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Nevada Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education Requirements

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Continuing education

  • APRNs must complete an additional 15 CEs directly related to their specialties.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      It also requires APRNs to take an additional 15 CEs directly related to their specialties and CRNAs to take an additional 15 hours of CEs in pharmacology

  • CE is accepted if the provider is an academic institution, has a Nevada CE provider number, is approved by another state nursing or health-related board, or is recognized by listed organizations.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing CE.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      If a continuing education provider is an academic institution, has a Nevada continuing education provider number, is approved by another state nursing board or health-related board (includes Boards of Medical Examiners, Pharmacy, and social workers), or is recognized by one of the organizations below, it is accepted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      American Association of Critical Care Nurses American Association of Nurse Anesthetists American Nurse Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners National League for Nursing What is the law for the mandatory Cultural Competency course?

  • The Board recommends keeping annual CE certificates for at least 4 years and the bioterrorism certificate indefinitely in case of an audit.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing CE.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      The Board recommends that you keep your annual CE certificates for at least four years and your bioterrorism certificate indefinitely in case of an audit.

  • 4 hours of cultural competency are required each renewal cycle, beginning in 2024.

    Applies when: Nevada nurses, including APRNs.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ## Continuing Education - Home / - Continuing Education **IMPORTANT UPDATE**: **BEGINNING** **IN 2024, NURSES MUST COMPLETE 4 HOURS OF CULTURAL COMPETENCY INSTEAD OF 2 HOURS EACH RENEWAL CYCLE.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You must complete 4 hours of cultural competency continuing education each renewal cycle and those hours may be made up of as many Nevada Board of Nursing (NSBN) approved courses as you want so long as you meet the minimum of the 4-hour requirement.
    3. 3. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      1. As of January 1, 2024, when completing your license renewal, you will be asked if you have completed 4 hours of continuing education in cultural competency (NRS 632.343).
    4. 4. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      2. You must complete 4 hours of cultural competency continuing education each renewal cycle and those hours may be made up of as many Nevada Board of Nursing (NSBN) approved courses as you want so long as you meet the minimum of the 4-hour requirement.

  • 4 hours each renewal cycle.

    Applies when: Nevada nurses, including APRNs.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ## Continuing Education - Home / - Continuing Education **IMPORTANT UPDATE**: **BEGINNING** **IN 2024, NURSES MUST COMPLETE 4 HOURS OF CULTURAL COMPETENCY INSTEAD OF 2 HOURS EACH RENEWAL CYCLE.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You must complete 4 hours of cultural competency continuing education each renewal cycle and those hours may be made up of as many Nevada Board of Nursing (NSBN) approved courses as you want so long as you meet the minimum of the 4-hour requirement.
    3. 3. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      The four-hour cultural competency course is required on every renewal.

  • 2 hours of continuing education related to the misuse and abuse of controlled substances.

    Applies when: APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances or with authority to prescribe controlled substances.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Opioid training – APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances; related to the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, the prescribing of opioids or addiction; or SBIRT · 2 hours every renewal cycle Treating/Managing Opioids/SUD – Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June, 2023, all DEA registered practitioners are required to take 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other SUD including appropriate clinical use of all

  • Courses from approved providers are accepted; the Board does not approve individual continuing education courses.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing CE.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      If a continuing education provider is an academic institution, has a Nevada continuing education provider number, is approved by another state nursing board or health-related board (includes Boards of Medical Examiners, Pharmacy, and social workers), or is recognized by one of the organizations below, it is accepted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

  • The Board recommends keeping annual CE certificates for at least four years and the bioterrorism certificate indefinitely in case of an audit.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing CE.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      The Board recommends that you keep your annual CE certificates for at least four years and your bioterrorism certificate indefinitely in case of an audit.

  • APRNs must complete 15 additional hours of continuing education each renewal cycle; the hours may include the required 30 RN hours.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ### Continuing Education Requirements by License Type Course · CNA 24 hrs/renewa l · LPN 30 hrs/renewal · RN 30 hrs/renewal · APRN additional 15 hrs each renewal cycle · CRNA additional 15 hrs each renewal cycle Bioterrorism · Optional · 4 hours one-time · 4 hours one-time · 4 hours one-time · 4 hours one-time
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      and Opioid Courses | ### Continuing Education Requirements by License Type Course | CNA 24 hrs/renewal | LPN 30 hrs/renewal | RN 30 hrs/renewal | APRN additional 15 hrs each renewal cycle | CRNA additional 15 hrs each renewal cycle | Bioterrorism | Optional | 4 hours one-time | 4 hours one-time | 4 hours one-time | 4 hours one-time | Cultural Competency | Optional | 4 hours every renewal cycle | 4 hours every renewal cycle | 4 hours every renewal cycle | 4 hours every renewal
    3. 3. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      It also requires APRNs to take an additional 15 CEs directly related to their specialties and CRNAs to take an additional 15 hours of CEs in pharmacology

  • The Board accepts CE from approved providers, and renewal asks the applicant to attest compliance rather than submit certificates with renewal.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Rather than requiring licensees to submit their continuing education/training certificates at the time of renewal, the renewal application asks applicants to affirm (swear) they are in compliance with the continuing education/training requirement and reminds them to retain copies of their certificates in case of an audit.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      If a continuing education provider is an academic institution, has a Nevada continuing education provider number, is approved by another state nursing board or health-related board (includes Boards of Medical Examiners, Pharmacy, and social workers), or is recognized by one of the organizations below, it is accepted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

  • The Board conducts random audits to ensure compliance.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Then, the Board conducts random audits to ensure compliance.

Required CE topics

  • 4 hours of cultural competency each renewal cycle.

    Applies when: Nevada nurses, including APRNs.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ## Continuing Education - Home / - Continuing Education **IMPORTANT UPDATE**: **BEGINNING** **IN 2024, NURSES MUST COMPLETE 4 HOURS OF CULTURAL COMPETENCY INSTEAD OF 2 HOURS EACH RENEWAL CYCLE.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You must complete 4 hours of cultural competency continuing education each renewal cycle and those hours may be made up of as many Nevada Board of Nursing (NSBN) approved courses as you want so long as you meet the minimum of the 4-hour requirement.
    3. 3. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      2. You must complete 4 hours of cultural competency continuing education each renewal cycle and those hours may be made up of as many Nevada Board of Nursing (NSBN) approved courses as you want so long as you meet the minimum of the 4-hour requirement.

  • 4 hours one-time.

    Applies when: Nevada nurses on first renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      However, they do need to complete the one-time, four-hour, bioterrorism CE Requirement and four-hour cultural competency course.
    2. 2. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      However, they do need to complete the one-time, four-hour, bioterrorism CE requirement.
    3. 3. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      However, they do need to complete the one-time, four-hour, bioterrorism CE requirement.*

  • 2 hours every renewal cycle on misuse and abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing, addiction, or SBIRT.

    Applies when: Nevada APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Opioid training – APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances; related to the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, the prescribing of opioids or addiction; or SBIRT · 2 hours every renewal cycle Treating/Managing Opioids/SUD – Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June, 2023, all DEA registered practitioners are required to take 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other SUD including appropriate clinical use of all
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      every renewal cycle | | Opioid training – APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances; related to the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, the prescribing of opioids or addiction; or SBIRT | | | | 2 hours every renewal cycle | | Treating/Managing Opioids/SUD – Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June, 2023, all DEA registered practitioners are required to take 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other SUD including
    3. 3. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      | 4 hours every renewal cycle | 4 hours every renewal cycle | 4 hours every renewal cycle | 4 hours every renewal cycle | Suicide Prevention – Evidenced based suicide prevention and awareness | Optional | Optional | Optional | 2 hours every 4 years | Optional | SBIRT – Screening, Brief Intervention and referral to treat approaches of SUD | | | | 2 hours every renewal cycle | | Opioid training – APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances; related to the misuse and

  • At least 2 hours, completed within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the covered services.

    Applies when: Nevada APRNs who provide or supervise emergency medical services in a hospital or primary care setting.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Below is the language mandated for licensed nurses (RNs, LPNs, CRNAs, and APRNs) For each person licensed pursuant to this chapter who provides or supervises the provision of emergency medical services in a hospital or primary care, at least 2 hours of training in the stigma, discrimination and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus to be completed within 2 years after beginning to provide or
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus to be completed within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the provision of such services or care.
    3. 3. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      practitioners are required to take 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other SUD including appropriate clinical use of all FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of an SUD | | | | One time only | | HIV/Stigma – Anyone who provides or supervises the provision of emergency medical services in a hospital or primary care, the stigma, discrimination and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at risk of acquiring HIV | | Complete within 2 years
    4. 4. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at risk of acquiring HIV | | Complete within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the provision of such care | Complete within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the provision of such care | Complete within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the provision of such care | Complete within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the provision of such care | OPTIONAL

  • 4 hours of cultural competency each renewal cycle.

    Applies when: Nevada nurses including APRNs.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ## Continuing Education - Home / - Continuing Education **IMPORTANT UPDATE**: **BEGINNING** **IN 2024, NURSES MUST COMPLETE 4 HOURS OF CULTURAL COMPETENCY INSTEAD OF 2 HOURS EACH RENEWAL CYCLE.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You must complete 4 hours of cultural competency continuing education each renewal cycle and those hours may be made up of as many Nevada Board of Nursing (NSBN) approved courses as you want so long as you meet the minimum of the 4-hour requirement.
    3. 3. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      The four-hour cultural competency course is required on every renewal.

  • 4 hours one-time.

    Applies when: Nevada nurses; not a recurring APRN renewal hour requirement.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      However, they do need to complete the one-time, four-hour, bioterrorism CE Requirement and four-hour cultural competency course.

  • 2 hours every renewal cycle on misuse and abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing, addiction, or SBIRT.

    Applies when: APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Opioid training – APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances; related to the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, the prescribing of opioids or addiction; or SBIRT · 2 hours every renewal cycle Treating/Managing Opioids/SUD – Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June, 2023, all DEA registered practitioners are required to take 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other SUD including appropriate clinical use of all
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      every renewal cycle | | Opioid training – APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances; related to the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, the prescribing of opioids or addiction; or SBIRT | | | | 2 hours every renewal cycle | | Treating/Managing Opioids/SUD – Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June, 2023, all DEA registered practitioners are required to take 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other SUD including

  • 4 hours each renewal cycle.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ## Continuing Education - Home / - Continuing Education **IMPORTANT UPDATE**: **BEGINNING** **IN 2024, NURSES MUST COMPLETE 4 HOURS OF CULTURAL COMPETENCY INSTEAD OF 2 HOURS EACH RENEWAL CYCLE.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You must complete 4 hours of cultural competency continuing education each renewal cycle and those hours may be made up of as many Nevada Board of Nursing (NSBN) approved courses as you want so long as you meet the minimum of the 4-hour requirement.
    3. 3. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      The four-hour cultural competency course is required on every renewal.

  • 4 hours one-time only.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      However, they do need to complete the one-time, four-hour, bioterrorism CE Requirement and four-hour cultural competency course.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      The course must include the following components to be an approved course: An overview of acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction; Personal protective equipment required for acts of terrorism; Common symptoms and methods of treatment associated with exposure to, or injuries caused by, chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear agents; Syndromic surveillance and reporting procedures for acts of terrorism that involve biological agents; and An overview of the informa

  • 2 hours every renewal cycle on misuse and abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing, addiction, or SBIRT.

    Applies when: Only if the APRN is registered to dispense controlled substances

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Opioid training – APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances; related to the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, the prescribing of opioids or addiction; or SBIRT · 2 hours every renewal cycle Treating/Managing Opioids/SUD – Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June, 2023, all DEA registered practitioners are required to take 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other SUD including appropriate clinical use of all

  • At least 2 hours, completed within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the covered services.

    Applies when: For APRNs who provide or supervise emergency medical services in a hospital or primary care setting

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Below is the language mandated for licensed nurses (RNs, LPNs, CRNAs, and APRNs) For each person licensed pursuant to this chapter who provides or supervises the provision of emergency medical services in a hospital or primary care, at least 2 hours of training in the stigma, discrimination and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus to be completed within 2 years after beginning to provide or
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus to be completed within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the provision of such services or care.

  • 2 hours every renewal cycle on misuse and abuse of controlled substances, opioid prescribing, addiction, or SBIRT.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN registered to dispense controlled substances

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Opioid training – APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances; related to the misuse and abuse of controlled substances, the prescribing of opioids or addiction; or SBIRT · 2 hours every renewal cycle Treating/Managing Opioids/SUD – Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June, 2023, all DEA registered practitioners are required to take 8 hours on treating and managing patients with opioid or other SUD including appropriate clinical use of all

  • If the APRN provides or supervises emergency medical services in a hospital or primary care setting, at least 2 hours must be completed within 2 years after beginning those services.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN who provides or supervises those services

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Below is the language mandated for licensed nurses (RNs, LPNs, CRNAs, and APRNs) For each person licensed pursuant to this chapter who provides or supervises the provision of emergency medical services in a hospital or primary care, at least 2 hours of training in the stigma, discrimination and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus to be completed within 2 years after beginning to provide or
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus to be completed within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the provision of such services or care.

Records and audits

  • If selected for a random audit, show proof of completion of all continuing education for the most recent renewal period.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing CE compliance.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      3. Should you be selected for a random audit, you will need to show proof of completion of all your continuing education for the most recent renewal period.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Should you be selected for a random audit, you will need to show proof of completion of all your continuing education for the most recent renewal period.
    3. 3. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Should you be selected for a random audit, you will need to show proof of completion of all your continuing education for the most recent renewal period.

  • Retain original certificates of completion for not less than 2 renewal cycles.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing CE records.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. ndbon.org ↗
      The licensee must retain original certificates of completion of CE for a period of not less than two (2) renewal cycles and should not submit documentation of completion of CE unless requested for audit purposes, i.e. certificates, transcripts.

  • Failure to complete CE within the renewal period or to produce evidence when audited may result in disciplinary action.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Failure to complete the continuing education within the renewal period, or failure to produce evidence of CE/training completion when audited, may result in disciplinary action.

  • If selected for a random audit, you must show proof of completion of all continuing education for the most recent renewal period.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing CE compliance.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      3. Should you be selected for a random audit, you will need to show proof of completion of all your continuing education for the most recent renewal period.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Should you be selected for a random audit, you will need to show proof of completion of all your continuing education for the most recent renewal period.

  • When the license is issued, the Department keeps the application and documents for 5 years, then destroys them.

    Applies when: Cited Nevada APRN application materials.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      ** When your license is issued, your application and documents will be kept by the Department for 5 years.
    2. 2. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      After that date all documents will be destroyed.

  • If selected for audit, the licensee must show proof of completion of all CE for the most recent renewal period.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal audit

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      3. Should you be selected for a random audit, you will need to show proof of completion of all your continuing education for the most recent renewal period.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Should you be selected for a random audit, you will need to show proof of completion of all your continuing education for the most recent renewal period.

  • The Board recommends keeping annual CE certificates for at least four years and the bioterrorism certificate indefinitely in case of an audit.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      The Board recommends that you keep your annual CE certificates for at least four years and your bioterrorism certificate indefinitely in case of an audit.

  • If selected for audit, the licensee must show proof of completion of all CE for the most recent renewal period.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      3. Should you be selected for a random audit, you will need to show proof of completion of all your continuing education for the most recent renewal period.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Should you be selected for a random audit, you will need to show proof of completion of all your continuing education for the most recent renewal period.

Renewal cycle and due date

  • APRN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN/NP licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      **APRN:** APRN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year.
    2. 2. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      All APRN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year.

  • To renew an APRN license, submit a renewal application, attest to having met the requirements, and pay the renewal fee.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      To renew an APRN license, you must submit a renewal application, attest to having met the requirements as described below and pay the renewal fee

  • APRN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      **APRN:** APRN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year.
    2. 2. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      All APRN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year.

  • The renewal period goes back two years from when the renewal is submitted.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      The renewal period goes back two years from when the renewal is submitted

  • The renewal period goes back two years from when the renewal is submitted.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      The renewal period goes back two years from when the renewal is submitted

  • APRN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      **APRN:** APRN licenses expire on October 31st of each even-numbered year.
    2. 2. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      All APRN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year.

Renewal steps

  • Documents or questions regarding the license or application may be submitted via the message center in the NV nurse portal account.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing license or application questions.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ### Contact Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may

  • Visit the Nurse Portal to begin renewal; if you have not created an account, you must do so first.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. ndbon.org ↗
      To access the Nurse Portal, click the “Nurse Portal” button located in the main navigation of our website or visit: https://ndbon.boardsofnursing.org/ndbn/ For help setting up your Nurse Portal account, visit: https://ndbon.org/nurse-portal/ ## Renew/Reactivate your License Visit the Nurse Portal to begin your renewal.
    2. 2. ndbon.org ↗
      If you have not created your Nurse Portal account, you will need to do so first in order to renew.

  • Complete the online renewal process or submit the paper renewal application, attest to continued competency, and pay the renewal fee.

    Applies when: Nevada nurses renewing a license, including APRNs.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      # Nurse Licensing Renewal and Continuing Education ## What you need to know ### To renew a license, all nurses must complete the online renewal process or submit the paper renewal application, attest to having met the requirements of continued competency, and pay the renewal fee.

  • Documents or questions regarding the license or application may be submitted via the message center in the NV nurse portal account.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing licensees.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ### Contact Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may

  • A license to prescribe can be issued and mailed after receipt of the completed application, fee, and required documents.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN prescribe registration.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. bop.nv.gov ↗
      Upon receipt of the completed application, fee and required documents, a license to prescribe can be issued and mailed to your Nevada work location.

  • Documents or questions regarding the license or application may be submitted via the message center in the NV nurse portal.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing license or application

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ### Contact Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may

  • Submit a renewal application, attest to having met the requirements, and pay the renewal fee.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      To renew an APRN license, you must submit a renewal application, attest to having met the requirements as described below and pay the renewal fee

  • Documents or questions about the license or application may be submitted through the Nevada Nurse Portal message center.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ### Contact Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may

Renewal fees

  • The APRN prescribe registration fee is $80.00 and is non-refundable.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN prescribe registration.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. bop.nv.gov ↗
      **NEVADA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY** 431 W Plumb Lane – Reno, NV 89509 **APPLICATION FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE**  **PRESCRIBE** **REGISTRATION FEE: $80.00** (non-refundable **money order only, no cash)**
    2. 2. bop.nv.gov ↗
      A. Mail the completed application to the address indicated above with a **non-refundable fee** of **$80.00.

  • Additional fees may be added if you practiced without a current license.

    Applies when: Nevada renewal after expiration.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. ndbon.org ↗
      Additional fees may be added if you practiced without a current license.

  • The APRN renewal fee is $200.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ** The APRN renewal fee is $200.

  • $80.00 non-refundable.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN prescribe registration.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. bop.nv.gov ↗
      **NEVADA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY** 431 W Plumb Lane – Reno, NV 89509 **APPLICATION FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE**  **PRESCRIBE** **REGISTRATION FEE: $80.00** (non-refundable **money order only, no cash)**
    2. 2. bop.nv.gov ↗
      A. Mail the completed application to the address indicated above with a **non-refundable fee** of **$80.00.

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • Requests for inactive status must be received on or before the expiration date and submitted online via the Nevada Nurse Portal.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ** Requests for inactive status must be received on or before the expiration date.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Requests must be submitted online via the Nevada Nurse Portal.
    3. 3. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Once you have logged in click on “Inactivate License” to submit your request.

  • There is no charge for inactive status and no limitation on the period the license may remain inactive.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      There is no charge for inactive status and no limitation on the period your license may remain inactive.

  • To reactivate an inactive license, complete the renewal process, including fee, form, and CEs.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ** In order to reactivate an inactive license, you will need to complete the renewal process (fee, form, CEs, etc.)
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      All applicants must have completed the required continuing education and have complied with the practice requirements for their licensure/certification.

  • A license may be placed on inactive only if it is currently active; an expired license cannot be placed on inactive status.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing licenses.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You may only place your license on inactive if it
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      is currently active, if your license is expired you cannot place your license on inactive status.

Board and official links

  • Use the NV nurse portal message center for license or application questions or documents.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing license or application questions.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ### Contact Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may

  • (888) 590-6726; nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us.

    Applies when: Nevada State Board of Nursing general contact information.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.

  • Nevada State Board of Nursing.

    Applies when: Nevada nurse and APRN renewal and CE guidance.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      It is a government agency established by Nevada law to protect the public from unsafe practice by nurses.
    2. 2. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ## Continuing Education - Home / - Continuing Education Please click on the link below for information on how to determine whether a CE provider is approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing Please note: MEDCEU is not an approved CE Provider Application for Continuing Education Provider APRN Continuing Education Requirement Bioterrorism Continuing Education Course Requirement Continuing Education Regulations – Administrative Code Chapter 632 Link to Nurse Practice Act

  • NV Nurse Portal message center.

    Applies when: Submitting license or application questions or documents to the Nevada Board of Nursing.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ### Contact Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may

  • (888) 590-6726; nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us.

    Applies when: General Nevada Board of Nursing contact information.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.

  • Nevada State Board of Nursing.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal and CE

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      It is a government agency established by Nevada law to protect the public from unsafe practice by nurses.

  • Use the NV nurse portal message center; general contact is (888) 590-6726 and nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us.

    Applies when: Nevada nursing license or application questions

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ### Contact Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may

  • Nevada State Board of Nursing.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      It is a government agency established by Nevada law to protect the public from unsafe practice by nurses.

  • Use the Nevada Nurse Portal message center; general contact is (888) 590-6726 and nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ### Contact Us You may submit documents or questions regarding your license or application via the message center in your NV nurse portal account.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      For general questions, you may email them to our general mailbox at nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us If you need to submit documentation to the Board or have a question regarding your license or certificate in Nevada, please click here to login to your Nevada Nurse Portal Submit a Complaint Click here to submit a complaint against a nurse or nursing assistant General Contact Information (888) 590-6726 (toll free) nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us – General Email ### Find Us You may
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