1. Nevada state board of nursing
Catherine prato-lefkowitz phd, MSN, RN

2. Who is the nsbn? Board staff (las Vegas and reno)
Board Members (appointed by the governor)

3. What is the purpose of the nsbn
To protect the public
The mission of the Nevada state board of nursing is to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare through effective regulation of nursing
To ensure nursing laws are followed by all nurses and cnas

4. How does the nsbn do this?
Nevada nurse practice act
What is this?
Why do I need one?
How do I get one?

5. Nevada nurse practice act
Need to have one for the state in which you live and work
Need to know the regulations and statutes related to nursing practice
Need to know who to call, or where to look, with questions or concerns

6. Scope of practice All nurses need to know their scope of practice
All nurses need to know their limitations
All nurses need to know their skill, experience, and education level
All nurses need to be accountable for their actions

7. license
All nurses and cnas need to know what is expected in terms of renewal of licenses and the requirements
Every two years on your birthdate
Nsbn does not send out reminders
30 hours of ceus for rn (education can count for ceus)
24 hours ceu for cNA
Renew online

8. E-notify How can I keep track of when my license will expire? E-notify
On our website
Sign-up is free
Sends an when you license is going to expire
Keeps track of all of your licenses in all states

9. reporters
Nurses are mandatory reporters of diversion, suspicion of diversion
All nurses need to protect patients
If you suspect, you need to notify supervisor

10. Chemical and alcohol abuse
Nurses have stressful jobs!
Nsbn supports nurses who struggle with addiction
We have groups and meetings and follow-up for you
Better to self-report than be reported by someone else!

11. marijuana Marijuana just passed as bring legal in Nevada
Nurses can not be impaired at work
If you are drug tested at work and it shows up positive on a drug screen you will be held accountable
Alcohol is legal, but nurses can not drink alcohol and come to work
Student nurses are not to give patients any marijuana cigarettes, gummy bears, lollipops, etc. because they do not receive the education, training, and competency testing to know how to administer marijuana

12. What if I want to get involved
Attend a board meeting (every other month in las vegas and reno)
Come see what is happening
The dates and locations are on our website
Nevadanursingboard.org

13. Then what? Attend a committee meeting Open to the public
Education advisory committee meetings (eac)
Certified nursing assistant meetings (cna)
Bring your ideas and share your stories

14. Become active in organizations
nsbn works with leaders of organizations to ensure the public is protected
Nsbn works with organizations in collaboration with conferences and meetings
This is a great way to stay in-the-know

15. magazine Nsbn sends out magazines every three months
articles related to current nursing practice issues
Common questions and concerns are addressed
We welcome your article
Send to

16. What is my role as an rn Be safe Be competent Be ethical Be a leader
Be an educator
Be a life long learner

17. What do you mean educator?
We have a duty to teach our novice nurses
We have a duty to promote the profession in a positive light
We have a duty to take a role as an educator when students are on the floor
What does this mean to me?

18. This means You will work as the designated rn for your patients
You will collaborate with the educator/faculty who has responsibly for the student nurses
You will ask the student nurse what his/her objectives are for the day
You will ensure the student knows your expectations of medications/procedures
You will ensure you follow-up on all assessments and interventions done by the student nurse

19. This means
You will have the contact information for the faculty overseeing the student nurse
You will report any unsafe behaviors or unprofessional behaviors to the faculty immediately
You will communicate with faculty to report student progress and the meeting of the daily objectives
You will communicate your expectations of the faculty to the faculty at the facility

20. Director of nursing education
What does the director of nursing education do?
Regulate lpn, rn, cna programs in Nevada
Review curriculum, program changes, outcomes, nclex scores

21. Goal Goal is to promote quality education
Goal to ensure Nevada nursing students are exposed to the best possible programs, educators, and clinical experiences
This means you need to communicate with me if you have issues or concerns

22. Innovative education opporutnities
Nsbn wants nursing students to have exceptional experiences
If you know of innovative education opportunities let the universities and colleges know
Let the board of nursing know
The new education regulations allow for programs to be innovative with board approval nac 632 amendment

23. Review process of nursing programs
Review process for programs is continuous
Programs are transparent and want to have the best program
Plans for improvement are always in the works
Programs take your feedback seriously
They want to be a partner with you

24. Patient ratios
Although the board does not regulate ratios we know this is an issue
Become involved in your organizations
Bring issues to your organization
Become involved in the nna, ana, committees, and nurses day at the legislature
Get to know your representatives in government

25. Bullying in nursing Hot topic A topic that is not new to nurses
Many organizations (nna) hold free Ceus on this topic

26. Regulation of facilities
Nsbn does not regulate facilities
We can’t tell facilities they can and cannot tell you what to do
You need to know your scope
You need to know your expertise area
We receive many calls from nurses regarding employment issues
We can only tell nurses to know their scope, their practice act, and to work with their employer on employment issues

27. What happens if someone files a complaint against me
Make sure your address is current
This is a law (30 days) after moving must update address with board of nursing
If you do not change your address and nsbn sends you a certified letter and you do not receive it, or respond, the case will continue to the board of nursing for a hearing

28. Complaint continued
You will receive a certified letter explaining what the complaint is
You will have to respond to the nsbn
Respond!!!
Call the nsbn if you have questions or are unclear about what to do
You have the right to hire own counsel if you have to go to the board of nursing hearing
You have the right to fight your case in front of the board members
All cases are thoroughly investigated and due process is adhered to

29. All matters of the board are public
All meetings are public
All licenses are public
All hearings are public
Just know that nothing happens behind closed doors

30. Stay up-to-date
Nsbn places all new updated information on the nsbn website
Nsbn writes about pressing matters in the magazine
There are new regulations that passed in 2016 related to lpn scope of practice and nursing education programs

31. If I have a question can I ask?
Of course you can!!!
Nsbn would rather you call and ask questions before acting rather than acting and then calling to self-report

32. What if I want to contact the board?
We welcome questions, concerns, and feedback
Practice question: sam mccord in reno office
Education: Catherine prato-Lefkowitz in the las vegas office
General question call the office and someone will help answer your question
Never contact board members; only board staff

33. Goals of nsbn Be transparent Be available Be helpful
Protect Nevada patients