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CE Requirements

Nevada Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education Requirements

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Continuing education

  • RN/LPN renewal: 30 hours nursing-related CE in the renewal period. APRNs also take an additional 15 CEs directly related to their specialties.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal CE requirements during the license/certificate renewal period.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ** *The Nevada Nurse Practice Act requires all renewing RNs and LPNs to complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education and all renewing CNAs to complete 24 hours of CNA-related continuing training within the license/certificate renewal period.
    2. 2. 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.

  • APRN specialty CE includes a 2-hour suicide prevention course completed every 4 years, and a 2-hour substance use and abuse course completed every renewal cycle.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal specialty CE requirements.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      In addition to complying with the RN renewal requirements, the Nevada Nurse Practice Act requires APRNs to take an additional 15 CEs directly related to their specialties to include a 2-hour suicide prevention course completed every 4 years, a 2-hour substance use and abuse course completed every renewal cycle.

  • APRN bioterrorism CE requirement is one-time and 4 hours.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal CE requirement for bioterrorism.

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

  • Required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses.

    Applies when: Nevada CE required for renewal where the CE instruction allows home study/internet.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dhhs.ne.gov ↗
      All of the required contact hours may be completed via home study or internet courses; OR - Have graduated from a nursing program within the last two years.

  • Continuing education/training provider must be accepted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

    Applies when: If submitting CE for Nevada APRN renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      *Please note: Make sure the continuing education/training provider is accepted by the Board.

  • In addition to RN renewal requirements, APRNs must take an additional 15 CE directly related to their specialties.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ** In addition to complying with the RN renewal requirements, the Nevada Nurse Practice Act requires APRNs to take an additional 15 CEs directly related to their use and abuse course completed every renewal cycle.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      In addition to complying with the RN renewal requirements, the Nevada Nurse Practice Act requires APRNs to take an additional 15 CEs directly related to their specialties to include a 2-hour suicide prevention course completed every 4 years, a 2-hour substance use and abuse course completed every renewal cycle.

  • APRN renewal requires: a 2-hour suicide prevention course completed every 4 years, and a 2-hour substance use and abuse course completed every renewal cycle.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal requirements (course completion timing)

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Nevada Nurse Practice Act requires APRNs to take an additional 15 CEs directly related to their specialties to include a 2-hour suicide prevention course completed every 4 years, a 2-hour substance use and abuse course completed every renewal cycle and maintain a portfolio pursuant to NAC

  • APRN renewal also includes a one-time, four-hour bioterrorism CE requirement.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal (bioterrorism CE one-time requirement)

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

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

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal (additional specialty-related CE).

    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
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ** In addition to complying with the RN renewal requirements, the Nevada Nurse Practice Act requires APRNs to take an additional 15 CEs directly related to their use and abuse course completed every renewal cycle.

  • Bioterrorism CE is a one-time, four-hour requirement.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN continuing education requirement for bioterrorism (one-time).

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

  • 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
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ** In addition to complying with the RN renewal requirements, the Nevada Nurse Practice Act requires APRNs to take an additional 15 CEs directly related to their use and abuse course completed every renewal cycle.

Required CE topics

  • APRNs must complete a one-time, four-hour bioterrorism CE and also complete additional CE directly related to their specialties.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      However, they do need to complete the one-time, four-hour, bioterrorism CE requirement.
    2. 2. 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.

Records and audits

  • Renewal asks you to affirm compliance and reminds you to retain CE/training certificate copies for four years in case of an audit.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal CE evidence retention.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      *Rather than requiring nurses and CNAs 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 for four years in case of an audit.

  • Board conducts random audits to ensure compliance.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewals subject to CE compliance audits.

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

  • Renewal asks applicants to affirm they are in compliance and reminds them to retain copies of continuing education/training certificates for four years in case of an audit.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal CE/training documentation retained for audit

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      *Rather than requiring nurses and CNAs 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 for four years in case of an audit.

  • The Board conducts random audits to ensure compliance.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewals subject to CE/training compliance audits

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

Renewal cycle and due date

  • Nevada APRN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year (renew based on that expiration date).

    Applies when: For an active Nevada APRN license renewal.

    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.

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

    Applies when: Nevada APRN license renewal

    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.

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

    Applies when: Nevada APRN (including APRN-NP) license renewal.

    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.

  • 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
    2. 2. 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.

  • 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

  • Log in to your Nevada Nurse Portal account and click “Start your renewal application” or “Apply for Renewal.”

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal submitted online.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ** You must login to your Nevada Nurse Portal account and click on the “Start your renewal application” or “Apply for Renewal” link.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You must login to your Nevada Nurse Portal account and click on the “Start your renewal application” or “Apply for Renewal” link.

  • You must submit your RN renewal before you will be eligible to submit your APRN renewal.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal where RN renewal status is required.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You must submit your RN renewal before you will be eligible to submit your APRN renewal.

  • To renew an APRN license, you must submit a renewal application, attest to meeting the requirements described, 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.

  • You must login to your Nevada Nurse Portal account and click “Start your renewal application” or “Apply for Renewal.”

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal application

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      ** You must login to your Nevada Nurse Portal account and click on the “Start your renewal application” or “Apply for Renewal” link.
    2. 2. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You must login to your Nevada Nurse Portal account and click on the “Start your renewal application” or “Apply for Renewal” link.

  • You must submit your RN renewal before you will be eligible to submit your APRN renewal.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal (requires RN renewal first)

    Source evidence
    1. 1. nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      You must submit your RN renewal before you will be eligible to submit your APRN renewal.

  • 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.

    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.

  • To renew, all nurses must complete the online renewal process or submit the paper renewal application, attest to meeting the requirements of continued competency, and pay the renewal fee; an APRN renewal requires submitting a renewal application, attesting to the described requirements, and paying the renewal fee.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN license renewal.

    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.
    2. 2. 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.

Renewal fees

  • APRN renewal fee is $200.

    Applies when: Active Nevada APRN license renewal.

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

  • To renew an APRN license, you must submit a renewal application, attest to meeting the requirements described, and pay the renewal fee.

    Applies when: Active Nevada APRN license 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
    2. 2. 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.

  • The APRN renewal fee is $200.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN active renewal

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

  • The APRN renewal fee is $200.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal (active renewal).

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

  • The APRN renewal fee is $200.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal.

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

Board and official links

  • The Nevada State Board of Nursing conducts random audits and requires that the CE/training provider be accepted by the Board.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal CE provider and audit requirements.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      Then, the Board conducts random audits to ensure compliance.
    2. 2. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      *Please note: Make sure the continuing education/training provider is accepted by the Board.

  • If a continuing education/training provider is accepted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing, the course is accepted for renewal.

    Applies when: Nevada APRN renewal CE using an accepted provider

    Source evidence
    1. 1. dev.nevadanursingboard.org ↗
      *Please note: Make sure the continuing education/training provider is accepted by the Board.
    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.
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