NRS 632.0169
“Practice of nursing” defined.

“Practice of nursing” means the general observation, diagnosis and treatment of changes in a person’s health. The term does not include acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of therapeutic or corrective measures, except as authorized by specific statute.

Source: Section 632.0169 — “Practice of nursing” defined., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-632.html#NRS632Sec0169.

632.005
Legislative declaration. 632.010
Definitions. 632.011
“Accredited school of nursing” defined. 632.012
“Advanced practice registered nurse” defined. 632.013
“Board” defined. 632.014
“Certified registered nurse anesthetist” defined. 632.015
“Emergency” defined. 632.016
“Licensed practical nurse” defined. 632.017
“Practice of practical nursing” defined. 632.018
“Practice of professional nursing” defined. 632.019
“Registered nurse” defined. 632.0112
“Accredited school of practical nursing” defined. 632.0114
“Accredited school of professional nursing” defined. 632.0125
“Agency to provide nursing in the home” defined. 632.0126
“Approved school of nursing” defined. 632.0127
“Basic nursing services” defined. 632.0135
“Certificate” defined. 632.0143
“Dermal or soft tissue filler” defined. 632.0145
“Designated facility” defined. 632.0155
“Facility for long-term care” defined. 632.0162
“Licensee” defined. 632.0164
“Medical facility” defined. 632.0165
“Medication aide - certified” defined. 632.0166
“Nursing assistant” defined. 632.0168
“Nursing assistant trainee” defined. 632.0169
“Practice of nursing” defined. 632.0195
“System for the delivery of health care” defined. 632.01262
“Approved school of practical nursing” defined. 632.01264
“Approved school of professional nursing” defined. 632.01265
“Authorized medications” defined.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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Location: https://nevada.public.law/statutes/nrs_632.0169

Original Source: Section 632.0169 — “Practice of nursing” defined., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-632.html#NRS632Sec0169 (last accessed Jun. 24, 2021).