Direct answer
Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period.
Nevada factual snapshot for this workflow
| Reviewed item | Jurisdiction-specific 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 |
For Nevada, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.
Continuing education or continuing competence rule
Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period.
Mandatory topics, pathways and conditions
- 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.
Credential-specific checks
Nevada routing note: 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.
For Nevada, rN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Nevada, lPN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Nevada, aPRN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
For Nevada, cNA: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.
Nevada RN: verify that the Nevada State Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Nevada credentials.
Nevada LPN: verify that the Nevada State Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Nevada credentials.
Nevada APRN: verify that the Nevada State Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Nevada credentials.
Nevada CNA: verify that the Nevada State Board of Nursing record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other Nevada credentials.
Keep evidence for an audit
Keep completion certificates and course details for Board audit.
- Keep certificates and provider details for the published retention period.
- Confirm course completion falls inside the correct renewal period.
- Do not assume RN and APRN requirements are identical.
- Check whether the provider reports electronically or whether you must upload documentation.
Common CE problems
CE or competence is not accepted
Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact Nevada rule: Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.
Wrong credential rule
Return to the official source and match RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, certificate or assistant requirements before purchasing additional coursework.
Course not accepted
Confirm provider approval, topic, completion date and documentation against the authority instructions. A generic completion certificate does not prove acceptance.
Fraud and privacy safety
- Begin every Nevada transaction from a reviewed authority domain (nevadanursingboard.org) or a source-reviewed link on this guide.
- Do not give a caller payment-card details, a password or a one-time code merely because the caller claims to represent Nevada State Board of Nursing.
- If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (888) 590-6726 or the secure Nevada account.
- For Nevada, use NCSBN License Verification Guidance to confirm current status rather than a private lookup page or emailed screenshot.
- Upload identity, background, education or legal documents only through a secure method explicitly named by Nevada State Board of Nursing.
- Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current Nevada instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
- For Nevada, report a suspected licensing impersonation or phishing attempt to the authority and the relevant consumer-protection or law-enforcement channel.
Frequently asked questions
How much continuing education is required in Nevada?
Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period.
Are there mandatory topics?
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.
Should I keep completion records?
Keep completion certificates and course details for Board audit.
Can CE rules differ by credential?
Yes. RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, assistant and certificate-specific rules can differ.
What if CE does not appear in my account?
Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact Nevada rule: Renewing RNs and LPNs complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education during the renewal period. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.
Can I use any online course?
No. Confirm accepted providers, course categories, mandatory topics and completion dates before purchasing a course.
Is CE always required for every renewal?
Not necessarily. Some jurisdictions use practice hours, competency pathways, exemptions or credential-specific requirements. Use the exact official rule.
Where do I verify CE information?
Use the official continuing education or competence source listed in the official-resource directory.
Source-reviewed official resources
Nevada Discipline and Complaints ↗
Official Nevada Board information for discipline and complaints.
Nevada State Board of Nursing official discipline section · 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 · 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 · July 28, 2026Nevada continuing education ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026RN/LPN endorsement instructions ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Nevada Board FAQ ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026Nevada State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · July 28, 2026Official sources reviewed
Nevada State Board of Nursing ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Nevada continuing education ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
RN/LPN endorsement instructions ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Nevada Board FAQ ↗
Reviewed July 27, 2026
Nevada Discipline and Complaints ↗
Reviewed July 28, 2026