Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 632 - Nursing
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PRACTICE OF NURSING
Advisory Committees
Section 632.211 - Committees to advise Board on certain matters regarding practice of nursing

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 632.211

Current through December 12, 2024

1. The Board will appoint a committee to advise and report to the Board on matters related to the establishment of a scope of practice for nursing in this State. The committee will consist of at least 10 persons who are knowledgeable in all areas of general nursing practice in Nevada and trends in national nursing practice, and a member of the Board's staff, who shall serve as chair of the committee.

2. The Board will appoint a committee, consisting of at least seven persons, to advise and report to the Board on matters related to this chapter and chapter 632 of NRS as they relate to licensees and holders of certificates maintaining competency through:

(a) Academic education, including continuing education; and

(b) Acquisition of new knowledge, skills and abilities.

3. The Board will appoint a committee to advise and report to the Board on matters related to the practice of advanced practice registered nurses. The committee will consist of not more than 10 persons who are knowledgeable in areas concerning the practice of advanced practice registered nurses.

4. The Board will appoint a committee to advise and report to the Board on matters related to the practice of licensed practical nurses. The committee will consist of at least five persons who are knowledgeable in areas concerning the practice of licensed practical nurses.

5. The Board will appoint a committee, consisting of at least six persons who are knowledgeable concerning any condition, diagnosis or addiction that may affect the safe practice of nursing, to advise and report to the Board on matters related to the protection of the public through the safe practice of nursing by any person who:

(a) Has previously practiced nursing while, with or without good cause, the person's physical, mental or emotional condition has impaired his or her ability to act in a manner consistent with the established or customary standards of nursing; or

(b) Is participating in the Alternative Program for Chemically Dependent Nurses established by the Board to serve as an alternative to disciplinary action for persons who are licensed or certified pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 632 of NRS and have a substance use disorder.

6. Each person appointed to a committee pursuant to this section, other than a member of the Board or the Board's staff, serves as a volunteer.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 11-19-93; A 5-9-96; R029-97, 1-26-98; R112-11, 2-15-2012; A by R125-17AP, eff. 2/27/2018

NRS 632.073 and 632.120

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