Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) License Renewal Requirements

Nevada registered nurse licenses are regulated by the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN). Nevada is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Nevada has several mandatory CE topic requirements beyond a general hour total.

At a Glance

Detail	Information
Regulatory Body	Nevada State Board of Nursing
Renewal Cycle	Every 2 years
Expiration	On your birthday (biennial)
CE Hours Required	30 contact hours
Renewal Fee	$100
Late Fee	$100 additional (no grace period)
Compact State (NLC)	No
Online Renewal	Yes — Nevada Nurse Portal

Continuing Education Requirements

RN and LPN — 30 Contact Hours Every 2 Years

• 30 contact hours of approved CE per renewal cycle
• 4 hours of cultural competency (mandatory every renewal, increased from 2 hours in 2023)
• 4-hour bioterrorism course (one-time requirement — retain certificate indefinitely)
• 2 hours on HIV stigma/discrimination/bias (if providing emergency medical services or primary care)
• CE must be from Nevada-approved providers (ANCC-accredited, other state nursing board-approved, or Nevada CE provider number holders)
• First renewal after graduation: exempt from 30-hour CE but must complete bioterrorism and cultural competency courses

APRN — 45 Contact Hours Every 2 Years

• 30 hours (same as RN renewal requirements above)
• 15 additional hours related to area of practice
• 2 hours of suicide prevention (within 2 years of initial licensure, then every 4 years)
• 2 hours on SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment) for substance use disorder (since January 2024)
• CDS prescribers: additional 2 hours on misuse/abuse of controlled substances

Nevada-Specific Notes

• Not a compact state. You must hold a Nevada-specific license to practice in the state.
• Birthday-based expiration. License expires on your birthday every 2 years.
• Renewal window: 60 days before expiration. The renewal link disappears after the 60-day window passes.
• No grace period. Renewals after expiration incur an additional $100 fee. No practice allowed on an expired license.
• Self-attestation with random audits. You affirm CE compliance at renewal and retain certificates for at least 4 years. The Board conducts random audits monthly.
• Practice requirement: Must have practiced nursing or passed NCLEX within the previous 5 years. Otherwise, a refresher program or NCLEX retake is required.
• MEDCEU is not an approved provider — check the Board's approved provider list.
• Bioterrorism certificate: Keep indefinitely.
• Online renewal only through the Nevada Nurse Portal. Processing takes up to 7 business days.
• Fingerprinting may be required at renewal — check your Nurse Portal for notifications within 24 hours of submission.

How to Renew

1. Complete 30 hours of approved CE (including 4 hours cultural competency)
2. Complete one-time bioterrorism course if not previously done
3. Log in to the Nevada Nurse Portal within 60 days of expiration
4. Complete the renewal application and attestations
5. Pay the $100 renewal fee
6. Check your portal for fingerprinting requirements within 24 hours

Fees

Fee Type	Amount
RN/LPN Renewal	$100
Late Renewal (after expiration)	$100 additional
APRN Renewal	$200

Contact Information

Nevada State Board of Nursing

• Website: nevadanursingboard.org
• CE Info: nevadanursingboard.org/continuing-education
• Nurse Portal: nevadanursingboard.org (login)
• Phone: (702) 486-5800 or (888) 590-6726
• Reno Office: 5011 Meadowood Mall Way, Suite 300, Reno, NV 89502-6547

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This page is for informational purposes only. Requirements may change — always verify current requirements with the Nevada State Board of Nursing before renewing. Last reviewed March 2026.

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