DEVELOPING STANDARDS - A HISTORY OF REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGY IN NEVADA

This article describes the history of licensing practioners and role o f the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners in regulating and moldin g the practice of psychology in Nevada. It discusses the environment i n which Nevada psychologists live and work, their demographic characte ristics, as well as their education and training. Employment, mobility , and the geographical distribution of psychologists are also addresse d. Particular emphasis is placed on the problems and the challenges fa ced by the Board in a high stress, swiftly changing state.