Nevada licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Nevada State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Nevada: RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Public status checks use Nevada License and Certificate Lookup; renewal uses Nevada Nurse Portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Individual two-year expiration cycle The compact classification shown for this review is Non-compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Nevada License and Certificate Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Nevada. The destination is hosted on nevadanursingboard.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Nevada, the recorded renewal cycle is Individual two-year expiration cycle The named renewal route is Nevada Nurse Portal. The current fee summary is Confirm the current renewal charge inside the official Nurse Portal; the Board periodically updates fees and instructions..
CE or competence
The reviewed Nevada continuing-education or competence rule is: Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period. The record-retention or audit note is: Keep completion certificates and course details for Board audit..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Nevada State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Nevada License and Certificate Lookup |
| Renewal cycle | Individual two-year expiration cycle |
| Renewal deadline | Renew within the window shown by the Nevada Nurse Portal before the expiration date in the public record. |
| Continuing competence | Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period. |
| Fees | Confirm the current renewal charge inside the official Nurse Portal; the Board periodically updates fees and instructions. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (888) 590-6726 |
| Physical location | 6005 Plumas Street, Suite 100, Reno, NV 89519 |
| Mailing address | 6005 Plumas Street, Suite 100, Reno, NV 89519 |
| Primary official domains | nevadanursingboard.org |
How to verify a Nevada nursing license
Nevada License and Certificate Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Nevada. The destination is hosted on nevadanursingboard.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Nevada Nurse Portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada credential type | For Nevada, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, CNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Nevada, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Nevada State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Nevada, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Individual two-year expiration cycle. Renew within the window shown by the Nevada Nurse Portal before the expiration date in the public record. | For Nevada, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Nevada is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Nevada; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. | For Nevada, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Nevada State Board of Nursing, Nevada License and Certificate Lookup or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Nevada verification date. | For Nevada, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Nevada nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Nevada Nurse Portal.
- Check the expiration date in the public record.
- Complete 30 hours and all Nevada-specific training that applies.
- Sign in to the official Nurse Portal.
- Submit renewal disclosures and payment.
- Confirm the renewed status in the public lookup.
Renewal cautions
- Nevada is not an NLC jurisdiction; an out-of-state compact license alone does not authorize Nevada practice.
- Special CE applies to some settings and credentials in addition to the general total.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period.
- Complete the one-time four-hour bioterrorism course if not already satisfied.
- Complete cultural-competency or other Nevada-required education when applicable.
- Practice-setting requirements may add courses, including certain HIV-related training.
Records and audits: Keep completion certificates and course details for Board audit.
Nevada license by endorsement
The reviewed Nevada credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Use Nevada License and Certificate Lookup for the public record and Nevada Nurse Portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Non-compact jurisdiction. The public record host is nevadanursingboard.org, and the recorded renewal schedule is Individual two-year expiration cycle
National verification and compact status
Non-compact jurisdiction
Nevada is classified as Non-compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Individual two-year expiration cycle and the authority model is State nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Complaints and public discipline
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Official Nevada Board information for discipline and complaints.
Nevada State Board of Nursing contact and location
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7 reviewed official destinations for Nevada
Nevada License and Certificate Lookup ↗
The Nevada Board homepage provides its current License and Certificate Lookup quick link. Use that board-controlled route because the destination may change.
Nevada State Board of Nursing current quick-link directory · reviewed July 28, 2026Nevada Nurse Portal ↗
The Nevada Board homepage provides the current Nurse Portal and renewal action. Open the portal only from the board-controlled quick link.
Nevada State Board of Nursing current quick-link directory · reviewed July 28, 2026Nevada continuing education ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026RN/LPN endorsement instructions ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nevada Discipline and Complaints ↗
Official Nevada Board information for discipline and complaints.
Nevada State Board of Nursing official discipline section · reviewed July 28, 2026Nevada Board FAQ ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nevada State Board of Nursing ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Nevada?
Nevada State Board of Nursing. The Nevada State Board of Nursing regulates nursing licenses and certificates. Its public lookup and Nurse Portal are distinct functions available from the official Board website.
What is the reviewed Nevada license lookup?
Nevada License and Certificate Lookup. Nevada License and Certificate Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for Nevada. The destination is hosted on nevadanursingboard.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Nevada Nurse Portal.
When is a Nevada nursing license renewed?
Individual two-year expiration cycle. Renew within the window shown by the Nevada Nurse Portal before the expiration date in the public record.
What CE or competence applies in Nevada?
Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period.
What fee information is published for Nevada?
Confirm the current renewal charge inside the official Nurse Portal; the Board periodically updates fees and instructions.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Nevada?
Nevada State Board of Nursing publishes (888) 590-6726 and 6005 Plumas Street, Suite 100, Reno, NV 89519.