Nevada RN & LPN CE requirements
What Nevada RNs and LPNs need for license renewal: hours, renewal cycle and required topics.
- RNs
- 30 contact hours
- LPNs
- Same as RN
- Renewal
- Every 2 years
- Required topics
- 2
Required topics
- Bioterrorism: 4 hours, one time
- Cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion: 4 hours each cycle
Ways to earn your hours
Contact hours usually come from accredited online courses, conferences, webinars and hands-on skills courses like an IV refresher. Make sure each course awards contact hours from a provider your board accepts, and keep your certificates in case you're audited.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do nurses need in Nevada?
RNs: 30 contact hours. LPNs: Same as RN. Renewal: every 2 years.
Does Nevada require specific CE topics for nurses?
Yes: Bioterrorism: 4 hours, one time; Cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion: 4 hours each cycle.
Does an IV refresher course count toward CE in Nevada?
It can, if the course awards contact hours from a provider your board accepts. Check the course's accreditation before you enroll.
Summary of Nevada board of nursing rules for general RN and LPN renewal as of September 2026. APRN, prescriber and DEA requirements are not included. Requirements change; always confirm with the Nevada board of nursing before you renew.
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