| GENERAL PROVISIONS |
| NAC 632.010. Definitions. |
| NAC 632.015. “Academic study” defined. |
| NAC 632.020. “Advanced practitioner of nursing” defined. |
| NAC 632.024. “Approved program” defined. |
| NAC 632.0245. “Approved program for medication aides - certified” defined. |
| NAC 632.026. “Assessment” defined. |
| NAC 632.028. “Basic” defined. |
| NAC 632.030. “Board” defined. |
| NAC 632.033. “Charge nurse” defined. |
| NAC 632.037. “Clinical nurse specialist” defined. |
| NAC 632.038. “Collaborating physician” defined. |
| NAC 632.0385. “Competence” defined. |
| NAC 632.039. “Competency evaluation test” defined. |
| NAC 632.040. “Contact hour” defined. |
| NAC 632.045. “Continuing education” defined. |
| NAC 632.046. “Delegable nursing duty” defined. |
| NAC 632.047. “Delegation” defined. |
| NAC 632.0475. “Designated facility” defined. |
| NAC 632.048. “Direct supervision” defined. |
| NAC 632.049. “Direction” defined. |
| NAC 632.057. “Graduate nurse” defined. |
| NAC 632.058. “Home study” defined. |
| NAC 632.059. “Immediate supervision” defined. |
| NAC 632.060. “Intravenous therapy” defined. |
| NAC 632.0605. “Nurse midwife” defined. |
| NAC 632.061. “Nurse practitioner” defined. |
| NAC 632.062. “Nurse psychotherapist” defined. |
| NAC 632.063. “Nursing student” defined. |
| NAC 632.070. “Physician” defined. |
| NAC 632.0705. “Physician assistant” defined. |
| NAC 632.071. “Prescription” defined. |
| NAC 632.072. “Protocol” defined. |
| NAC 632.076. “Qualified” defined. |
| NAC 632.083. “Social media” defined. |
| NAC 632.085. “Superimpose” defined. |
| NAC 632.087. “Supervision” defined. |
| NAC 632.091. “To piggyback” defined. |
| NAC 632.096. “Trainee” defined. |
| NAC 632.101. “Write” and “written” defined. |
| NAC 632.105. “In the process of obtaining accreditation” defined for chapter 632 of NRS. |
| NAC 632.110. Adoption by reference of Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature; review of revisions. |
| LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION |
| NAC 632.150. Qualifications for license. |
| NAC 632.155. Application and examination. |
| NAC 632.160. Interim permit. |
| NAC 632.165. Procedure for writing examination after initial attempt. |
| NAC 632.166. Limitation on taking competency evaluation test. |
| NAC 632.167. Application for certification: Submission to Board. |
| NAC 632.168. Competency evaluation test: Notification; application. |
| NAC 632.169. Competency evaluation test: Failure of one or both components. |
| NAC 632.170. Qualifications for license or certificate without examination. |
| NAC 632.173. Additional requirements for obtaining license by endorsement. |
| NAC 632.175. Temporary license or certificate. |
| NAC 632.180. Graduation from program outside United States. |
| NAC 632.185. Lapse of application for license or certificate. |
| NAC 632.188. Issuance, renewal or denial of license or certificate; notice; hearing. |
| NAC 632.190. Fees. |
| NAC 632.192. Expiration and renewal of license or certificate. |
| NAC 632.193. Renewal of certificate: Requirements; training programs; audits by Board to ensure compliance with certain requirements. |
| NAC 632.200. Change of name. |
| NAC 632.205. Notification of address for mailing notices. |
| GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PRACTICE OF NURSING |
| Advisory Committees |
| Registered Nurses |
| Practical Nurses |
| Assignment of Duties |
| Identification |
| Nursing Students |
| ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS OF NURSING |
| NAC 632.255. Scope of practice. |
| NAC 632.2555. Requirements for protocol. |
| NAC 632.256. Records; system of quality assurance. |
| NAC 632.257. Authorization to issue written prescriptions for controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices. |
| NAC 632.258. Review of application for authority to prescribe controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs or devices. |
| NAC 632.259. Controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs or devices that may be prescribed. |
| NAC 632.2595. Certification to dispense controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices. |
| NAC 632.2597. Certificate of recognition: Authorization to practice in certain roles; specification of clinical specialty. |
| NAC 632.260. Certificate of recognition: Qualifications; practice by student. |
| NAC 632.265. Certificate of recognition: Submission of application and other documents. |
| NAC 632.285. Change in clinical specialty or location. |
| NAC 632.290. Expiration and renewal of certificate of recognition. |
| NAC 632.291. Requirements for renewal of certificate of recognition; issuance of temporary certificate; audits by Board to ensure compliance with certain requirements. |
| NAC 632.292. Certificate of recognition: Placement on inactive status. |
| NAC 632.293. Application to renew practice after period of inactivity or infrequent activity. |
| NAC 632.295. Denial, suspension or revocation of certificate of recognition; unprofessional conduct. |
| CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS |
| NAC 632.300. General requirements; recognition as advanced practitioner of nursing. |
| NAC 632.305. Duties; scope of practice. |
| NAC 632.310. Unauthorized use of title. |
| MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED |
| NAC 632.320. Submission of application to employ medication aides - certified; required policies and procedures. |
| NAC 632.325. Review and approval of application; resubmission of application; withdrawal of approval. |
| NAC 632.330. Authorized duties; prohibited acts; reporting of errors. |
| CONTINUING EDUCATION |
| NAC 632.340. Attestation of compliance; audits of nurses; proof of completion. |
| NAC 632.355. Courses: Approval; employment of coordinator; review; audits. |
| NAC 632.400. Reinstatement of inactive or delinquent license. |
| NAC 632.415. Unprofessional conduct. |
| VENIPUNCTURE AND INTRAVENOUS THERAPY |
| NAC 632.450. Procedures delegable to licensed practical nurses. |
| NAC 632.455. Procedures not delegable to licensed practical nurses. |
| NAC 632.460. Labeling required on containers. |
| NAC 632.465. Course on intravenous therapy: Prerequisites to offering. |
| NAC 632.470. Course on intravenous therapy: Place of instruction; faculty. |
| NAC 632.475. Subjects and hours required for course on intravenous therapy; evidence of maintenance or improvement of knowledge and skills. |
| CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS |
| NAC 632.500. Authorized functions. |
| NAC 632.510. Performance of duties in accordance with guidelines of facility. |
| NAC 632.515. Qualifications for initial approval. |
| NAC 632.520. Requirements if approved in another jurisdiction. |
| NAC 632.530. Certificate of recognition: Issuance; restrictions. |
| NAC 632.535. Temporary approval to practice. |
| NAC 632.540. Certificate of recognition: Expiration and renewal. |
| NAC 632.545. Certificate of recognition: Expiration due to lapse in national certification. |
| NAC 632.550. Certificate of recognition: Revocation, suspension or denial of issuance or renewal. |
| AMBULANCE ATTENDANTS |
| NAC 632.565. “Attendant” defined. |
| NAC 632.570. Certificate of completion of training: Application. |
| NAC 632.575. Certificate of completion of training: Renewal. |
| NAC 632.580. Submission of certificate of compliance to employer required. |
| NAC 632.590. Certificate of completion of training: Verification of issuance by employer required. |
| PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION OF NURSES |
| NAC 632.600. Definitions. |
| NAC 632.605. Submission of application and statement of intent to establish program. |
| NAC 632.610. Review of application; inspection of facilities; notice of decision. |
| NAC 632.615. Provisional approval: Requirements for application. |
| NAC 632.620. Provisional approval: Reports to Board. |
| NAC 632.625. Full approval: Application; qualifications; bases for granting. |
| NAC 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. |
| NAC 632.635. Denial, withdrawal and reinstatement of approval. |
| NAC 632.640. Requirements for approval. |
| NAC 632.645. Resources and facilities; agreements regarding provision of experience. |
| NAC 632.650. Allocation of money for program. |
| NAC 632.655. Presence of qualified administrator required. |
| NAC 632.660. Administrator: Qualifications. |
| NAC 632.665. Administrator: Duties. |
| NAC 632.670. Faculty: Licensing. |
| NAC 632.675. Faculty: General requirements. |
| NAC 632.680. Students: Admission; policies. |
| NAC 632.685. Curriculum; awarding of credits; standardized examination for completion prohibited. |
| NAC 632.690. Requirements for instruction; records of evaluation of curriculum. |
| NAC 632.695. Substantial revision of curriculum. |
| NAC 632.701. Annual reports to Board. |
| NAC 632.706. Periodic surveys; required reports; objections to report of Board. |
| NAC 632.708. Board may deem program as being surveyed in certain circumstances. |
| NAC 632.711. Termination of program. |
| TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS |
| NAC 632.721. Application for approval: Form; fee; renewal; evaluation. |
| NAC 632.726. Determinations required before approval. |
| NAC 632.731. Notice and effect of failure to approve program; limitation on authority of Board. |
| NAC 632.736. General requirements. |
| NAC 632.741. Required instruction. |
| NAC 632.746. Instruction in basic nursing skills. |
| NAC 632.751. Instruction in personal care skills. |
| NAC 632.756. Instruction in needs of patients concerning mental health and social services. |
| NAC 632.758. Instruction in care of cognitively impaired persons. |
| NAC 632.761. Instruction in basic restorative services. |
| NAC 632.765. Instruction in rights of patients. |
| NAC 632.770. Number of instructors required. |
| NAC 632.775. Instructors: Qualifications; certificate of approval. |
| NAC 632.780. Requirements for classrooms and clinical facilities. |
| NAC 632.785. Duties of coordinator of approved program. |
| NAC 632.790. Records and reports. |
| NAC 632.795. Revision of approved program. |
| NAC 632.800. Periodic review; inspection of facilities; bases for continued approval. |
| NAC 632.805. Withdrawal of approval. |
| TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED |
| NAC 632.810. Application for approval: Form; fee; renewal; evaluation. |
| NAC 632.815. Determinations required before approval. |
| NAC 632.820. Notice and effect of failure to approve program. |
| NAC 632.825. General requirements. |
| NAC 632.830. Required instruction. |
| NAC 632.835. Instructors: Number required. |
| NAC 632.840. Instructors: Qualifications; certificate of approval. |
| NAC 632.845. Requirements for classroom and clinical facilities. |
| NAC 632.850. Duties of coordinator of approved program. |
| NAC 632.855. Records and reports. |
| NAC 632.860. Revision of approved program. |
| NAC 632.865. Periodic review; inspection of facilities; bases for continued approval. |
| NAC 632.870. Withdrawal of approval. |
| DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD |
| NAC 632.890. Unprofessional conduct. |
| NAC 632.895. Interpretations for purposes of disciplinary action. |
| NAC 632.901. Definitions. |
| NAC 632.910. Informal action for certain complaints and controversies; discovery of new evidence. |
| NAC 632.915. Executive Director’s response to report of investigation; disciplinary action determined unnecessary; discovery of new evidence. |
| NAC 632.916. Complaint and notice of hearing on disciplinary matter; waiver of claim of improper notice. |
| NAC 632.9165. Complaint: Amendment; continuance; withdrawal. |
| NAC 632.9175. Consolidation of cases. |
| NAC 632.918. Hearings: Board not bound by strict rules of procedure; stenographic notes of oral proceedings; record of charges and evidence. |
| NAC 632.9185. Hearings: Applicability; deviations from provisions. |
| NAC 632.919. Legal representation of respondent; rules of conduct; attorney’s fees. |
| NAC 632.9195. Withdrawal of attorney: Notice; denial of request. |
| NAC 632.9205. Hearing officer: Duties; authority. |
| NAC 632.921. Motions: Subject matter; service; written response. |
| NAC 632.922. Request for continuance of formal hearing. |
| NAC 632.923. Failure to appear. |
| NAC 632.924. Examination of witnesses. |
| NAC 632.925. Appearance by interested person. |
| NAC 632.9255. Procedure for hearing; transcript of proceedings; burden of proof. |
| NAC 632.926. Actions by Board; surrender of license. |
| NAC 632.927. Stay of order for revocation or suspension of license or certificate. |
| NAC 632.928. Request for reconsideration or rehearing. |
| NAC 632.929. Reissuance of license or certificate: Period during which licensee or certificate holder may not apply for reissuance; requirements for reissuance. |
| NAC 632.930. Reporting of disciplinary action or denial of application for license or certificate. |
| NAC 632.935. Advisory opinion, declaratory order or practice decision. |
| NAC 632.938. Issuance of citation for practicing or offering to practice nursing without license; administrative fine; appeal. |
| NAC 632.940. Violation of statutes or regulations. |