State terminology: Certified nursing assistant (CNA). NRS 449.2413 ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.
Nevada at a glance
| Agency and any testing or registry providers | Nevada State Board of Nursing |
|---|---|
| Official state hub | Open the official state page ↗ |
| Training guidance | Standard route reviewed · checked November 4, 2026 |
| Transfer guidance | Standard route reviewed · checked November 4, 2026 |
| Renewal guidance | See Nevada CNA renewal requirements |
Training sources checked November 4, 2026. Standard route reviewed.
How do you become a CNA in Nevada?
Nevada's CNA training program must be 75 hours of instruction, with at least 60 hours of theory and skills practice in a lab (NRS 632.2856). If you fail the exam three times, you must repeat the training program.[3] Completing training alone does not give you a state credential. Before enrolling, check the state’s testing requirements and what it takes to get the credential or be listed on the registry.
What else should you know about training?
- The Board’s education page directs CNA written and clinical-skills testing to Headmaster.[1] [5]
- Apply through the Nevada Nurse Portal, provide training completion or approved nursing-fundamentals evidence, pass clinical and knowledge examinations, and complete Board fingerprint requirements.[4]
- A course completion certificate is evidence of training; Nevada Board certification is required for practice.[3] [4]
Where can you find training programs?
Nevada Board-approved CNA programs ↗[1] [2] Before you enroll, confirm with the state that the exact program and training site are currently approved. Check the total hours, clinical placement and costs as well.
What should you confirm with the state?
- Confirm the clinical-hour allocation with the program; the 60-hour theory/lab figure does not establish it.
Where did this information come from?
- Education Programs — Nevada Board of Nursing ↗
Checked November 3, 2026 · Approved CNA Training Program and CNA Competency Exam Testing
- Approved Nursing Assistant Training Programs ↗
Checked November 3, 2026 · Board-linked list dated January 21, 2026
- NRS Chapter 632 ↗
Checked November 4, 2026 · 632.2852 and 632.2856
- CNA by Examination Requirements ↗
Checked November 3, 2026 · Current Board-linked sheet: application, training, examinations, fingerprints
- Nevada CNA — Headmaster ↗
Checked November 3, 2026 · Current contractor program resources
See reviewed CNA training programs →
How do you transfer an out-of-state nurse aide credential to Nevada?
Agency and any providers named in the sources: Nevada State Board of Nursing. Sources checked November 4, 2026. This summary does not decide individual eligibility.
Which pathway applies to you?
CNA endorsement — Applicants with active out-of-state certification.
Key requirement: Provide an active certificate, qualifying training completion or nursing-fundamentals transcript, and CNA employment in a licensed medical facility within two years.
What are the first steps for CNA endorsement?
Apply first
Create the Nevada Nurse Portal account and endorsement application before sending documents.
Provide the required evidence
Upload the active certificate, education and employment or recent-training evidence.
Complete NSBN fingerprinting
Use a fingerprint card or in-Nevada electronic submission; only NSBN fingerprints within six months qualify for the repeat-submission exception.
What should you confirm?
- Confirm prior Nevada return routes and portal verification alternatives with the Board.
- The current September 2026 instructions do not use the 2019 eight-hour threshold. Confirm the current work requirement with the Board.
What will the Nevada planner ask?
- Which pathway applies to you? (CNA endorsement)
- Have you previously held CNA certification in Nevada? (Yes, No, I’m not sure)
How do you renew or maintain your nurse aide credential in Nevada?
The state sets the renewal cycle and any requirements for work hours and continuing education. This section summarizes the sources we reviewed. Follow the official instructions if they differ.
| Renewal cycle | Every two years. |
|---|---|
| Paid work requirement | At least 40 hours of practice as a CNA, under the direction of a licensed nurse, in the previous two years. |
| CE or in-service | 24 hours of CNA-related continuing education or training during the renewal period. You attest to it when you renew; keep your certificates for four years in case of an audit. |
| Renewal window | Renew online in the Nevada Nurse Portal within 60 days of your expiration date. The renewal fee is $50. |
| If the credential lapses | If you haven't practiced as a CNA in the past two years, you must retake a state-approved CNA training program, or retake and pass the skills and written exams, before you can renew. Nevada has no CNA refresher program. You have one year from your application to finish the renewal requirements. |
Nevada CNA certificates renew every two years. You need at least 40 hours of CNA practice under a licensed nurse in the past two years and 24 hours of CNA-related continuing education; you attest to the CE and keep certificates for four years. Renew online within 60 days of expiration for $50. If you haven't practiced in two years, you must retake the full training program or pass the skills and written exams again; there's no refresher option.
Source: Nevada CNA Renewal FAQs ↗
Open the official Nevada registry or agency page ↗ · Compare CNA renewal requirements by state