State Regulation Resources for Nevada
Source Type of GuidanceImpact
Guidance* 
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Decisions (01/07)
 RNsRegistered Nurses (RNs) may "administer medications for the purpose of induction of sedation for short-term therapeutic, diagnostic, or surgical procedures (procedural sedation)" as long as certain strict training and knowledge requirements are met. Read the Board's decision and requirements. (01-2007)
Other State Resources
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Nevada Nurse Practice Act
Nevada Board of Nursing Rules
Nevada Board of Nursing Decisions 
Nevada Nurses Association
Nevada Board of Medical Examiners
Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Nevada Association of Nurse Anesthetists
 

*This page last updated February 2, 2010.  The summaries, links and other materials provided on this page are for informational purposes only, may not be comprehensive or applicable to your situation, and nothing on this website constitutes medical, nursing or legal advice.  Other rules or regulations may apply.  Please consult a lawyer to determine compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.  Please consult the Nevada State Board of Nursing or other appropriate medical professionals or administrators before administering anesthetic or sedative products, to determine proper conduct in your particular situation, to assess currentness of regulations, and to comply with individual facility guidelines and policies.