Overview

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Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Apprentice Nurse Program offers students the opportunity to practice their clinical skills and to acclimate to the role of the licensed nurse.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Apprentice (NAP) assists the nursing staff in providing routine nursing care to patients within the scope of the Nevada Board of Nursing (NAC632.252/632.253) of the Nurse Practice Act. They are a member of the interdisciplinary care team.

• Performs basic nursing skills as outlined on the competency checklist.
• Assists with physical examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments within the scope of their skills.
• Reports any abnormal findings and/or observations to supervising RN.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• A student currently enrolled in a program of professional nursing
• Completion of a minimum of one clinical semester credits in Nursing Fundamental RN Course
• CT CPRBLS = CT American Heart Association Basic Life Support - Nat'l
  
• Student is continuously progressing toward obtaining an ADN or BSN degree in nursing.
• Completed skills checklist from respective nursing school that indicates successful documentation of nursing skills as outlined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing Apprentice Scope of Practice