CNA Classes in North Las Vegas, NV

How Much Does CNA Training Cost in North Las Vegas?

Beyond tuition, plan for the state exam fee ($140 total through Credentia ($50 written or oral knowledge exam + $90 skills evaluation); a $50 Nevada Nurse Portal CNA application fee is paid separately to the state), the application/registry fee ($80 initial NSBN certification fee (verify current amount in the Nevada Nurse Portal)), a background check, and uniforms or supplies. All in, total CNA training cost in Nevada typically falls around $600-$1,400 including tuition, fingerprinting (~$40), exam fees, and the NSBN certification fee.

How to Become a CNA in North Las Vegas, NV

1. 1

   Confirm Nevada-specific eligibility

   You must be at least 18 years old to enroll in a CNA program in Nevada, able to communicate in English, and free from disqualifying criminal history under NRS 449.174. The Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN) publishes the full list of disqualifying offenses at nevadanursingboard.org.

2. 2

   Enroll in an NSBN-approved 75-hour program

   Choose a program approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. The curriculum must include at least 60 hours of theory and laboratory instruction and at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice in a licensed long-term care setting. Approved providers include community colleges (CSN, TMCC, WNC), Red Cross chapters, and several long-term care employers in Las Vegas and Reno.

3. 3

   Complete fingerprinting and background clearance

   Submit electronic Livescan fingerprints (recommended) or an ink card to the NSBN, the Nevada Department of Public Safety, and the FBI. Fingerprint clearance can take up to four months, so NSBN strongly recommends submitting your prints early - typically while you are still in class - so a permanent certificate can be issued promptly after you pass the exam.

4. 4

   Register for the Credentia NNAAP exam

   Create a Credentia account at credentia.com/test-takers/nv, submit your training completion record, and pay the exam fee. The Nevada knowledge test contains 70 multiple-choice questions (with an oral option) and the skills evaluation requires you to perform 5 randomly selected hands-on tasks for a Credentia Nurse Aide Evaluator.

5. 5

   Apply to NSBN through the Nevada Nurse Portal

   Create an account at nvbn.boardsofnursing.org/nvbn, submit the CNA application with the certification fee, upload your training documentation, and link your fingerprint results. NSBN issues a temporary certificate after the exam pass while the FBI report is being processed.

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   Receive permanent certification and start working

   Once both Credentia results and fingerprint clearance reach NSBN, your name is posted on the Nevada Nurse Aide Registry as 'Active' and your permanent certificate is issued. Employers verify your status through the Nevada Nurse Portal license-lookup tool before hiring.

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   Renew every two years with 24 CE hours and 40 paid hours

   Nevada requires CNAs to complete 24 hours of CNA-related continuing education and document at least 40 hours of paid CNA employment during each two-year cycle. Renewal is submitted through the Nevada Nurse Portal.

Becoming a CNA in Nevada

Nevada is one of the few states where CNA certification falls under the same regulator that licenses RNs and LPNs - the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN). The Nursing Assistant Certification program at NSBN approves every training site, processes every application through the Nevada Nurse Portal, and maintains the Nevada Nurse Aide Registry. Testing services are contracted to Credentia, which administers the NNAAP-style knowledge and skills exam at sites in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, and Elko.

Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in North Las Vegas