Nevada practical nursing CE courses

Curated courses matched to Nevada’s LPNs renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

30CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Biennial renewal on the licensee's birthday.

Source: Nevada Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Bioterrorism4 hoursOne-timeAll LPNs
Cultural Competency4 hoursEach renewalAll LPNs
HIV/AIDS2 hoursWithin cycleAs applicable

Bioterrorism (4 hours, one-time)

Bioterrorism: An Update for Healthcare Professionals

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC.)

Note: Course page notes special approval fulfilling the bioterrorism requirement for Nevada nurses.

Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Emergency Preparedness

Wild Iris Medical Education · 4h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Provider states it fulfills Nevada's bioterrorism CE requirement; emergency preparedness focus.

Cultural Competency (4 hours, each renewal)

Intercultural Competence and Patient-Centered Care

NetCE · 4h · self-paced · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC.)

Note: Listed under NetCE's Nevada mandates; 4 ANCC contact hours matching Nevada's cultural competency requirement.

Cultural Competency, Including Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients

Wild Iris Medical Education · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Respectful care of LGBTQ patients: health risk factors, clinical implications, and communication best practices.

Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsFree

HHS Office of Minority Health (Think Cultural Health) · 5h · self-paced · HHS (Federal curriculum from the HHS Office of Minority Health.)

Note: Free federal cultural-competency curriculum; no cost, self-paced.

HIV/AIDS (2 hours, within cycle)

HIV/AIDS Training and Education for Healthcare Professionals

Wild Iris Medical Education · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: HIV etiology and epidemiology, transmission risk factors, testing and counseling, and clinical management.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Diabetes Type 2: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment

Wild Iris Medical Education · 7h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Comprehensive type 2 diabetes course: prevention, screening criteria, treatment, complications, and long-term care planning.

Fall Prevention: Interventions for Balance Problems

Wild Iris Medical Education · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Fall prevention in clinical and community settings: balance components, risk factors, and interventions.

Stroke: Comprehensive Acute Stroke Care

Wild Iris Medical Education · 9h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Stroke prevention, signs and symptoms, the NIHSS stroke scale, and acute nursing care.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Patient Management

Wild Iris Medical Education · 6h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: COPD characteristics and causes, functional effects, preventive measures, and lifestyle interventions.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Nurse.com CE Membership (Standard)Bundle

Nurse.com (Relias) · 30h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited courses; Relias/Nurse.com is the largest US nursing CE brand.)

$49.99Premium membership ($149.99/yr) includes all courses + state renewal packages free.View course →

Note: Access to all online courses 1.5 contact hours or less (includes state-required courses), 50% off courses over 1.5 hours and state renewal packages; 500+ courses.

Elite Nursing Passport Lite CE MembershipBundle

Elite Learning · 30h · self-paced · ANCC (Colibri Healthcare LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by ANCC.)

$48.00per year; unlimited contact hours over 12 monthsView course →

Note: 100+ courses from an ANCC-accredited provider with state-required CE packages included, CE podcasts, and deadline tracking.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsFree

HHS Office of Minority Health (Think Cultural Health) · 5h · self-paced · HHS (Federal curriculum from the HHS Office of Minority Health.)

Note: Free federal cultural-competency curriculum; no cost, self-paced.

Novel Coronaviruses, including COVID-19 (free course)Free

Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Wild Iris's free nursing CEU (1 ANCC contact hour); certificate included.

Free nursing CEUs from Wild IrisFree

Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Rotating free nursing CEU offerings, typically 1 ANCC contact hour each.

Medscape Education continuing education activities (free)Free

Medscape Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ACCME/ANCC-accredited activities for nurses and pharmacists.)

Note: Free accredited clinical activities across specialties; free Medscape account required.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Nevada LPNs need?

Nevada LPNs need 30 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Nevada LPNs?

Mandated topics: Bioterrorism (4 hours, one-time); Cultural Competency (4 hours, each renewal); HIV/AIDS (2 hours, within cycle). All within the 30-hour total unless noted.

Where can Nevada LPNs find free CE courses?

This page lists free options below (Wild Iris, Medscape, and state-provided training). Free courses rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

When is the Nevada LPNs renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal on the licensee's birthday.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Nevada Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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