Compact status
Not a Nurse Licensure Compact member
NV · Internationally educated nurses
Nevada RN license requirements
A researched starting point for applying to Nevada State Board of Nursing, including education review, English rules, identification requirements, background checks, and the NCLEX sequence.
Credential evaluation
International graduates must obtain the education evaluation identified in the current Nevada examination instructions; accepted providers/report types should be verified before ordering.
English requirement
English proficiency may be required based on language of nursing education; verify accepted tests, scores, and exemptions in the current Board application.
SSN requirement
Nevada requires an SSN for normal professional-license processing but may have a statutory affidavit route for applicants without one; use the current Board form rather than assuming eligibility.
Background check
Nevada requires fingerprint-based state and FBI criminal background checks for initial licensure.
Education review
The Board evaluates whether foreign nursing education meets Nevada standards and decides any deficiency/remediation requirement.
Application sequence
How to apply in Nevada
- 1
Apply for RN licensure by examination through the Board portal.
- 2
Order the currently accepted education evaluation and English evidence.
- 3
Submit Nevada fingerprint materials.
- 4
Register with Pearson VUE and await Board eligibility/ATT.
Documents to prepare
- Credential evaluation
- English evidence/exemption
- Fingerprint cards or electronic prints
- SSN or applicable affidavit/supporting form
- License verification if applicable
Verify before paying
- • Nevada’s current site/domain and portal materials should be checked immediately before application.
- • Nevada is not an NLC member as of the research date.
Apply through the official board
This guide helps you compare requirements; it is not the application. Check the current instructions from Nevada State Board of Nursing before ordering reports or submitting documents.
Official sources reviewed
Research checked 2026-07-22. Requirements can change.
General educational information only. The state board is the authority on licensure eligibility; immigration authorization is a separate process.