453.371 - Definitions. - Nevada Statutes

453.371  Definitions.  As used in NRS 453.371 to 453.552, inclusive:

      1.  “Advanced practitioner of nursing” means a person who holds a certificate of recognition granted pursuant to NRS 632.237 and is registered with the Board.

      2.  “Medical intern” means a medical graduate acting as an assistant in a hospital for the purpose of clinical training.

      3.  “Pharmacist” means a person who holds a certificate of registration issued pursuant to NRS 639.127 and is registered with the Board.

      4.  “Physician,” “dentist,” “podiatric physician,” “veterinarian” and “euthanasia technician” mean persons authorized by a license to practice their respective professions in this State who are registered with the Board.

      5.  “Physician assistant” means a person who is registered with the Board and:

      (a) Holds a license issued pursuant to NRS 630.273; or

      (b) Holds a license issued pursuant to NRS 633.433.

      (Added to NRS by 1971, 2022; A 1973, 584; 1977, 964; 1979, 1668; 1981, 743; 1985, 295; 1989, 539; 1993, 2235; 1995, 1720; 2001, 411, 786, 798; 2007, 1865)