Authorization to issue written prescriptions for controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices. (NRS 632.120, 632.237), NAC 632.257


Summary

1. An applicant for a license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse will be authorized to issue written prescriptions for controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices only if the applicant:
(a) Is authorized to do so by the Board;
(b) Submits an application for authority to issue written prescriptions for controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs or devices to the Board; and
(c) Has successfully completed:
(1) A program that complies with the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NAC 632.260 and includes an advanced course in pharmacotherapeutics; or
(2) A program of academic study that:
(I) Is approved by the Board;
(II) Consists of at least 2 semester credits or an equivalent number of quarter credits in advanced pharmacotherapeutics; and
(III) Is completed within the 2 years immediately preceding the date the application is submitted to the Board.
2. In addition to the information contained in the application for a ...