Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Nevada
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Nevada Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Provides basic patient care under supervision. Requires NCLEX-PN exam.

What the Nevada data shows for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s

Nevada's path to licensed practical nurse (lpn) licensure runs through 1,445 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on NCLEX-PN, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Nevada folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Diploma or Associate Degree".

Budget $186 to get started, plus $139 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

On reciprocity, licensed practical nurse (lpn)s should know: NLC Compact: 41 states allow multistate practice.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) · Nevada

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,445 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$186
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$70/yr
$139 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Nevada

Education / Training Hours
Diploma or Associate Degree
1,445 hours
Exam Requirement
NCLEX-PN
Required
Initial License Fee
$186
Renewal Fee
$139
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Nevada licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Nevada? ▼
Nevada requires 1445 education/training hours, passing an exam (NCLEX-PN), and an initial fee of $186. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Nevada? ▼
Nevada licenses licensed practical nurse (lpn)s who complete its requirements (1445 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Nevada licensing board.
Can I transfer my Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license to Nevada from another state? ▼
For licensed practical nurse (lpn)s, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: NLC Compact: 41 states allow multistate practice. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Nevada licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Nevada require a background check for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the licensed practical nurse (lpn) licensing process in Nevada. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Nevada? ▼
Licensed licensed practical nurse (lpn)s in Nevada must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $139.

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What to do with this licensed practical nurse (lpn) license

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Nevada, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a licensed practical nurse (lpn)-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Nevada's licensed practical nurse (lpn) requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state licensed practical nurse (lpn) license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Nevada's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Nevada overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Nevada licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.