Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 632 - Nursing
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PRACTICE OF NURSING
Practical Nurses
Section 632.234 - Performance of therapeutic procedures; duties of scrub nurse
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 632.234
Current through September 16, 2024
1. A licensed practical nurse shall assist in carrying out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of the patient, including, but not limited to:
(a) Assisting the patient with activities of
daily living and encouraging the patient to do those activities without help
where appropriate;
(b) Contributing
to the provision of an environment conducive to the safety and health of
patients;
(c) Recognizing,
understanding and allowing for a patient's choices regarding his or her
psychological, biological, social and cultural needs and religious
beliefs;
(d) Assisting a patient to
maintain present levels of functioning;
(e) Assisting with the education of a patient
concerning his or her medical condition;
(f) Initiating standard procedures in
emergencies and continuing to perform those procedures until a licensed
registered nurse, advanced practitioner of nursing, physician, physician
assistant, dentist or podiatric physician is available;
(g) Clarifying with his or her supervisor
which situations require a greater degree of direction and supervision than is
being provided; and
(h) Carrying
out other duties which are included in a curriculum for practical nurses
approved by the Board.
2. A licensed practical nurse with proper training may carry out the duties of a scrub nurse.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 11-2-87; A by R122-01, 12-17-2001
NRS 632.120
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