Nevada
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Nevada (2026)
30 contact hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Renewal cycle
Every 24 months
Biennial renewal
Continuing education
30 contact hours per renewal
30 contact hours per 2-year cycle. Includes 4 hours cultural competency (raised from 2 as of Jan 1, 2024) and a one-time 4-hour bioterrorism course. First renewal exempt from the 30-hour total but still owes bioterrorism + cultural competency.
- Cultural competency (4 hrs)
- Bioterrorism (4 hrs, one-time)
- HIV stigma/bias training (2 hrs, role-conditional)
Source: Nevada State Board of Nursing · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Nevada State Board of Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Nevada?
- Biennial renewal
- How many contact hours do I need in Nevada?
- 30 contact hours per renewal. 30 contact hours per 2-year cycle. Includes 4 hours cultural competency (raised from 2 as of Jan 1, 2024) and a one-time 4-hour bioterrorism course. First renewal exempt from the 30-hour total but still owes bioterrorism + cultural competency.
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Nevada?
- Through Nevada State Board of Nursing. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.