Nevada Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CEUs

• Nevada APRN Standard Renewal Requirements: Nevada APRNs renew their licenses every two years on their birthday and must complete a total of 45 contact hours (at least 15 must be directly related to the APRN’s specialty/practice area) of continuing education, which includes specific requirements in cultural competency,

  substance abuse
  ,
  suicide prevention
  , and
  HIV stigma/bias
  . Fifteen CE hours must focus on the APRN’s specialty area, and a one-time
  bioterrorism
  course is required. Additional options and documentation requirements, such as precepting and maintaining a professional portfolio, are outlined by the
  Nevada State Board of Nursing
  .

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• First-time renewal: New APRN graduates are exempt from the 45-hour CE requirement for their first renewal, but must still complete the one-time bioterrorism and required cultural competency courses (

  Nevada State Board of Nursing
  ).

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• Certification alternative: There is no substitute; national certification does not exempt from state CE requirements.

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• Other Certifications that nurses hold that needs to be renewed: APRNs must keep current any additional certifications (e.g., national, specialty, or population-focused) as required by employers or certifying bodies; these are separate from state renewal.