Outline of the state of Nevada
State
Nevada
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Category
School Nurse Qualifications

Category
School Nurse Qualifications

State law requires or recommends that all school nurses be properly certified by the state.

Nevada Revised Statutes 391.291 Supervision by chief nurse required; qualifications for employment as school nurse

  1. The provision of nursing services in a school district by school nurses and other qualified personnel must be under the direction and supervision of a chief nurse who is a registered nurse as provided in NRS 632.240 and who:
    • (a) Holds an endorsement to serve as a school nurse issued pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commission; or
    • (b) Is employed by a state, county, city or district health department and provides nursing services to the school district in the course of that employment.
  2. A school district shall not employ a person to serve as a school nurse unless the person holds an endorsement to serve as a school nurse issued pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commission.
Policy Type
Statute