			 to conducting a program of nursing.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.706 - Periodic surveys; required reports; objections to report of Board

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC
			 632.708, the Board will survey each program of nursing, under the direction of
			 the Executive Director appointed by the Board, at least every 4
			 years.
2. The Board, a member of
			 the Board's staff or an educational consultant working on behalf of the Board
			 will visit the site of the program during the survey. The visits must be
			 scheduled at a time agreed upon by the Board and the administrator of the
			 program.
3. The administrator of
			 the program shall submit to the Board a self-evaluation report prepared by the
			 administrator and members of the faculty in the form prescribed by the
			 Board.
4. The self-evaluation
			 report which is required by a nationally recognized association that accredits
			 schools of nursing may be submitted in lieu of the report required by
			 subsection 3 if a national accreditation survey of the program is scheduled in
			 the same year as the Board's review or was completed in the previous
			 year.
5. The Board will prepare a
			 report of the visits to the site of the program and furnish a copy of the
			 report to the administrator of the program. If the administrator objects to the
			 report, the administrator may submit to the Board a written statement which
			 sets forth his or her objections to the report.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90; A by R212-99, 5-8-2000
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440,
				  632.470
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.708 - Board may deem program as being surveyed in certain circumstances

Current through June 11, 2024
In lieu of a survey of a program of nursing required by NAC
				632.706, the Board may deem a program of nursing as being surveyed if:
1. The program has received accreditation
			 from a nationally recognized association that accredits schools of nursing, as
			 approved by the Board; and
2. The
			 Board issues a written statement which sets forth the reasons the Board deemed
			 the program as being surveyed.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing by R212-99, eff. 5-8-2000; A by R091-04,
				8-13-2004
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440,
				  632.470
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES › Section 632.711 - Termination of program

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a university
			 or college wishes to terminate a program of nursing, it shall notify the Board
			 in writing of the reasons for and the proposed date of the termination of the
			 program.
2. The program must
			 continue to comply with the standards for approval until all the matriculating
			 students are graduated from the program.
3. The university or college shall notify the
			 Board if the actual closing date will be different from the proposed closing
			 date.
4. If the university or
			 college closes or terminates its program of nursing, it is responsible for the
			 management and storage of the records of the students who enrolled in that
			 program and shall notify the Board of the arrangement made for the management
			 and storage of those records.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 9-17-90; A by R212-99, 5-8-2000
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.430,
				  632.440
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.721 - Application for approval: Form; fee; renewal; evaluation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before a person may provide training to
			 nursing assistants in this State, the person must apply to the Board for
			 approval of the training program. The application must be in writing on a form
			 provided by the Board and include, but not be limited to:
(a) The content of the training program to be
			 offered.
(b) The number of hours of
			 clinical instruction and instruction in the classroom and laboratory.
(c) The behavioral objectives of each unit of
			 instruction.
(d) The methods to be
			 used to teach each unit of instruction.
(e) The methods to be used to evaluate the
			 achievement of behavioral objectives.
(f) A description of the facilities to be
			 used for clinical instruction and instruction in the classroom and
			 laboratory.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.726 - Determinations required before approval

Current through June 11, 2024
Before the Board approves a training program for nursing
				assistants, it will determine that the program will be:
1. Administered as required by law and the
			 provisions of this chapter.
2.
			 Administered by a registered nurse who has the qualifications required by the
			 Federal Government and is qualified to maintain the records required by NAC
			 632.790.
3. Coordinated by a
			 registered nurse who has the qualifications required by the Federal Government
			 and is qualified to perform the duties set forth in NAC 632.785.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90; A by R196-07, 4-17-2008
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.731 - Notice and effect of failure to approve program; limitation on authority of Board

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the Board
			 fails to approve a program of training for nursing assistants, it will notify
			 the applicant by mail of the reasons the program was not approved.
2. A trainee who successfully completes a
			 program which is not approved by the Board is not eligible to take a competency
			 evaluation test.
3. The Board may
			 not approve a program to be given by a medical facility if the facility does
			 not comply with the requirements set forth in
			 42
			 C.F.R. §
									483.151(b),
			 which is hereby adopted by reference. A copy of this regulation may be
			 purchased from the Bureau of Licensing and Certification for the price of 60
			 cents per page.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90; A 7-16-92
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.736 - General requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved program must enable each trainee to:
1. Learn to react in a sensitive manner to
			 the emotional, social and mental health needs of patients.
2. Communicate and interact competently on a
			 one-to-one basis with patients.
3.
			 Assist patients in attaining and maintaining independence.
4. Learn to exhibit behavior in support and
			 promotion of the rights of patients.
5. Learn skills in observation and
			 documentation.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.741 - Required instruction

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each approved
			 program must provide at least 75 hours of instruction which must include:
(a) Instruction in the classroom and clinical
			 practice in:
(1) The roles and
			 responsibilities of a nursing assistant;
(2) Basic nursing;
(3) Personal care;
(4) The needs of patients concerning mental
			 health and social services;
(5)
			 Basic restorative services; and
(6)
			 Interrelationships with patients.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.746 - Instruction in basic nursing skills

Current through June 11, 2024
Units of instruction in basic nursing skills must include
				instruction in the classroom and clinical practice in:
1. Assisting in the care of the patient when
			 death is imminent.
2. Taking and
			 recording vital signs.
3. Measuring
			 and recording height and weight.
4.
			 Caring for the environment of the patient.
5. Measuring and recording the intake and
			 output of fluids and food.
6.
			 Observing, reporting and recording changes in condition, abnormal signs and
			 symptoms.
7. Procedures for
			 noninvasive elimination, including:
(a) The
			 care of the external part of the catheter;
(b) Emptying the drainage bag for the
			 catheter;
(c) Perineal care of the
			 bladder and the bowel;
(d)
			 Cleansing enema; and
(e) The
			 external care of an established colostomy.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.751 - Instruction in personal care skills

Current through June 11, 2024
Units of instruction in personal care skills must include
				instruction in the classroom and clinical practice in:
1. Bathing, including the care of the
			 mouth;
2. Grooming;
3. Dressing;
4. The use of the toilet;
5. Assisting with eating and
			 hydration;
6. Proper feeding
			 techniques; and
7. The care of the
			 skin.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.756 - Instruction in needs of patients concerning mental health and social services

Current through June 11, 2024
Units of instruction in the needs of patients concerning mental
				health and social services must include instruction in the classroom and
				clinical practice in the identification of the psychosocial characteristics of
				a patient, including training in:
1.
			 Modifying the trainee's behavior in response to the behavior of the
			 patient;
2. Identifying the
			 developmental tasks associated with the aging process;
3. Providing patients with the opportunity
			 and training to care for themselves, according to their capabilities;
4. Using the family of the patient as a
			 source of emotional support;
5.
			 Reality orientation; and
6. The
			 principles of managing behavior by reinforcing appropriate behavior and
			 reducing or eliminating inappropriate behavior.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.758 - Instruction in care of cognitively impaired persons

Current through June 11, 2024
Units of instruction in the care of cognitively impaired
				persons must include instruction in the classroom and clinical practice
				in:
1. Techniques for meeting the
			 needs and managing the behavior of persons with dementia, including, but not
			 limited to, Alzheimer's disease;
2.
			 Communicating with cognitively impaired persons;
3. Understanding the behavior of cognitively
			 impaired persons;
4. Appropriate
			 responses to the behavior of cognitively impaired persons; and
5. Methods for reducing the effects of
			 cognitive impairments.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 7-16-92
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.761 - Instruction in basic restorative services

Current through June 11, 2024
Units of instruction in basic restorative services must include
				instruction in the classroom and clinical practice in:
1. The use of devices which assist in
			 ambulation, eating and dressing;
2.
			 Maintenance and range of motion;
3.
			 Proper turning and positioning in a bed and chair;
4. Transferring patients;
5. Assisting in bowel and bladder training;
			 and
6. Assisting in the care and
			 use of prosthetic devices, such as hearing aids, artificial eyes and artificial
			 limbs.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.765 - Instruction in rights of patients

Current through June 11, 2024
Units of instruction in the rights of patients must include
				instruction in the classroom and clinical practice in:
1. Providing privacy and maintaining the
			 confidentiality of a patient;
2.
			 Promoting the right of a patient to make personal choices to accommodate his or
			 her needs;
3. Providing assistance
			 in resolving grievances;
4.
			 Providing for the care and security of the possessions of a patient;
5. Recognizing, reporting and preventing the
			 abuse, neglect or exploitation of a patient; and
6. Maintaining the environment of a patient
			 and providing care to minimize the need for physical and chemical
			 restraints.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.770 - Number of instructors required

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved program must not have less than 1 instructor for
				each 15 trainees to instruct nursing skills, laboratory practice or clinical
				practice.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.775 - Instructors: Qualifications; certificate of approval

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in this
			 section, instructors for an approved program must be registered nurses who are
			 approved by the Board.
2. The Board
			 will approve a registered nurse to be an instructor if the nurse:
(a) Holds a current active license in good
			 standing to practice nursing in this State;
(b) Has at least 2 years of experience in
			 nursing, 1 year of which must be in the caring for the elderly or the
			 chronically ill;
(c) Has
			 successfully completed a course designated by the Board;
(d) Complies with the requirements for
			 continuing education prescribed by the Board; and
(e) Meets any federal and state criteria
			 established for instructors of an approved program.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.780 - Requirements for classrooms and clinical facilities

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each
			 classroom and clinical facility used by an approved program must be:
(a) Adequate in size, number and
			 type.
(b) Clean and in a safe
			 condition.
(c) Maintained at a
			 comfortable temperature.
(d)
			 Adequately lighted.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.785 - Duties of coordinator of approved program

Current through June 11, 2024
The coordinator of an approved program shall:
1. Assist with the development of the budget
			 of the program.
2. Assist with the
			 development of procedures for admission to the program.
3. Select and supervise such number of
			 qualified instructors as is necessary to carry out the program.
4. Obtain adequate educational facilities for
			 training, including areas to practice nursing skills.
5. Obtain adequate clinical facilities for
			 training.
6. Provide each trainee
			 with instructional materials during those hours in which they can be put to
			 maximum use.
7. Plan an orientation
			 program for trainees at each clinical facility used for training. The time
			 spent for orientation may not be included in the 75 hours required for
			 training.
8. Ensure that each
			 trainee is clearly identified as a trainee in a manner which is easily
			 recognizable to each patient, member of a patient's family, visitor or member
			 of the medical staff with whom the trainee works.
9. Develop a system of maintaining permanent
			 records which are essential to the operation of the program, including:
(a) The current and final records of each
			 trainee, which may include a list of the duties to be performed and the skills
			 to be learned in the program, with notations of satisfactory or unsatisfactory
			 performance, the date of the performance and the name of the supervising
			 instructor.
(b) The current records
			 of the activities of the program.
(c) The records of each instructor.
Records maintained pursuant to this subsection must be
				retained by the coordinator of the approved program for at least 4 years after
				the date on which the record was created.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.790 - Records and reports

Current through June 11, 2024
The administrator of an approved program shall provide for the
				safekeeping of the permanent records and reports of the program. Those records
				must include:
1. The name, address,
			 birthdate and social security number of each trainee who enters and completes
			 the program.
2. The name, address,
			 birthdate and social security number of each trainee who enters and withdraws
			 or is dismissed from the program before completing it.
3. The final grade of each trainee.
4. A copy of the certificate of completion
			 given to each trainee.
5. The date
			 on which each training program is begun and completed.
6. The name, address and approval number of
			 each instructor.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.795 - Revision of approved program

Current through June 11, 2024
Any revision of an approved program must be approved by the
				Board before it is used. Revisions include changes or additions in:
1. The objectives of the program.
2. The number of hours of instruction
			 required for the successful completion of the program.
3. The content of the program.
4. The facilities used for
			 training.
5. The administrators,
			 coordinators or instructors for the program.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing, eff. 3-26-90
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.2856
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.800 - Periodic review; inspection of facilities; bases for continued approval

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board will:
(a) Review an approved program annually;
			 and
(b) Inspect the facilities used
			 by the program at least one time in every 24-month period or more frequently if
			 the Executive Director determines a need exists.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS › Section 632.805 - Withdrawal of approval

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Executive
			 Director will send a written notice by certified mail to the administrative
			 body and coordinator of an approved program if the Board intends to withdraw
			 its approval of that program. The notice must specify the reasons for the
			 withdrawal. The coordinator of a program or the administrative body may rebut
			 the reasons for the withdrawal contained in the notice within 15 days after the
			 date the notice is received. The Executive Director will send a written notice
			 of the final determination of the Board to the administrative body and the
			 coordinator of the program.
2. The
			 Board may withdraw its approval of an approved program if:
(a) The program fails to comply with the
			 requirements of any statute or regulation;
(b) Twenty percent or more of the trainees in
			 the program fail the competency evaluation test;
(c) The program has not admitted any trainees
			 within the previous 12 months; or
(d) The Board finds three or more instances
			 in which one or more trainees of the program have engaged in unsafe or abusive
			 conduct during the competency evaluation test. For the purposes of conducting
			 an investigation pursuant to
			 NRS
			 632.310, three documented and substantiated
			 incidents of unsafe or abusive conduct by trainees of a program during the
			 competency evaluation test make out a prima facie case.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED › Section 632.810 - Application for approval: Form; fee; renewal; evaluation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before a person may provide training to
			 medication aides - certified in this State, the person must apply to the Board
			 for approval of the training program. The application must be in writing on a
			 form provided by the Board and include, without limitation:
(a) The content of the training program to be
			 offered.
(b) The number of hours of
			 clinical instruction and instruction in the classroom and laboratory.
(c) The behavioral objectives of each unit of
			 instruction.
(d) The methods to be
			 used to teach each unit of instruction.
(e) The methods to be used to evaluate the
			 achievement of behavioral objectives.
(f) A description of the facilities to be
			 used for clinical instruction and instruction in the classroom and
			 laboratory.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED › Section 632.815 - Determinations required before approval

Current through June 11, 2024
Before the Board approves a training program for medication
				aides - certified, it will determine if the program will be:
1. Administered in accordance with the
			 provisions of this chapter and any other applicable law.
2. Administered by a registered nurse
			 licensed in this State.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing by R112-11, eff. 2-15-2012
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.292
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED › Section 632.820 - Notice and effect of failure to approve program

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the
			 Board fails to approve a training program for medication aides - certified, it
			 will notify the applicant by mail of the reasons the program was not
			 approved.
2. A trainee who
			 successfully completes a training program for medication aides - certified
			 which is not approved by the Board is not eligible to take a competency
			 evaluation test.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing by R112-11, eff. 2-15-2012
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.292
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED › Section 632.825 - General requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved program for medication aides - certified must
				provide training to enable each trainee to:
1. Learn the fundamentals of safety and the
			 proper care of patients by a medication aide - certified at a designated
			 facility.
2. Demonstrate the proper
			 procedures for:
(a) The administration of
			 medication:
(1) In the appropriate
			 manner;
(2) At the appropriate
			 time;
(3) To the correct patient;
			 and
(4) In the correct dosage;
			 and
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED › Section 632.830 - Required instruction

Current through June 11, 2024
Each approved program for medication aides - certified must
				provide at least 60 hours of instruction in theory and laboratory skills and at
				least 40 hours in supervised clinical experience. The instruction and clinical
				experience must provide training in:
1. The fundamental roles and responsibilities
			 of a medication aide - certified relating to medication, including, without
			 limitation:
(a) The proper procedure for the
			 administration of medication so that the medication aide - certified is
			 prepared to demonstrate the procedure required pursuant to subsection 2 of NAC
			 632.825;
(b) Mathematics necessary
			 to provide the proper dosage, including, without limitation, weights and
			 measurements;
(c) The basics of the
			 administration of medication, including, without limitation, understanding:
(1) Terminology and abbreviations used in
			 relation to medication;
(2) Range
			 of dosages for medication;
(3) The
			 medical need for the medication;
(4) The therapeutic effect of certain
			 medication;
(5) The possible side
			 effects of certain medication;
(6)
			 Precautions that must be taken before administering certain
			 medication;
(7) The
			 contraindications of certain medication;
(8) Allergies or adverse reactions to certain
			 medication;
(9) Patient tolerance
			 of certain medication;
(10) The
			 interactions between certain medications;
(11) The additive or antagonist effect of
			 certain medication; and
(12) The
			 idiosyncratic and paradoxical reactions of certain medication;
(d) The manner in which medication
			 is ordered, documented, stored and disposed; and
(e) The proper manner in which to prepare and
			 administer medication.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 632 - Nursing › TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED › Section 632.835 - Instructors: Number required

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved program for medication aides - certified must
				provide:
1. At least one instructor
			 for each 15 trainees to provide theoretical instruction in the classroom;
			 and
2. At least one instructor for
			 each four trainees to provide instruction on nursing skills and the
			 administration of medication in clinical practice or through the use of
			 simulators.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Nursing by R112-11, eff. 2-15-2012
NRS
				  632.120,
				  632.292