2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-906 — Mental health professional, defined.

Section 71-906
Mental health professional, defined.

Mental health professional means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or psychology in this state under the Uniform Licensing Law or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Act who has proof of current certification in a psychiatric or mental health specialty.

Source:

Laws 1976, LB 806, § 10

Laws 1991, LB 10, § 6

Laws 1994, LB 1210, § 159

R.S.1943, (1999), § 83-1010

Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 26

Laws 2005, LB 534, § 1

Cross References:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Act,see section 71-1704.

Uniform Licensing Law,see section 71-101.

Annotations:

The opinion of a general practitioner of medicine as to mental conditions is admissible in commitment proceedings, provided a proper foundation is laid. Lux v. Mental Health Board of Polk County, 202 Neb. 106, 274 N.W.2d 141 (1979).

~Revised Statutes Supplement, 2006