- The Nevada Nurse Practice Act (NRS 632.2856) requires providers of Nursing Assistant Training Programs (NATP) to obtain approval from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
- The training program required for certification as a nursing assistant must consist of 75 hours of instruction with no less than 60 hours of theory and learning skills in a laboratory setting.
- The training facility must meet requirements pursuant to NAC 632.780, to hold the training for theory and lab portion of the class, and such site will require a site inspection.
- Nursing Assistant Training Programs must have at least one clinical site, with a signed clinical agreement.
- New programs do require a site visit which must be done at the facility to ensure requirements are met per NAC 632.780 (1-2) before a program can be approved by the NSBN.
- NAC 632.780 (2) and NAC 632.785 (5) lists the requirements for clinical sites, as well as a duty of the program coordinator.
- Private programs that charge students fees for the course (not associated with the college or LTC) will also need CPE approval.
- In a facility-based program, the training of nurse aides may be performed under the general supervision of the director of nursing for the facility who is prohibited from performing the actual training.
- Facility-based programs must also meet federal requirements listed under 42 CFR 483.151(b).
More detailed requirements can be found at the following links:
- Training Programs for Nursing Assistants (review NAC 632.721—NAC 632.805)
- Training Programs; tests; regulations (review NRS 632.2856)
- Nevada State Board of Nursing CNA Skills Guidelines
- Code of Federal Regulation (review 42 C.F.R. § 483.151- 42 C.F.R. § 483.154)
- CPE (nv.gov) Commission on Postsecondary Education