Nevada Nursing License

Nevada is not a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Practicing in Nevada requires an individual Nevada nursing license, even with a multistate compact license.

How to get your Nevada nursing license

  1. Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
  2. Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
  3. Apply to the Nevada State Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
  4. Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.

Nevada licensing at a glance

Initial license fee$100
Renewal fee$100 / 2 years
Continuing education30 hours / 2 years
Compact (NLC) memberNo

Initial $100; biennial renewal $100 (birthday-based expiration). 30 CE contact hours are required per 2-year cycle, including 4 hours of cultural competency, plus a one-time bioterrorism course. Not an NLC member — an individual Nevada license is required even with a multistate compact license.

Official resources

Nevada nursing license FAQ

Does my compact nursing license let me work in Nevada?
No. Nevada is not a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so you must hold an individual Nevada nursing license even if you carry a multistate compact license.
How much does a Nevada nursing license cost?
The initial RN licensure fee in Nevada is $100, and renewal is $100 / 2 years.
How many continuing-education hours does Nevada require?
Nevada requires 30 hours / 2 years for RN license renewal.
How do I verify a Nevada nursing license?
Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.