LPN License Renewal in Nevada (2026)

LPN license renewal in Nevada is handled by the Nevada State Board of Nursing, which requires Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Nevada LPN renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LPN licenses renew biennially (every two years). The renewal application can be submitted online within 60 days before the current expiration date; the board references a "biennial period" (NAC 632.343) and biannual CE certificates. There is no grace period after expiration.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Nevada State Board of Nursing

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Continuing-education requirements for LPNs in Nevada

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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How to renew your LPN license in Nevada

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Nevada State Board of Nursing portal.
Complete the required 30 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: The credential in Nevada is "Licensed Practical Nurse" (LPN); only California and Texas use "Licensed Vocational Nurse" (LVN). RN and LPN share identical renewal fee ($100), $100 late fee, and 30-hour biennial CE requirement per the board's combined RN/LPN Renewal FAQ. No grace period and the board cannot waive fees. Renewal is completed through the Nevada Nurse Portal. Some renewals trigger a six-month (rather than full) renewal pending required fingerprinting. CEs are self-attested at renewal with random board audits; no CE Broker or external CE tracking platform is mentioned on the official pages. Exact birthday-based vs. fixed expiration date was not explicitly stated on the verified pages, though Nevada nursing renewals are biennial.

LPN license renewal in Nevada: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my LPN license in Nevada?

Nevada LPN licenses renew every 24 months. LPN licenses renew biennially (every two years). The renewal application can be submitted online within 60 days before the current expiration date; the board references a "biennial period" (NAC 632.343) and biannual CE certificates. There is no grace period after expiration.

How many CE hours are required to renew an LPN license in Nevada?

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per 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. Confirm the current requirement with the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Can I renew my Nevada LPN license online?

Yes — Nevada offers online renewal through the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Nevada LPN license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $100 may apply. Contact the Nevada State Board of Nursing promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) renewal