Nevada Nurse Licensure Information
The Nevada State Board of Nursing is responsible for protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare through effective nursing regulation. It is the agency that licenses nurses in the state.
In fiscal year 2006-07, the board licensed 799 RNs, 39 LPNs and 801 CNAs by exam. This includes new and foreign nursing graduates. During that same time, the board granted endorsements (to nurses already licensed in other states) to 3,190 RNs, 315 LPNs and 443 CNAs. The process is relatively fast and is designed to get qualified nurses licensed and out working in the community.
There are several key qualifications for becoming a licensed nurse in Nevada.
You must:
- Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a nursing certificate (for LPNs) or diploma or nursing degree (for RNs)
- Pass the SBTPE or NCLEX licensing exam
- Have a valid U. S. Social Security number
- Undergo fingerprinting by the Nevada State Board of Nursing
If you already hold a permanent and current nursing license from another state, the Nevada State Board of Nursing may issue a temporary license while waiting for other documentation (transcripts, endorsement form, etc). A permanent Nevada nursing license (valid from the issue date to two birthdays following, and then two full years thereafter) is issued only when all required documents are received, including clear fingerprint reports. Applications are processed quickly by the Nevada State Board of Nursing upon receipt of all proper documentation.
To learn more about Nevada nurse licensing information or to request a packet,
visit the
Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Licensed nurses who haven’t practiced in five years or more must take a refresher
program approved by the board. More information is available at the
Nevada State Board of Nursing.