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
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
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Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team
Based on 6 official sources • Last verified: June 2026