Nevada Nurse Practitioner License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Nurse Practitioner in Nevada
Full practice authority without physician oversight
Prescriptive Authority: Schedule II prescribing requires 2 years physician supervision or 2,000 hrs prescribing
1 Education Requirements
Degree Required
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Requirements
- Complete accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Hold active RN license in the state
- Clinical hours as specified by program
2 National Certification
Certification Body
ANCC or AANPCB
Required
Yes
American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
3 Background Check
4 Fees
Initial Licensure
| Application Fee | $200 |
| Total | $200 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $200 |
Continuing Education Requirements
Pharmacology: 15 hours required
4 cultural competency required; 1,000 practice hours in 5 years
Prerequisites
To become a Nurse Practitioner in Nevada, you must first hold an active RN license. Nevada requires a state-specific RN license.
State Board of Nursing
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Based on 1 official sources • Last verified: January 2026