State of Nevada
Nevada.
Updated 2026
Contact hours
For RN renewal, every 2 years
30
Mandatory topics
For RN renewal, topics
2
Online CE
For RN renewal, fully accepted
Yes
¶ Nevada requires registered nurses to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to maintain an active license. CE requirements apply to all renewal periods, including the first renewal after initial licensure.
Nursing in Nevada.
Nevada has approximately 40,000 licensed registered nurses serving a population of 3.2 million. Las Vegas is home to most of the state's healthcare infrastructure, including HCA Healthcare facilities and University Medical Center. Nevada faces persistent nursing shortages, particularly in rural areas outside Clark and Washoe counties.
Nevada requires 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years for RN license renewal. Nevada mandates bioterrorism awareness training as part of CE requirements. The state accepts CE from providers approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and national accrediting bodies.
Common practice settings
Las Vegas Hospitals
The Las Vegas valley has multiple hospital systems serving residents and the substantial tourist population.
Casino and Resort Health
Large resorts maintain health services, and emergency departments see tourist-related cases regularly.
Rural Nevada
Counties outside Las Vegas and Reno face extreme healthcare access challenges.
Renewal tips
01
Complete 30 contact hours, including bioterrorism awareness training.
02
Use Board-approved or nationally accredited providers.
03
Keep CE certificates for at least 4 years.
04
Consider emergency and trauma CE given Nevada's tourist population.
The Nurse Licensure Compact in Nevada
Nevada is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. This allows Nevada nurses to practice in other compact states and is valuable for nurses who may work in nearby Arizona, Utah, or Idaho.
Read the compact license guide→The requirements, by license
Every license type,side by side.
Hours, cycles, mandatory topics, exemptions. Switch between RN, LPN, APRN and the four advanced-practice specialties.
License
RN
Registered nurse.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
Cultural Competency Required effective January 1, 2024 | 4h |
Bioterrorism One-time requirement | 4h |
Notes
- 30 contact hours required every 2 years.
- Must have practiced 480 hours in past 4 years OR complete refresher.
License
LPN
LPN / LVN.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
Cultural Competency Required effective January 1, 2024 | 4h |
Bioterrorism One-time requirement | 4h |
Notes
- 30 contact hours required every 2 years.
License
APRN
APRN, general.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
Pharmacology For prescriptive authority holders | 4h |
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
License
NP
Nurse practitioner.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
Pharmacology For prescriptive authority holders | 4h |
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
License
CNS
Clinical nurse specialist.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
Pharmacology For prescriptive authority holders | 4h |
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
License
CNM
Certified nurse-midwife.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
Pharmacology For prescriptive authority holders | 4h |
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
License
CRNA
Nurse anesthetist.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
Pharmacology For prescriptive authority holders | 4h |
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
In context. Nevada requires 30 contact hours every 2 years for RN license renewal. Compared with neighbors, California has similar requirements (30 hours), while Oregon has no general CE requirement. Nevada is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses need a separate license to practice here.
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