Direct answer
The responsible authority is Nevada State Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Nevada source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Nevada, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
6005 Plumas Street, Suite 100, Reno, NV 89519Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Use the reviewed Nevada primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Nevada result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Nevada Board FAQ | Nevada renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew within the window shown by the Nevada Nurse Portal before the expiration date in the public record. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Nevada Continuing Education | Nevada rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period. |
| Apply by endorsement | RN/LPN Endorsement Instructions | The Nevada destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Follow the current endorsement instructions for Nursys or direct verification. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Nevada Nurse Portal | Authenticated Nevada transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: nevadanursingboard.org. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Nevada. For Nevada, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Nevada State Board of Nursing | For Nevada, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (888) 590-6726 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Nevada authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Nevada Discipline and Complaints ↗
Official Nevada Board information for discipline and complaints.
Nevada State Board of Nursing official discipline section · 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 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 continuing education ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026RN/LPN endorsement instructions ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nevada Board FAQ ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nevada State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Nevada status recorded as Non-compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Nevada State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Nevada license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Nevada source remains Nevada License and Certificate Lookup.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Nevada License and Certificate Lookup for Nevada; follow Nevada State Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Nevada?
Nevada State Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(888) 590-6726
Is there a separate mailing address?
6005 Plumas Street, Suite 100, Reno, NV 89519
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.