Nurse Practitioners · Nevada · Continuing education
Nevada Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- APRN45 hours every 2 years, including 8 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) (once), 2 h HIV/AIDS (once), 2 h suicide prevention (every 4 years), 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nevada APRN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- CE directly related to the APRN role or population focus; providers accepted: academic institutions, Nevada-numbered providers, providers approved by another state nursing or health-related board, or recognized bodies (AACN, AANA, ANCC, NAPNAP, NLN)
- Audits & records
- Random audits; keep CE certificates at least 4 years and the bioterrorism certificate indefinitely.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)DEA-registered practitioners (initial DEA registration or renewal from June 2023) | 8 | once |
| HIV/AIDSThose who provide or supervise emergency medical services in a hospital or primary care; HIV stigma, discrimination and bias; within 2 years after starting such care (SB 439, 2023) | 2 | once |
| Suicide preventionAll APRNs: first within 2 years after initial licensure, then every 4 years | 2 | every 4 years |
| Controlled substances prescribingAPRNs with authority to prescribe controlled substances (misuse and abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing or addiction, or SBIRT) | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 4 | every renewal |
| Bioterrorism & emergency preparedness | 4 | once |
Good to know. 45 hours in the APRN role/population focus may include the 30 hours required for the RN license (board table: APRN = additional 15 h per cycle). Board encourages (optional) CE on rare diseases/pediatric cancer and geriatrics.
Source: nevadanursingboard.org · NAC 632.291(1); NRS 632.343; NRS 632.2375 (AB 474, 2017) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Nevada
05 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Nevada?
45 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurse practitioners in Nevada?
CE directly related to the APRN role or population focus; providers accepted: academic institutions, Nevada-numbered providers, providers approved by another state nursing or health-related board, or recognized bodies (AACN, AANA, ANCC, NAPNAP, NLN).
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in Nevada?
Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) — 8 h (once); HIV/AIDS — 2 h (once); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every 4 years); Controlled substances prescribing — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 4 h (every renewal); Bioterrorism & emergency preparedness — 4 h (once).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Nevada?
Use the license lookup of the Nevada State Board of Nursing (nevadanursingboard.org); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in Nevada?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).