172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 108, § 003 - NURSE AIDE REQUIREMENTS

003.01 PRACTICE. To act as a nurse aide, individuals must meet the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6039 and the following:

(A) Successfully complete a Department-approved training program;

(B) Demonstrate at least the minimum acceptable proficiency in tasks or duties connected with each skill in the curriculum prescribed in 172 NAC 108-004, as determined by the registered nurse administering the course and the course instructor; and

(C) Successfully complete a competency evaluation as described in 172 NAC 108-006.

003.02 FINDINGS OF CONVICTION. The Department will document convictions of crimes involving moral turpitude rationally related to the practice of a nurse aide by placing a finding of conviction on the Nurse Aide Registry.

003.02(A) WRITTEN NOTICE. Nurse aides will be notified in writing of a finding of conviction.

003.02(B) DISCIPLINARY ACTION. A nursing home is subject to disciplinary action against its license under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6042 or this chapter.

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172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 108, § 003

Amended effective 9/24/2022