CNA Registry in Nevada

The State Board of Nursing is in charge of maintaining the CNA registry in Nevada. The board is responsible for maintaining and updating the list of those who are authorized to practice as a certified nurse assistant. The Headmaster LLP has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing to administer the CNA exam.

CNA License Requirement in Nevada

In order to be certified as a CNA in Nevada, you must first complete an approved training program. Next, you must pass the board exam with a score of at least 75% or higher.

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The steps of getting a CNA license from New Hampshire are as follows:

• Step 1: Find a state approved nurse aide program
• Step 1: Complete the required training hours
• Step 2: Pass the board exam
• Step 3: Apply for the certification

How to Verify CNA License Status in Nevada?

There are many ways to verify if your license is valid or not:

1. You can call the registry and ask for a verification.
2. You can visit the registry in person and ask for a verification.
3. You can visit the registry website online and verify by yourself.

The easiest way to verify your CNA license status in Nevada is by verifying online. You just need to visit the state website and enter your name, date of birth and ID number.

Nevada CNA License Verification Portal

How to Renew CNA License in Nevada?

The state of Nevada requires that CNA’s must renew their licenses every two years. This is to ensure that they are continuing to maintain the knowledge and skills in the field.

The current renewal requirements for a CNA license in Nevada are 24 hours of continuing education and 40 hours of employment within the past two years.

Follow the steps to renew the Nevada CNA license:

1. Create an online account at Nevada nurse portal here.
2. Submit the necessary documents.
3. Complete the online license renewal application.
4. Pay the $40 renewal fee.

Nevada CNA License Renewal

Lapsed CNA Certification

Certified nurse aides are not allowed to practice without a re-certification after being terminated or quitting. To get re-certified as well as being legally able to practice, CNA’s have to pay for retesting and training.

Transferring a Out of State CNA License to Nevada

CNAs that are registered in another state can apply for their certification to be transferred to the Nevada Nurse Aide Registry based on meeting minimal eligibility criteria. These criteria include:

• A signed and dated letter from your employer verifying your employment, wage history, and hours (e.g., W-2 form, paystub).
• Endorsement application provided by the state of your initial certified nursing assistant certification.
• Active out-of-state certificate with expiring date.

Nevada Endorsement Form

Contact Nevada registry for more information.