NAC632.295. Denial, suspension or revocation of certificate of recognition; unprofessional conduct.

     1. The Board may deny the issuance or renewal of, or suspend or revoke a certificate of recognition as an advanced practitioner of nursing after a hearing if it finds that an advanced practitioner of nursing has:

     (a) Performed tasks beyond those permitted pursuant to this chapter or otherwise authorized by the Board, or breached an approval agreement or a protocol;

     (b) Been negligent in performing services for patients;

     (c) Impersonated a physician or permitted others to represent to the public that he or she is a physician;

     (d) Represented himself or herself as able to practice without a collaborating physician;

     (e) Violated any provision or failed to meet any requirement of this chapter;

     (f) Made, or caused to be made, a false, fraudulent or forged statement or representation to procure or attempt to procure a certificate of recognition as an advanced practitioner of nursing;

     (g) Violated any statute or regulation relating to prescribing, dispensing or administering any controlled substance, poison, dangerous drug or device; or

     (h) Failed to perform nursing functions in a manner consistent with established or customary standards.

     2. Any licensed practical nurse or registered nurse who:

     (a) Uses the title “advanced practitioner of nursing” or any similar title or who acts as an advanced practitioner of nursing without having obtained a certificate pursuant to this section; or

     (b) Prescribes or dispenses, without authority, controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs or devices,

Ê is guilty of unprofessional conduct.

     [Bd. of Nursing, § III subsec. C par. 6, eff. 5-16-79]—(NAC A 3-28-86, eff. 4-3-86; 3-3-92; R141-97, 1-26-98; R122-01, 12-17-2001)