Nevada State Board of Nursing (NVBON) · NP

45 hours. Every two years. Tied to your birth month.

Below is exactly what Nevada State Board of Nursing (NVBON) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from NSBN(~5 min read

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated July 8, 2026

Mandatory topics

For NPs, 45 hours is the total CME requirement. Nevada also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 45-hour total.

Bioterrorism Training[1]
4 hrs
One-time
One-time lifetime 4-hour bioterrorism/terrorism-related instruction, required of all Nevada nursing licensees including APRNs (NRS 632.343(3)(b): 'For each person licensed pursuant to this chapter'). Must be completed within 2 years after initial licensure. Not recurring per renewal cycle. Records must be retained indefinitely. Same requirement as the RN layer.
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“| **Bioterrorism** | Optional | 4 hours one-time | 4 hours one-time | 4 hours one-time | 4 hours one-time |”
NV State Board of Nursing, Continuing Education — CE Requirements by License Type table (APRN column: 4 hours one-time)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Cultural Competency & Health Equity[1]
4 hrs
Biennial
4 hours cultural competency/diversity, equity and inclusion per renewal cycle (effective 2024, per AB 267). Part of the mandatory 30 RN hours. Counts toward the 30-hour RN CE total, not the 15 additional APRN hours.
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“| **Cultural Competency** | Optional | 4 hours every renewal cycle | 4 hours every renewal cycle | 4 hours every renewal cycle | 4 hours every renewal cycle |”
NV State Board of Nursing, Continuing Education — CE Requirements by License Type tableSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Suicide Prevention[1]
2 hrs
Quadrennial
2 hours of suicide prevention CE required every 4 years (every other biennial renewal cycle) for APRNs only, per NRS 632.343. This is an APRN-specific requirement not applicable to RNs generally.
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“| **Suicide Prevention** – Evidenced based suicide prevention and awareness | Optional | Optional | Optional | 2 hours every 4 years | Optional |”
NV State Board of Nursing, Continuing Education — CE Requirements by License Type table (APRN: 2 hours every 4 years)See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalOpioid/Substance Use[1]
2 hrs
Biennial

APRNs registered to dispense controlled substances

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“| **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 | |”
NV State Board of Nursing, Continuing Education — CE Requirements by License Type table (APRN opioid training, CS registrants, 2 hrs/cycle)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Nevada Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
ANCC Contact Hour
One contact hour = 60 minutes (NAC 632.040). CE for APRN renewal must be related to the area of APRN practice for the 15 additional hours. The underlying 30 RN hours follow the same CE acceptance criteria.SourceNRS 632.343 / NAC 632.040
Board-approved credit
Attestation-based renewal; random Board audits. Documentation retained 4 years (bioterrorism indefinitely).SourceNAC 632.340
Documentation & audit

One-time 4-hour bioterrorism CE (same as RN) applies to APRNs as well. Records retained indefinitely.

Waivers & exemptions

First biennial period post-graduation exemption

FAQ
Does Nevada require pharmacology or opioid CE for NPs with prescriptive authority?
Nevada requires NPs registered to dispense controlled substances to complete at least 2 hours per licensure period of CE on substance use disorders and opioid prescribing under NRS 632.2375. There is no separate general pharmacology CE requirement beyond this. Nevada also requires 2 hours of suicide prevention CE every 4 years for all APRNs (every other biennial renewal cycle). These requirements are additive to the 45-hour combined CE total.
Is Nevada in the APRN Compact?
No. Nevada is not a member of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) — which governs the underlying RN license — and has not enacted the APRN Compact either. Both credentials are single-state. The Nevada State Board of Nursing has repeatedly sought legislation to join the NLC (most recently Assembly Bill 108 in the 2023 Legislative Session) without success to date. Nevada NPs who wish to practice in other states must obtain individual licensure in those states, and out-of-state NPs must obtain a Nevada license before practicing in Nevada.
Does Nevada require suicide prevention CE for NPs?
Yes. NRS 632.343 requires Nevada APRNs (and CRNAs) to complete 2 hours of evidence-based suicide prevention CE every 4 years — meaning every other biennial renewal cycle. This is an APRN-specific requirement that does not apply to the general RN population. NPs should track which renewal cycles this falls on to ensure compliance.
Where can I check my Nevada NP/APRN license renewal date?
Nevada NPs can verify their license status at https://nvbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup. Renewal is completed through the Nevada Nurse Portal at https://nvbn.boardsofnursing.org/nvbn/. The Nevada State Board of Nursing can be reached at (888) 590-6726 or nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us for questions about APRN CE requirements.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. https://nevadanursingboard.org/continuing-education/
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    “| **Bioterrorism** | Optional | 4 hours one-time | 4 hours one-time | 4 hours one-time | 4 hours one-time |”NV State Board of Nursing, Continuing Education — CE Requirements by License Type table (APRN column: 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 cycle |”NV State Board of Nursing, Continuing Education — CE Requirements by License Type table · Effective 2024-01-01
    “| **Suicide Prevention** – Evidenced based suicide prevention and awareness | Optional | Optional | Optional | 2 hours every 4 years | Optional |”NV State Board of Nursing, Continuing Education — CE Requirements by License Type table (APRN: 2 hours every 4 years)
    “| **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 | |”NV State Board of Nursing, Continuing Education — CE Requirements by License Type table (APRN opioid training, CS registrants, 2 hrs/cycle)

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