Nevada LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Nevada you need to satisfy the Nevada State Board of Nursing's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 30 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Nevada requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required30 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyNevada State Board of Nursing

Per the Nevada Nurse Practice Act, renewing RNs and LPNs must complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education per biennial renewal cycle, including at least 2 hours of instruction on cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion. A one-time 4-hour bioterrorism course is also required. The board's CE page lists additional cycle topics (cultural competency stated as up to 4 hours, SBIRT/substance use disorder ~2 hours, opioid training ~2 hours, and HIV/stigma within 2 years of beginning emergency/primary-care practice). A preceptorship pathway allows substitution (120 hours of preceptorship per renewal period = 10 CEUs, max 10 CEUs). Under NAC 632.343, new graduates are exempt from the 30-CE requirement for their first biennial renewal but must still complete the cultural competency/DEI course and the one-time bioterrorism requirement. CEs are not submitted at renewal; licensees affirm compliance and may be randomly audited.

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Nevada LPN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing before purchasing.

Nevada LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Nevada?

Nevada requires about 30 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per the Nevada Nurse Practice Act, renewing RNs and LPNs must complete 30 hours of nursing-related continuing education per biennial renewal cycle, including at least 2 hours of instruction on cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion. A one-time 4-hour bioterrorism course is also required. The board's CE page lists additional cycle topics (cultural competency stated as up to 4 hours, SBIRT/substance use disorder ~2 hours, opioid training ~2 hours, and HIV/stigma within 2 years of beginning emergency/primary-care practice). A preceptorship pathway allows substitution (120 hours of preceptorship per renewal period = 10 CEUs, max 10 CEUs). Under NAC 632.343, new graduates are exempt from the 30-CE requirement for their first biennial renewal but must still complete the cultural competency/DEI course and the one-time bioterrorism requirement. CEs are not submitted at renewal; licensees affirm compliance and may be randomly audited.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Nevada?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Nevada LPN CE?

Nevada generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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