How to become a CNA in Nevada.
Nevada requires 75 hours of nurse aide training, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice. Then you pass the state exam through Headmaster and get listed on the nurse aide registry.
- 75
- Training hours
- 16
- Clinical hours
- $165
- Exam fee
- 27
- Programs
Step by step
Five steps to your Nevada certification
- 1
Meet the entry requirements
Fingerprint-based check through the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the FBI. The permanent certificate is not issued until results are received, which can take up to 4 months. Most programs also ask for photo ID, a TB test, and proof of immunizations.
- 2
Finish a state approved training program
Nevada requires 75 training hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical work. Only programs approved by the state qualify you for the exam.
See all 27 approved programs in Nevada - 3
Pass the state competency exam
The exam has a written or oral knowledge test and a hands on skills test, run by Headmaster. The exam fee is $165. Must schedule a test within 1 year of finishing the training program. All 3 attempts must fall within 1 year of training completion. 3 attempts to pass the knowledge and skill parts within 1 year of finishing training, then retrain.
- 4
Get listed on the nurse aide registry
Once you pass, your name goes on the Nevada State Board of Nursing CNA certification (Nevada Nursing Assistant Registry). Employers check the registry before they hire you.
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Keep your certification active
Every 2 years, $50. Requires 24 CE hours and at least 40 hours of practice as a CNA under a licensed nurse in the previous two years. Without practice in 2 years, you must retake an approved training program or retake both state exams.
Moving from another state
Certification by endorsement: $50 application, an active certificate from another state, proof of OBRA-compliant training, proof of CNA employment within the past 2 years, an endorsement form from the first state of certification, and fingerprints. A 6-month temporary certificate may be issued.
Paying for training
Vouchers, employers, grants, and scholarships cover nurse aide training in Nevada.
CNA funding in Nevada →Nevada CNA requirements
- Credential
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Training hours
- 75 hours
- Clinical hours
- At least 16 hours
- Exam provider
- Headmaster
- Exam fee
- $165 ($75 knowledge, $90 skills)
- Fee details
- Knowledge exam $75; optional audio knowledge exam $75; skills test $90. Retakes are the same price per part. $25 test review deposit; $35 refund processing fee. Separate NSBN fees: renewal $50, endorsement application $50. Headmaster handbook Version 1.0, July 2026.
- Deadline to test
- Must schedule a test within 1 year of finishing the training program. All 3 attempts must fall within 1 year of training completion.
- Retakes
- 3 attempts to pass the knowledge and skill parts within 1 year of finishing training, then retrain.
- Background check
- Fingerprint-based check through the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the FBI. The permanent certificate is not issued until results are received, which can take up to 4 months.
- Regulator
- Nevada State Board of Nursing
Checked September 2026 against official state and exam provider sources: leg.state.nv.us, nevadanursingboard.org, credentia.com, hdmaster.com. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the state or your program before you pay.
Becoming a CNA in Nevada, answered.
How many hours of training do you need to be a CNA in Nevada?
Nevada requires 75 hours of nurse aide training, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice. Then you pass the state exam through Headmaster and get listed on the nurse aide registry.
Who gives the CNA exam in Nevada?
Headmaster runs the Nevada nurse aide competency exam. The exam fee is $165.
I am a CNA in another state. Can I work in Nevada?
Certification by endorsement: $50 application, an active certificate from another state, proof of OBRA-compliant training, proof of CNA employment within the past 2 years, an endorsement form from the first state of certification, and fingerprints. A 6-month temporary certificate may be issued.
How do you renew a CNA certification in Nevada?
Every 2 years, $50. Requires 24 CE hours and at least 40 hours of practice as a CNA under a licensed nurse in the previous two years. Without practice in 2 years, you must retake an approved training program or retake both state exams.
How do I pay for CNA training in Nevada?
Workforce vouchers, employer sponsorship, state grants, and scholarships all pay for nurse aide training. A nursing home that hires you within a year of certification must reimburse your training costs under federal rules.
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