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

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated July 9, 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 & Health Equity[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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“For each person licensed pursuant to this chapter, one or more courses of instruction that provide at least 4 hours of instruction relating to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion to be completed biennially.”
NRS 632.343(3)(c)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Bioterrorism Training[2]
4 hrs
One-time
One-time 4-hour bioterrorism/terrorism-related instruction required for all RNs, LPNs, APRNs, and CRNAs, to be completed within 2 years after initial licensure. Not recurring per renewal cycle — a lifetime, not biennial, requirement. Records must be retained indefinitely.
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“a course of instruction, to be completed within 2 years after initial licensure, relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction. The course must provide at least 4 hours of instruction”
NRS 632.343(3)(b) — one-time terrorism/WMD course, 'within 2 years after initial licensure,' at least 4 hoursSee source [2] 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
One-time

RNs who provide or supervise emergency medical services

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“at least 2 hours of training in the stigma, discrimination and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus to be completed within”
NRS 632.343(3)(e) — one-time, condition-triggered HIV-stigma training for RNs who provide/supervise EMS or primary care, due within 2 years of beginning such servicesSee 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)?
No. Nevada is not an NLC compact member. Nevada-licensed RNs hold a single-state license and do not receive multistate practice privileges in NLC member states. Nurses licensed in NLC member states must obtain a separate Nevada license before practicing in Nevada. 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-resident nurses renew through the Nevada State Board of Nursing and must satisfy Nevada's CE requirements, including mandatory cultural competency and bioterrorism topics, regardless of compact status.
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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    “For each person licensed pursuant to this chapter, one or more courses of instruction that provide at least 4 hours of instruction relating to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion to be completed biennially.”NRS 632.343(3)(c) · Effective 2024-01-01
  2. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-632.html
    Source
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    “a course of instruction, to be completed within 2 years after initial licensure, relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction. The course must provide at least 4 hours of instruction”NRS 632.343(3)(b) — one-time terrorism/WMD course, 'within 2 years after initial licensure,' at least 4 hours
    “at least 2 hours of training in the stigma, discrimination and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus to be completed within”NRS 632.343(3)(e) — one-time, condition-triggered HIV-stigma training for RNs who provide/supervise EMS or primary care, due within 2 years of beginning such services

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NVBON), or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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