Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Nursing)

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Latest Update: November 17, 2022

Training Information

This course has only been approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing to meet the requirements of AB327 (2021) for nurse licensure.

Responsible Party

Who Must Complete Training?

Nevada Assembly Bill 327 (passed in 2021, effective January 1, 2022) requires a psychiatrist, physician assistant practicing under the supervision of a psychiatrist, nurse, marriage and family therapist, clinical professional counselor, social worker, clinical alcohol and drug counselor, alcohol and drug counselor, problem gambling counselor or behavior analyst to complete two hours of instruction concerning cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion as part of their continuing education requirements as a condition to the renewal of a license or certificate.

Deadlines

When Do I Need to Complete?

This course has only been approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing to meet the requirements of AB327 (2021) for nurse licensure. (Renewal or Licensing)

Method

How Do I Get Trained?

You must watch each video (total of 120 minutes) in the course and complete the evaluation to receive your CE certificate (Nursing Certificate issued by NHA – Nevada Hospital Association)

Contact Information

Nevada State Board of Nursing Nevada Rural Hospital Partners (775) 827-4770

Benefit/Penalty

Why Should I be Trained?

In order to get your nursing license renewed, you must complete this training every 2 years.

Authority

The legal mandate requiring reporting

AB327 Overview (state.nv.us)

DISCLAIMER

Although many of these requirements apply to individual medical professionals and other types of hospitals and health care facilities, the information is presented solely to support Critical Access Hospitals. The reporting requirements and legal mandates on this site are not an exhaustive list and Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, Inc. bears no responsibility or liability for any hospitals' or providers' failure to comply with Federal or State laws or regulations.