Nevada CNA Registry: Verify a Certification
Verify a Nevada certified nursing assistant through the Nevada State Board of Nursing, which operates the state's official CNA registry; the lookup tool is linked on this page. The Board maintains this registry as the official record of every certified nurse aide in the state. Federal law requires nursing facilities and home health agencies to check the registry before hiring anyone into a nurse aide position, so employers should not skip this step. Use the online verification page linked here to run a lookup; that same page lists current contact information for anything the tool doesn't answer.
How to verify in three steps
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Open the official lookup
Use the Nevada lookup linked above. It is free and public.
- 2
Search by name
Enter the aide’s full legal name. If you have it, a certification number narrows the result fastest; some states also ask for city or date of birth.
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Read the status
An active status means the certification is current. Also check for any substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation, which bars employment as an aide.
Nevada registry at a glance
| Run by | Nevada State Board of Nursing |
| Renewal cycle | Every 24 months (federal baseline) |
| Training required | 75 hours |
| Federal minimum | 75 hours (16 clinical) |
What the lookup shows
- ✓Certification status (active, expired, or inactive)
- ✓Certification details on file with the registry
- ✓Any substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation (bars employment as an aide)
A registry check is not a criminal background check.
8,100
CNAs working in Nevada
$45,490
Median pay per year ($21.87/hr)
$42,260
National median
75 hrs
Required training
CNA median pay in Nevada, 2015 to 2025
$31,020 in 2015 to $45,490 in 2025 (BLS OES).
Wages and employment: BLS OES, May 2025.
What you need for a lookup
A registry lookup typically needs the person's full legal name, and a date of birth or certification number narrows results faster. The result shows certification status, such as active, expired, or lapsed, along with basic identifying details tied to that certification. The registry also records substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property; anyone with such a finding cannot be employed as a nurse aide. It is not a full employment history or criminal background check.
Renewal, lapses, and moving to Nevada
Nevada CNA certification follows the federal renewal cycle, which requires proof of qualifying paid nurse aide work within a 24-month period to stay active. Without that qualifying work on record, certification lapses, and federal rules generally require retesting to become certified again. Aides moving to Nevada from another state go through the registry as well, since the Board handles incoming certifications through reciprocity or endorsement rather than automatic transfer. Because Nevada's specific renewal documentation, deadlines, and reciprocity steps aren't listed here, confirm the current process directly with the Nevada State Board of Nursing through its verification page before your certification is due to expire.
CNA work in Nevada, by the numbers
About 8,100 certified nursing assistants work in Nevada, earning a median wage of $45,490 a year, or $21.87 an hour, according to BLS figures from May 2025. That is about $3,230 above the national median of $42,260. Nevada CNA pay has climbed roughly 46.6 percent over the past decade, up from a median of $31,020 in 2015. Nevada sets its CNA training requirement at 75 hours, matching the federal minimum for certification. Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 196,200 CNA job openings a year through 2035, with employment expected to grow about 2.6 percent over that decade, reflecting steady demand for aides in nursing facilities, home health, and hospitals.
Verifying an aide certified in a different state? Every state runs its own registry: find the right one in the state directory.
Common questions
How do I look up a CNA license in Nevada?
Use the Nevada State Board of Nursing's online verification tool, linked at the top of this page, and search by the aide's full legal name. The result shows current certification status and basic details tied to that record. If the online tool is down or you need help confirming a result, contact the Board directly through the same verification page.
I passed my CNA exam. How long until I appear on the registry?
You're added to the registry after your exam results and paperwork are fully processed by the Board, not immediately after test day. How long that takes can vary, so there's no fixed number of days to expect. If you don't see your name after a reasonable wait, contact the Nevada State Board of Nursing directly to check on your file.
What if I search and can't find someone?
Try name variants first, such as a maiden name, hyphenated last name, or different middle initial, since small differences can hide a real match. A blank result is not proof someone isn't certified. Confirm either way by contacting the Nevada State Board of Nursing through its verification page.
How often does a Nevada CNA certification need to be renewed?
Nevada CNA certification follows the federal 24-month renewal cycle, requiring proof of qualifying paid nurse aide work during that period to stay active. Nevada-specific renewal steps and documentation aren't listed here, so confirm the current process with the Nevada State Board of Nursing through its verification page.
How many hours of training does a CNA need in Nevada?
Nevada requires at least 75 hours of CNA training, matching the federal minimum. Federal law requires at least 16 of those hours to be supervised clinical practice; Nevada's rule doesn't publish a separate state breakdown. Ask your training program or the Board for specifics on how the hours are split.
How do I update my name or address on the registry?
Contact the Nevada State Board of Nursing directly, since it holds your certification record and handles updates to it. Name and address changes are routine, but the exact steps, forms, or documentation required are set by the Board. Reach out through its verification page to find current instructions.