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Nevada State Board of Nursing

The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in Nevada — how to reach it, what it charges, and what it requires to keep a licence active.

Contact the board

Phone (888) 590-6726
Email nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us

What this board regulates

Every nursing credential issued in Nevada, with what it costs to get and what it takes to keep. Initial cost totals application, examination, and fingerprinting fees.

Credential Initial cost Renewal CE hours
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
$215 $50
every 2 yrs
—
LPN/LVN
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
$370 $100
every 2 yrs
30
RN
Registered Nurse
$360 $100
every 2 yrs
30
NP
Nurse Practitioner
$200 $200
every 2 yrs
45
CNM
Certified Nurse-Midwife
$200 $200
every 2 yrs
45
CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist
$200 $200
every 2 yrs
45
CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
$200 $200
every 2 yrs
45

Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Nevada nurse aide registry, run by Nevada State Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistant Program — a separate agency from the nursing board.

Multistate practice

Nevada is not an NLC member. A licence from this board is valid only in Nevada; practising elsewhere means applying by endorsement in that state.

Nevada is NOT a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). You must hold a Nevada-specific license to practice in Nevada.

Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the Nevada State Board of Nursing?
Phone: (888) 590-6726. Email: nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us. Website: https://nevadanursingboard.org/. The board is the authoritative source for licence status, disciplinary records, and application questions. Contact it directly rather than relying on third-party summaries, including this one.
What licences does the Nevada State Board of Nursing issue?
It handles Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Nevada nurse aide registry, run by Nevada State Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistant Program, which is a separate agency from the nursing board.
Is Nevada a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
No. Nevada is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a licence issued here is valid only in Nevada. Practising elsewhere means applying for a licence by endorsement in that state.
How do I verify a Nevada nursing licence?
Use the board's public verification tool, which is free and does not require an account. It shows current status, expiration date, and any disciplinary action. Nursys also carries Nevada data, though it can lag the board by up to two business days.
How often do Nevada nursing licences renew?
Renewal cycles vary by credential: CNA every 2 years, LPN/LVN every 2 years, RN every 2 years, NP every 2 years, CNM every 2 years, CNS every 2 years, CRNA every 2 years. Continuing education requirements are set per credential and are listed in the table above.

Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team

Based on 6 official sources • Last verified: June 2026