License: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
4220 S. Maryland Pkwy, Building B, STE 300
Las Vegas 89119-7533
(702) 486-5800
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.
- Stand-alone license
- Third-party exam required
- Degree required
- Continuing education required
- No experience required
- No criminal record requirements
License information updated 01/14/2016