License guide → Nevada

Nevada Nursing License by Endorsement

For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Nurse Licensure Compact
No — you need a Nevada license
Temporary license
Yes — Temporary license issued as a courtesy at staff discretion, valid 6 months; cannot be extended or reissued.
Processing time
Applications and documents processed in approximately one week; fingerprint reports may take up to four months
Application fee
$100 (Fingerprint fee separate.)
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Good to know
Permanent license not issued until fingerprint reports are received; practice within the past 5 years required.
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Sources: nevadanursingboard.org · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.