“Practitioner” defined. “Practitioner” means:
1. A physician, dentist, veterinarian or podiatric physician who holds a valid license to practice his profession in this State.
2. A pharmacy, hospital or other institution licensed or registered to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to or to administer a dangerous drug in the course of professional practice in this State.
3. When relating to the prescription of poisons, dangerous drugs and devices:
(a) An advanced practitioner of nursing who holds a certificate from the State Board of Nursing and a certificate from the State Board of Pharmacy permitting him so to prescribe; or
(b) A physician assistant who holds a license from the Board of Medical Examiners and a certificate from the State Board of Pharmacy permitting him so to prescribe.
4. An optometrist who is certified to prescribe and administer dangerous drugs pursuant to NRS 636.288 when he prescribes or administers dangerous drugs which are within the scope of his certification.
Last modified: February 26, 2006