Nevada Nursing CE Requirements

Everything you need to know about completing continuing education for Nevada nursing license renewal — required hours, mandatory topics, deadlines, and where to take your CEUs online.

30 hrs
RN CE hours
per 2 years
2 years
Renewal cycle
Per state board
0
Mandatory topics
every renewal
No
CE Broker reporting
Self-document

Check Your Nursing CE Compliance

Find out exactly how many continuing education hours you need to renew your license — including any state-mandated topics like opioids, domestic violence, or implicit bias.

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Mandatory CE Topics in Nevada

In addition to the total contact-hour requirement, Nevada requires every renewing nurse to complete coursework on these specific topics. Most ANCC-accredited bundles cover them as part of a state-specific package.

Bioterrorism preparedness

4 hours · one-time requirement

When Is My Nevada Renewal Deadline?

Nevada renewal deadlines follow this pattern: End of your birth month. Use the calculator above to estimate your specific deadline based on your last renewal date. The state board issues a courtesy renewal notice, but the legal responsibility for renewing on time is yours.

Practicing nursing on an expired license is a violation of state law. If your renewal lapses, contact the Nevada Board of Nursing immediately to learn about late-renewal or reinstatement options.

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CE Ready is an ANCC-accredited continuing education provider (Provider P0986) with course bundles built specifically for Nevada nurses. Their packages cover both the total contact-hour requirement and every mandatory topic listed above.

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CE Requirements in Other States

Montana24 hrs · 2 yearsNebraska20 hrs · 2 yearsNew Hampshire30 hrs · 2 yearsNew Jersey30 hrs · 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my nursing license in Nevada?
Nevada requires 30 contact hours per 2 years renewal cycle for RNs.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Nevada nurses?
Nevada requires 1 mandatory topic: Bioterrorism preparedness (4 hrs, one-time).
Does Nevada use CE Broker?
No. Nevada does not use CE Broker. Keep your certificates of completion for at least 2 years in case your board audits your renewal.
When is the nursing license renewal deadline in Nevada?
Nevada licenses expire at the end of your birth month on a 2 years cycle. Use the calculator above with your last renewal date to see your estimated deadline.

Sources

  • Nevada Board of Nursing, CE rules, accessed 2026.
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), accreditation criteria, 2026.
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