Nevada State Board of Nursing ". . . protecting the public's health, safety and welfare through effective nursing regulation . . ."
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H1N1 Technical Bulletin from Nevada State Health Division
Licensure and Certification
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Online Renewal
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Initial Applications
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Licensure (RN/LPN)
How to apply for or renew an RN/LPN license
Volunteer Nurse License
Online RN/LPN renewal
Endorsing from Nevada to another state?
Criminal convictions
Contact information for other state boards of nursing
Advanced Practice
How to apply for or renew an APN, CRNA, or EMS-RN certificate
New! Controlled substances fact sheet (from the Pharmacy Board)
Certification (CNA)
How to apply for or renew a CNA certificate
How to "transfer" a CNA certificate
Online CNA renewal
CNA training program information
Fingerprinting Locations
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Address or Name Change, Duplicate License/Certificate
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Practice and Discipline
Practice Information
Nurse Practice Act and practice decisions
Scope of practice determination, practice decision request, school nurses
CNA Skills Guidelines (PDF file)
Alternative Program for Chemically Dependent Nurses
Discipline Information
Disciplinary actions list, unprofessional conduct regulation, complaint and investigation process
Probation and Monitoring forms
How to file a complaint against a co-worker or another nurse
Education and Continuing Education
Approved nursing education programs and refresher courses
Apprentice nurse skills lists (RN/PN)
Continuing education (includes info on bioterrorism CE requirement)
Consumers
Board
Mission and purpose, members and staff
Meeting dates, agendas and minutes (for Board and advisory committees)
Advisory committee missions, members, and openings
Consumer information and complaint form
Información en Español
Publications
Newsletter and news magazine
Annual reports
Commitment to Ongoing Regulatory Excellence presentation
Administrative Services
Fees
Forms
Mailing lists (Ordering lists, removing your name)
Bulk application request form (PDF file)
How to Contact Us
For more national or Nevada information, try these links--
College of Southern Nevada RN Program LPN Program
Kaplan College
National University
Nevada State College
Touro University
Truckee Meadows Community College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Nursing
Western Nevada College, Allied Health Programs
University of Southern Nevada
National Council of State Boards of Nursing Nevada Nurses--NCLEX Needs You! Click here for application to become item writer
Nevada Nurses Association
Nevada Organization of Nurse Leaders
Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (paid tuition program)
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