Section 632.234 - Performance of therapeutic procedures; duties of scrub nurse1. A licensed practical nurse shall assist in carrying out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of the patient, including, but not limited to: (a) Assisting the patient with activities of daily living and encouraging the patient to do those activities without help where appropriate;(b) Contributing to the provision of an environment conducive to the safety and health of patients;(c) Recognizing, understanding and allowing for a patient's choices regarding his or her psychological, biological, social and cultural needs and religious beliefs;(d) Assisting a patient to maintain present levels of functioning;(e) Assisting with the education of a patient concerning his or her medical condition;(f) Initiating standard procedures in emergencies and continuing to perform those procedures until a licensed registered nurse, advanced practitioner of nursing, physician, physician assistant, dentist or podiatric physician is available;(g) Clarifying with his or her supervisor which situations require a greater degree of direction and supervision than is being provided; and(h) Carrying out other duties which are included in a curriculum for practical nurses approved by the Board.2. A licensed practical nurse with proper training may carry out the duties of a scrub nurse.Nev. Admin. Code § 632.234
Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 11-2-87; A by R122-01, 12-17-2001