How to Get a Nurse (RN/LPN) License in Nevada (2026)
Quick answer
New nurses who graduated within the past two years are exempt from the 30-hour requirement for their first renewal; they must still complete the one-time four-hour bioterrorism requirement.
Continuing education
30 hours
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
How do I get this license?
Check the licensing authority
Board
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Confirm your next step with the agency
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency page
What else should I know?
Agency guidance
New nurses who graduated within the past two years are exempt from the 30-hour requirement for their first renewal; they must still complete the one-time four-hour bioterrorism requirement.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
new nurses who have earned their degrees within the last two years do not have to earn 30 CEs for their first renewal. However, they do need to complete the one-time, four-hour, bioterrorism CE requirement.Official source
When do I renew, and is CE required?
Continuing education hours
30 hours
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The Nevada Nurse Practice Act requires all renewing RNs and LPNs to complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education per renewal cycle.Official source
Continuing education topics
Effective January 1, 2024, four hours of cultural competency and diversity, equity, and inclusion instruction are required.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
NRS 632.343 was amended to require 4 hours (increased from 2 hours) of instruction relating to cultural competency and diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is effective January 1, 2024.Official source
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
What does it cost?
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Which official sources support this guide?
Official sources and verification (4)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Nevada State Board of NursingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
30 hours
30
The Nevada Nurse Practice Act requires all renewing RNs and LPNs to complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education per renewal cycle.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
New nurses who graduated within the past two years are exempt from the 30-hour requirement for their first renewal; they must still complete the one-time four-hour bioterrorism requirement.
New nurses who graduated within the past two years are exempt from the 30-hour requirement for their first renewal; they must still complete the one-time four-hour bioterrorism requirement.
new nurses who have earned their degrees within the last two years do not have to earn 30 CEs for their first renewal. However, they do need to complete the one-time, four-hour, bioterrorism CE requirement.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Effective January 1, 2024, four hours of cultural competency and diversity, equity, and inclusion instruction are required.
Effective January 1, 2024, four hours of cultural competency and diversity, equity, and inclusion instruction are required.
NRS 632.343 was amended to require 4 hours (increased from 2 hours) of instruction relating to cultural competency and diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is effective January 1, 2024.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Not yet verified: license fee, required hours, exam, renewal — see the official agency.
How do you want reminders?
Choose a free reminder channel for the dates you follow.
Following: How to Get a Nurse (RN/LPN) License in Nevada (2026)
Calendar (recommended)
Add to my calendar
Subscribe for updates as deadlines change. Alerts are included for 9:00 AM Central, 14, 3 and 1 day before. Your calendar app controls refresh speed and may require you to enable alerts for this calendar. The .ics download is a one-time copy.
No open, fixed deadline is recorded for this topic. This feed stays empty until one is listed.
This device (push)
Free notifications for How to Get a Nurse (RN/LPN) License in Nevada (2026). Uses the same reminder dates as the calendar, with quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM in your device’s time zone.
On iPhone or iPad (iOS 16.4 or later): open this page in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. Open LicenseCalendar from that icon, return to this topic, and tap Get alerts on this device.
Choose filing or expiration details for email reminders. Confirm by email; unsubscribe in one click.
Text messages: coming soon
Join the waitlist with your email. Planned pricing: $2.99/month or $24/year for LicenseCalendar; $4.99/month for all Calendar sites. Plain alerts, no ads.
Email interest only. No phone number, payment or text messages. Privacy policy
What should I explore next?
Registered nurse and LPN renewal and continuing education in neighboring states
Neighboring states use Census adjacency data, including water and point boundaries.
Related licenses in Nevada
Last verified Oct 25, 2026.
Official sources (2)
Not legal or tax advice. Confirm with the official agency before filing.