Nevada State Board of Nursing (NVBON) · RN

30 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

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(~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

For RNs, 30 hours is the total CME requirement. Nevada also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 30-hour total.

Cultural competency[1]
4 hrs
Biennial
4 hours of cultural competency/diversity, equity and inclusion required per renewal cycle beginning with collection cycles starting January 1, 2024 (updated from 2 hours per AB 267). Counts toward the 30-hour total.
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“Beginning in 2024, nurses must complete 4 hours of cultural competency instead of 2 hours each renewal cycle. This requirement is part of the mandatory 30 hours already mandated by law.”
NRS 632.343 / AB 267 (2024)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Infectious disease[1]
4 hrs
Biennial
One-time 4-hour bioterrorism/terrorism-related instruction required for all RNs, LPNs, APRNs, and CRNAs. Not recurring per renewal — one-time lifetime requirement. Records must be retained indefinitely.
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“A one-time requirement of 4 contact hours in bioterrorism.”
NRS 632.343See 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.

ConditionalInfectious disease[2]
2 hrs
Biennial

RNs who provide or supervise emergency medical services

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“2 hours of continuing education in the stigma, discrimination and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus.”
NRS / SB 439See source [2] 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 must be from an organized course designed to increase or improve nursing knowledge, skill, or ability related to authorized scope of practice (NAC 632.045). Home study (self-paced, non-monitored formats) is accepted.SourceNAC 632.040 / NAC 632.045
Board-approved credit
Nurses must attest compliance with CE requirements at renewal (NAC 632.340). Board conducts random audits. Documentation must be retained 4 years; bioterrorism certificate retained indefinitely.SourceNAC 632.340
Documentation & audit

Documentation retention: CE certificates retained at least 4 years; bioterrorism certificates retained indefinitely.

Waivers & exemptions

First biennial period post-graduation exemption

FAQ
Are there mandatory CE topics for Nevada RN renewal?
Yes. Nevada requires two mandatory CE components for all RN, LPN, APRN, and CRNA licensees: (1) 4 hours of cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion per renewal cycle (updated from 2 hours effective January 1, 2024, per AB 267); and (2) a one-time lifetime 4-hour bioterrorism training. Both requirements count toward (not in addition to) the 30-hour total. RNs who provide or supervise emergency medical services also need a one-time 2-hour HIV stigma training upon beginning such services (SB 439).
Is Nevada part of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)?
Yes. Nevada is an NLC compact member. Eligible Nevada-licensed RNs hold a multistate license allowing practice in all NLC member states without separate licenses. Nevada-resident nurses renew through the Nevada State Board of Nursing and must satisfy Nevada's CE requirements, including mandatory cultural competency and bioterrorism topics.
How long must Nevada RNs retain CE documentation?
Nevada RNs must retain CE certificates for at least 4 years for potential Board audit (NAC 632.340). Bioterrorism training certificates must be retained indefinitely. When audited, nurses must present authenticated photocopies of original certificates or computer printouts from approved providers. The Board conducts random audits after renewal.
Where can Nevada RNs renew their licenses and verify license status?
Nevada RNs renew through the Nevada Nurse Portal at https://nvbn.boardsofnursing.org/nvbn/. License status can be verified at https://nvbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup. The Nevada State Board of Nursing can be reached at (888) 590-6726 or nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us for questions about CE requirements or renewal.

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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. Nevada State Board of Nursing — Continuing Education Requirements
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23
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    “Beginning in 2024, nurses must complete 4 hours of cultural competency instead of 2 hours each renewal cycle. This requirement is part of the mandatory 30 hours already mandated by law.”NRS 632.343 / AB 267 (2024) · Effective 2024-01-01
    “A one-time requirement of 4 contact hours in bioterrorism.”NRS 632.343
  2. https://nevadanursingboard.org
    Source
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    “2 hours of continuing education in the stigma, discrimination and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus.”NRS / SB 439

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