How to Reinstate Your Lapsed CNA License in Nevada
If your CNA certification has lapsed in Nevada, contact the Nevada Nurse Aide Registry to find out what options you have. Reinstatement rules, eligibility windows, exam providers, and fees are set by Nevada State Board of Nursing — they are the only authoritative source for your specific situation.
Reinstatement window
24 months
CE hours required
None
Exam fee
Varies — contact registry
Typical timeline
Varies — contact your registry
Registry & Authority
Nevada Nurse Aide Registry
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Official registry websiteExam Provider & Fees
Credentia
Register at credentia.com. Contact the Nevada State Board of Nursing for the current exam fee.
Step-by-step reinstatement process in Nevada
Follow these steps in order to reinstate your Nevada CNA certification.
Look up the official Nevada nurse aide registry
Use the official registry link above to visit Nevada State Board of Nursing's website. Look up your listing to see your current status and learn who to contact about reinstatement.
Contact the registry to ask about your reinstatement options
Call or email Nevada State Board of Nursing directly. Explain that your certification has lapsed and ask what your options are. They will tell you your eligibility, current requirements, fees, and approved exam provider — if any reinstatement path is available to you.
Follow the process your registry specifies
Reinstatement processes vary by state and individual situation. Follow the exact steps Nevada State Board of Nursing provides. This may involve scheduling an exam, completing training hours, or other requirements specific to your case.
Confirm your active listing before returning to work
After completing all requirements, verify that your listing shows as active in the Nevada registry before accepting a nursing aide position. Do not work in a nurse aide role until your listing is confirmed.
Always verify with the official registry
State requirements change. Confirm current reinstatement rules with Nevada State Board of Nursing before scheduling your exam. The information above reflects publicly available guidance as of 2025–2026.
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Nevada CNA reinstatement: frequently asked questions
Your Nevada reinstatement window is open.
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