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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 639.2351. Advanced practice registered nurse: Authority to prescribe controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices; registration

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. An advanced practice registered nurse may prescribe, in accordance with NRS 454.695 and 632.237, controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices if the advanced practice registered nurse:

(a) Is authorized to do so by the State Board of Nursing in a license issued by that Board; and

(b) Applies for and obtains a certificate of registration from the State Board of Pharmacy and pays the fee set by a regulation adopted by the Board.

2. The State Board of Pharmacy shall consider each application from an advanced practice registered nurse separately, and may:

(a) Issue a certificate of registration; or

(b) Refuse to issue a certificate of registration, regardless of the provisions of the license issued by the State Board of Nursing.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 639.2351. Advanced practice registered nurse: Authority to prescribe controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices; registration - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-54-professions-occupations-and-businesses/nv-rev-st-639-2351/

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