Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
Applicants for licensure by examination must: 1) Have graduated from an approved school of nursing with a nursing certificate (LPN). 2) Have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). 3) Submit fingerprint cards (fingerprint reports must be cleared by the Board to obtain licensure). Applicants for licensure by endorsement must: 1) Have graduated from an approved school of nursing with a nursing certificate (LPN). 2) Have passed the NCLEX or State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE). 3) Have been licensed or registered as a LPN under the laws of another jurisdiction. 4) Submit fingerprint cards (fingerprint reports must be cleared by the Board to obtain licensure). Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application by examination--$90; application by endorsement--$95; fingerprinting - $50 (may vary); biennial renewal - $100.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Division
- Nevada State Board of Nursing
- Board
- Licensure, Certification and Education
- Address
- 4220 S. Maryland Pkwy, Building B, STE 300 Las Vegas 89119
- Phone
- (702) 486-5800
- Agency website
- http://www.nevadanursingboard.org
- Licence page
- http://www.nevadanursingboard.org
- Last updated
- January 14, 2016
Occupations (O*NET)
- Licensed Practical Nurse 29-2061.00
Source and verification
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