2014 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 632 - Nursing
NRS 632.294 - Authorized services that may be provided by medication aide - certified; restrictions on scope of practice; regulations by Board regarding scope of practice.

1. A medication aide - certified may only administer authorized medications and perform related tasks at a designated facility under the supervision of an advanced practice registered nurse or a registered nurse and in accordance with standard protocols developed by the Board.

2. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 4, a medication aide - certified may only administer authorized medications by the following methods:

(a) Orally;

(b) Topically;

(c) By the use of drops in the eye, ear or nose;

(d) Vaginally;

(e) Rectally;

(f) Transdermally; and

(g) By the use of an oral inhaler.

3. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 4, a medication aide - certified shall not:

(a) Receive, have access to or administer any controlled substance;

(b) Administer parenteral or enteral medications;

(c) Administer any substances by nasogastric or gastronomy tubes;

(d) Calculate drug dosages;

(e) Destroy medication;

(f) Receive orders, either in writing or verbally, for new or changed medication;

(g) Transcribe orders from medical records;

(h) Order or administer initial medications;

(i) Evaluate reports of medication errors;

(j) Perform treatments;

(k) Conduct patient assessments or evaluations;

(l) Engage in teaching activities for patients; or

(m) Engage in any activity prohibited pursuant to subsection 4.

4. The Board may adopt regulations authorizing or prohibiting any additional activities of a medication aide - certified.

5. As used in this section, supervision means active oversight of the patient care services provided by a medication aide - certified while on the premises of a designated facility.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 1325; A 2013, 2074)