Nurse Practitioners License in Nevada
Quick Answer
Nevada requires an active RN license, a master's degree, and national certification. Initial APN application is $200; biennial renewal (RN+APN) is $300. Nevada grants full practice authority to nurse practitioners.
- Exam
- ANCC or AANP certification exam
- Total Cost
- $200 (est.)
- Timeline
- 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
- Renewal
- Every Biennial
Requirements
Nurse Practitioners license in Nevada
Estimated Costs Est.
- Application Fee
- $200
- Renewal Fee
- $300
- Total Estimated Cost
- $200
Cost Breakdown
Estimated costs for getting your Nurse Practitioners license in Nevada. Values marked "Est." are extracted from official descriptions.
Enter the cost of your pre-licensing education program
Fees marked "Est." are extracted from official descriptions and may not reflect current pricing. Verify with the Nevada licensing board.
How to Get Licensed
Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed Nurse Practitioners in Nevada.
- 1
Complete Education Requirements
Degree required
- 2
Pass the Required Exam
Third-party exam required — ANCC or AANP certification exam
- 3
Submit Your Application
File your application with the licensing agency. Application fee: ~$200.
- 4
Receive Your License
Processing typically takes 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation.
Nurse Practitioners Licensing in Nevada: What to Know
Nevada issues an Advanced Practitioner of Nursing (APN) certificate. Applicants must meet all RN licensure requirements, hold an active RN license, and have a master's degree from an accredited nursing or related health field program. Initial application/certificate fee is $200; biennial certificate renewal (combined RN+APN) is $300. If the applicant has not worked 800 hours in APN practice in the past 5 years and did not complete an NP program in the prior 2 years, 1,000 hours of supervised practice are required. Nevada is a full practice authority (FPA) state.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioners license cost in Nevada?
- The estimated total cost is $200, including application fees, and education costs.
- How long does it take to get a Nurse Practitioners license in Nevada?
- The process typically takes 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation, depending on education completion and exam scheduling.
- What exam do I need for a Nurse Practitioners license in Nevada?
- You need to pass the ANCC or AANP certification exam. Third-party exam required
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