….protecting the public's health, safety and welfare through effective nursing regulation….
What: The Board’s mission is to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare through effective nursing regulation. It is a government agency established by Nevada law to protect the public from unsafe practice by nurses.
Who: A seven-member board appointed by the Governor consisting of four registered nurses, one practical nurse, one certified nursing assistant and one consumer member. One member must represent the interests of those who are indigent, uninsured, or unable to afford health care. The Board is advised by and appoints members to six standing advisory committees. The Board appoints an executive director (a registered nurse) who is responsible for a staff of 27.
Why: In 1923, the state legislature established the Board to regulate the practice of nursing.
How: The scope of the Board’s original responsibilities has grown dramatically since 1923, when it licensed 104 registered nurses. In 2007, it is responsible for licensing, certifying and disciplining more than 33,000 individuals, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. The Board’s functions now include:
The Board has authority only over its licensees and certificate holders and not over the facilities in which these individuals practice. The Board enforces the Nurse Practice Act (the law regulating nursing practice), with funding for all of its activities coming solely from the fees paid to the Board by licensees and certificate holders. The Board does not have authority to take action on issues that are of an employment nature or that relate to the profession of nursing as a whole. These matters are best dealt with by nursing associations, labor unions, or other similar entities.
The Board’s mission is to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare through effective nursing regulation. It is a government agency established by Nevada law to protect the public from unsafe practice by nurses.
General Contact Information
(888) 590-6726 (toll free)
nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us
Hours
8:00AM–5:00PM (Pacific Time)
Monday – Friday
We are closed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Presidents Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Nevada Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving; Family Day; Christmas
The Nevada State Board of Nursing is funded from license fees collected from our licensees. The Nevada State Board of Nursing does not receive funds from the State General Fund.
ALERT Regarding Scam Calls Please be advised that the Nevada State Board of Nursing has been made aware of Scam calls recently made to Nevada nurses. It has been reported that a person has called several Nevada nurses by telephone and advised the nurses they are under investigation and their license may be in jeopardy. The caller identified himself as either a board staff investigator or DEA investigator. The telephone number on the caller ID may be a Board of Nursing telephone number. These calls are not from the Nevada State Board of Nursing Do not provide any information to the caller. In the event you receive one of these calls please contact the board directly at the office number listed on the Board website.