CNA License in Nevada

Are you looking for the fastest way to begin a nursing career in Nevada? If you are, you should enroll in a nurse aide program. Not only are CNA programs amazingly short, but when you choose to become a CNA, you also increase your chances of being accepted into a nursing school.

CNA Certification Requirements in Nevada

If you want to become a nurse aide in Nevada, you must complete a state-approved program. You will also need to submit a set of fingerprints to the Nevada Board of Nursing. Finally, in accordance with the Board of Nursing, you must achieve passing scores on both portions of the state's CNA competency exam.

How to Get Your CNA Certification in Nevada

Once you have completed your CNA program, you must apply for certification by examination with the board to take and pass the competency exam. To apply, go to the Nevada Board of Nursing website and click on "Nevada Nurse Portal." When there, you will need to create an account to apply for a license or maintain your existing license.

How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Nevada

The process of verifying your CNA certification in Nevada is quite easy. Simply go to the Nevada State Board of Nursing website and click on "License and Certificate Lookup." This will take you to the handy search tool that will allow you to check your CNA status in the state of Nevada.

How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Nevada

In Nevada, you must renew your CNA certification every two years. To be able to renew, you must have completed 24 hours of continuing education and performed paid work as a CNA for at least 40 hours in any U.S. state within the previous two-year period. To renew, log in to your Nevada Nurse Portal account and click on “Start your renewal application.”

How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Nevada

According to the Nevada Board of Nursing, CNAs who do not work for at least 40 hours prior to their renewal date and/or do not complete 24 hours of continuing education will need to reinstate their certification. The process of reinstatement involves either just submitting fingerprints and retaking and passing the state exams or also completing Board-approved training program depending on the reason of your certificate expiration.

How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from Nevada to Another State

For you to transfer your CNA certification out of Nevada to a different state, you need to contact the other state's CNA regulatory agency. You can find the appropriate agency by using the search tool offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. While requirements may vary, they often involve CNA verification, continuing education classes, additional testing and/or certification transfer fees.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Nevada

Do you need help finding an approved CNA school in Nevada? Listed below are some of the best CNA facilities in the state.

1. Great Basin College

   1500 College Pkwy, Elko, NV 89801 (775) 738-8493

2. Truckee Meadows Community College

   7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno, NV 89512 (775) 673-7111

3. University of Nevada

   4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 895-3011

4. Western Nevada College

   2201 W College Pkwy, Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 445-3000