Healthcare licensing in Nevada
Official boards and license lookups for Nevada, by profession. Links checked Oct 1, 2026.
Full Nevada guides are coming
For now this page lists Nevada's official boards and lookups. Step-by-step state guides are being added state by state. How licensing works
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nevada State Board of Nursing (certifies CNAs)
Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Also: Nursys QuickConfirm (free, participating boards). Compact status: NLC map.
Registered Nurse
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Also: Nursys QuickConfirm (free, participating boards). Compact status: NLC map.
Home Health Aide
Nevada State Board of Nursing (certifies CNAs)
Nurse aide registries often cover home health aides too. Aides in Medicare-certified home health agencies need at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training (42 CFR 484.80).
Medical Assistant
Most states don't require medical assistants to be certified, but some set education, licensing or certification rules (BLS). Check with your state's medical board.
Dental Assistant
Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners
Respiratory Therapist
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Phlebotomist
Nevada has no license called "phlebotomist." State law limits blood collection to listed professionals and certified laboratory personnel, such as a Laboratory Assistant (NRS 652.210, NAC 652.4855).
Physical Therapist
Nevada Physical Therapy Board
Compact status: Physical Therapy Compact Commission map.
Occupational Therapist
Nevada State Board of Occupational Therapy
Compact status: Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Commission map.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Nevada Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board
Where these links come from
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