Nurses · Nevada · Continuing education
Nevada Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal (2026)
01 In short
- RN30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h HIV/AIDS (once), 4 h cultural competency, 4 h bioterrorism & emergency preparedness (once); renewal on the date shown on your license.
- LPN30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h HIV/AIDS (once), 4 h cultural competency, 4 h bioterrorism & emergency preparedness (once); 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 RN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses from Nevada State Board of Nursing–approved CE providers (the board publishes how to check provider approval); 120 documented preceptor hours = 10 CEUs, max 10 per period
- Renewal fee
- $100
- New licensees
- Exempt from the 30 hours for the first biennial period after graduation, but must still do the cultural competency course and the one-time bioterrorism course.
- Audits & records
- Random audit of the most recent 2-year period; board recommends keeping CE certificates at least 4 years and the bioterrorism certificate indefinitely.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| HIV/AIDSNurses who provide or supervise emergency services in a hospital or primary care; due within 2 years of starting such work (HIV stigma and bias) | 2 | once |
| Cultural competency | 4 | every renewal |
| Bioterrorism & emergency preparedness | 4 | once |
Good to know. Renewal also needs nursing practice or NCLEX within 5 years, else a refresher. Late fee $100, no grace period.
Source: nevadanursingboard.org · NRS 632.343; NAC 632.343 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Nevada LPN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses from Nevada State Board of Nursing–approved CE providers (the board publishes how to check provider approval); 120 documented preceptor hours = 10 CEUs, max 10 per period
- Renewal fee
- $100
- New licensees
- Exempt from the 30 hours for the first biennial period after graduation, but must still do the cultural competency course and the one-time bioterrorism course.
- Audits & records
- Random audit of the most recent 2-year period; board recommends keeping CE certificates at least 4 years and the bioterrorism certificate indefinitely.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| HIV/AIDSNurses who provide or supervise emergency services in a hospital or primary care; due within 2 years of starting such work (HIV stigma and bias) | 2 | once |
| Cultural competency | 4 | every renewal |
| Bioterrorism & emergency preparedness | 4 | once |
Good to know. Renewal also needs nursing practice or NCLEX within 5 years, else a refresher. Late fee $100, no grace period.
Source: nevadanursingboard.org · NRS 632.343; NAC 632.343 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Nevada
05 Questions
How do I verify a nurse 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.
How many CE hours do nurses need in Nevada?
RN: 30 hours every 2 years. LPN: 30 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurses in Nevada?
RN: Courses from Nevada State Board of Nursing–approved CE providers (the board publishes how to check provider approval); 120 documented preceptor hours = 10 CEUs, max 10 per period. LPN: Courses from Nevada State Board of Nursing–approved CE providers (the board publishes how to check provider approval); 120 documented preceptor hours = 10 CEUs, max 10 per period.
How much does a nurse license renewal cost in Nevada?
RN: $100 per renewal, as listed by the board. LPN: $100 per renewal, as listed by the board.
When is the renewal deadline for nurses in Nevada?
RN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). LPN: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).
How do nurses report CE in Nevada?
RN: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LPN: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.