NV Psych Juris case studies
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The Nevada Psychology Jurisprudence Examination is the state-specific law and ethics test that Nevada uses as part of psychologist licensure. It is aimed at doctoral-level applicants for a Nevada psychologist license, and often at out-of-state psychologists seeking licensure by endorsement, who must show they know Nevada's rules rather than only the general ethics they learned in graduate school. The exam is administered through the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners, the state regulator that sets licensure requirements, approves the exam, and handles complaints and discipline. Content centers on the Nevada Psychology Practice Act and Board regulations: scope of practice and licensure, confidentiality and privileged communication, recordkeeping, informed consent and minors, mandatory reporting of child and elder abuse, duty to protect, supervision and delegation, boundaries and multiple relationships, testing and test security, advertising and fees, and the disciplinary process. The NV Psych Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 3,206 words.
1Interstate Telehealth, Unlicensed Supervision, and Board Inquiry
Elena Alvarez has held a California psychology license for 11 years and moved to Reno six weeks ago. She has not applied for a Nevada license.
664 words, about 3 min2Divorced Parents, a Subpoena, and a Teenager’s Therapy Records
Priya Chen has treated Maya, age 16, for 14 months for depression and self-harm. Maya’s parents divorced; they share joint legal custody, and both signed the intake consent.
667 words, about 3 min3Suspected Elder Abuse by a Caregiver With Power of Attorney
Samuel Okafor has seen Mrs. L, age 74, for eight months at an outpatient clinic.
633 words, about 3 min4Identifiable Threat, Firearm Access, and Suicide Risk
Luis Ramirez is treating Daniel, age 28, after a relationship breakup. Daniel has insomnia, drinks 6–8 beers nightly, and lost 12 pounds in a month.
608 words, about 3 min5Rural Practice, Dual Role, and a Disability Evaluation Request
Karen Whitfield is the only licensed psychologist within 90 miles of her rural Nevada town. She has treated Marcus, age 41, for three years for PTSD and chronic pain.
634 words, about 3 min