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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.