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Nevada RN License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Registered Nurse in Nevada

Processing Time
8-16 weeks
Total Initial Cost
$360
Renewal Period
2 years
CE Hours Required
30 hours / 2 years

1 Education Requirements

Minimum Degree

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Requirements

  • Complete an approved pre-licensure nursing program
  • Program must be approved by state board or equivalent
  • Foreign-educated nurses must meet CGFNS requirements

Graduate from a state-approved nursing education program

2 NCLEX-RN Examination

Exam Name

NCLEX-RN

Administered By

Pearson VUE

Passing Standard

Pass/Fail (Adaptive)

Tip: Register for the NCLEX through Pearson VUE after receiving your Authorization to Test (ATT) from the state board.

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3 Background Check

Fingerprint-based background check
FBI and Nevada DPS background check
Fingerprinting required
Results may take up to 4 months from DPS/FBI

4 Fees

Initial Licensure

Application Fee $100
Examination Fee $200
Fingerprinting $60
Total $360

Total includes application ($100), NCLEX ($200), and fingerprinting ($60). Nevada is NOT an NLC compact member state. Fingerprint results may take up to 4 months.

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years) $100

Continuing Education Requirements

30
Contact hours required
2 years
Renewal cycle

Required Topics

  • • General Nursing CE: 30 hours
  • • Cultural Competency: 4 hours
  • • HIV Training: 2 hours

State Board of Nursing

Official Name
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Phone
(888) 590-6726

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Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team

Based on 4 official sources Last verified: January 2025