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Nevada · Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner CE requirements in Nevada

Medium confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Total CE hours
45 contact hours/2 yrs (15 in specialty)
Pharmacology hours
No general NP pharmacology figure confirmed (CRNAs: +15)
Accepts AANP or ANCC in lieu
Must hold national certification; confirm whether it substitutes for the 45 hrs

State-mandated CE topics

  • SBIRT: 2 hrs — One-time, by 2024 renewal.
  • Suicide prevention: 2 hrs — Every 4 yrs.
  • Substance use/abuse: 2 hrs — Every renewal.
  • Cultural competency & implicit bias: 4 hrs — Every renewal.

Sources

Every figure on this page is compiled from the primary board and national certification sources below, cross-checked against reputable aggregators. Requirements change often and some boards publish only in PDFs or login-walled portals — confirm current rules directly before relying on them for renewal.

Nevada licensing boardNevada State Board of Nursing
AANP certification (national)aanpcert.org/recert
ANCC certification (national)nursingworld.org/globalassets/certification/renewals/ancc-certrenewalrequirements.pdf
DEA MATE Act (federal)samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/statutes-regulations-guidelines/mate-act
DEA MATE Act (federal)dea.gov
Verify with Nevada State Board of Nursing →

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Nevada, every NP maintains national certification through AANP (100 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacology, plus 1,000 practice hours) or ANCC (75 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacotherapeutics). State CE sits on top of that.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Nevada?

45 contact hours/2 yrs (15 in specialty). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years.

Does Nevada accept AANP or ANCC certification in lieu of state CE?

Must hold national certification; confirm whether it substitutes for the 45 hrs.

What topic-specific CE does Nevada require for nurse practitioners?

SBIRT: 2 hrs — One-time, by 2024 renewal. Suicide prevention: 2 hrs — Every 4 yrs. Substance use/abuse: 2 hrs — Every renewal. Cultural competency & implicit bias: 4 hrs — Every renewal.

How many pharmacology hours do nurse practitioners need in Nevada?

No general NP pharmacology figure confirmed (CRNAs: +15).

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Nevada State Board of Nursing and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.