Nevada § 454.213 - Persons authorized to possess and administer dangerous drug

§ 454.213. Persons authorized to possess and administer dangerous drug

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 454.217 , a drug or medicine referred to in NRS 454.181 to 454.371 , inclusive, may be possessed and administered by: (a) A practitioner. (b) A physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS or an anesthesiologist assistant, at the direction of his or her supervising physician

or supervising anesthesiologist or supervising osteopathic anesthesiologist, as applicable,

or a licensed dental hygienist or expanded function dental assistant acting in the

office of and under the supervision of a dentist. (c) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d), a registered nurse licensed to

practice professional nursing or licensed practical nurse, at the direction of a prescribing

physician, physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS , dentist, podiatric physician or advanced practice registered nurse, or pursuant

to a chart order, for administration to a patient at another location. (d) In accordance with applicable regulations of the Board, a registered nurse licensed

to practice professional nursing or licensed practical nurse who is: (1) Employed by a health care agency or health care facility that is authorized to

provide emergency care, or to respond to the immediate needs of a patient, in the

residence of the patient; and (2) Acting under the direction of the medical director of that agency or facility

who works in this State. (e) A medication aide-certified at a designated facility under the supervision of

an advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse and in accordance with standard

protocols developed by the State Board of Nursing. As used in this paragraph, “ designated facility ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 632.0145 . (f) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (g), an advanced emergency medical technician

or a paramedic, as authorized by regulation of the State Board of Pharmacy and in

accordance with any applicable regulations of: (1) The State Board of Health in a county whose population is less than 100,000; (2) A county board of health in a county whose population is 100,000 or more; or (3) A district board of health created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 in any county. (g) An advanced emergency medical technician or a paramedic who holds an endorsement

issued pursuant to NRS 450B.1975 , under the direct supervision of a local health officer or a designee of the local

health officer pursuant to that section. (h) A respiratory therapist employed in a health care facility. The therapist may possess and administer respiratory products only at the direction

of a physician. (i) A dialysis technician, under the direction or supervision of a physician or registered

nurse only if the drug or medicine is used for the process of renal dialysis. (j) A medical student or student nurse in the course of his or her studies at an accredited

college of medicine or approved school of professional or practical nursing, at the

direction of a physician and: (1) In the presence of a physician or a registered nurse; or (2) Under the supervision of a physician or a registered nurse if the student is authorized

by the college or school to administer the drug or medicine outside the presence of

a physician or nurse. A medical student or student nurse may administer a dangerous drug in the presence

or under the supervision of a registered nurse alone only if the circumstances are

such that the registered nurse would be authorized to administer it personally. (k) Any person designated by the head of a correctional institution. (l) An ultimate user or any person designated by the ultimate user pursuant to a written

agreement. (m) A holder of a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging issued

pursuant to chapter 653 of NRS , at the direction of a physician and in accordance with any conditions established

by regulation of the Board. (n) A chiropractic physician, but only if the drug or medicine is a topical drug used

for cooling and stretching external tissue during therapeutic treatments. (o) A physical therapist, but only if the drug or medicine is a topical drug which

is: (1) Used for cooling and stretching external tissue during therapeutic treatments;

and (2) Prescribed by a licensed physician for: (I) Iontophoresis; or (II) The transmission of drugs through the skin using ultrasound. (p) In accordance with applicable regulations of the State Board of Health, an employee

of a residential facility for groups, as defined in NRS 449.017 , pursuant to a written agreement entered into by the ultimate user. (q) A veterinary technician or a veterinary assistant at the direction of his or her

supervising veterinarian. (r) In accordance with applicable regulations of the Board, a registered pharmacist

who: (1) Is trained in and certified to carry out standards and practices for immunization

programs; (2) Is authorized to administer immunizations pursuant to written protocols from a

physician; and (3) Administers immunizations in compliance with the “Standards for Immunization Practices”

recommended and approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (s) A registered pharmacist pursuant to written guidelines and protocols developed

pursuant to NRS 639.2629 or a collaborative practice agreement, as defined in NRS 639.0052 . (t) A person who is enrolled in a training program to become a physician assistant

or anesthesiologist assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS , dental hygienist, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic, respiratory

therapist, dialysis technician, physical therapist or veterinary technician or to

obtain a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging pursuant to chapter 653 of NRS if the person possesses and administers the drug or medicine in the same manner and

under the same conditions that apply, respectively, to a physician assistant or anesthesiologist

assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS , dental hygienist, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic, respiratory

therapist, dialysis technician, physical therapist, veterinary technician or person

licensed to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging who may possess and

administer the drug or medicine, and under the direct supervision of a person licensed

or registered to perform the respective medical art or a supervisor of such a person. (u) A medical assistant, in accordance with applicable regulations of the: (1) Board of Medical Examiners, at the direction of the prescribing physician and

under the supervision of a physician or physician assistant. (2) State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, at the direction of the prescribing physician

and under the supervision of a physician or physician assistant. 2. As used in this section, “ accredited college of medicine ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453.375 .