We can offer legal counsel, support, and representation in proceedings before the NSBN, whether we can assist you in avoiding discipline depends upon the facts and circumstances in your particular case, which we are happy to discuss.

We recommend you keep digital copies of your certificates of completion, organized by year, and stored on a secure computer, with a backup copy to a flash drive stored in a safe deposit box, safe, or in the cloud.

Audits are conducted randomly and periodically, rather than annually, so it’s important to always be prepared–you never know when you will be the subject of an audit.

Mandatory courses include a bioterrorism course (one time, when you start your career) and a cultural competency course every renewal cycle, and thirty hours of CE every renewal cycle. New nursing school graduates are exempt from the 30-hour credit requirement for the first two years. Records of completion for the bioterrorism course must be kept indefinitely until you are audited. For more detailed information, go to https://nevadanursingboard.org/continuing-education/.

Maintain thorough records of all your continuing education courses going back four years, plus the bioterrorism course you took. Provide these documents to the Board’s auditor upon request. Until you are asked to provide documentation, the only thing you need to provide at the time of your license renewal is to certify you took the classes required, “[T]he renewal application asks applicants to affirm (swear) they are in compliance with the continuing education/training requirement and reminds them to retain copies of their certificates in case of an audit.” https://nevadanursingboard.org/continuing-education/

Regularly review the NSBN requirements, complete all mandatory courses, and keep accurate records.

While it’s typically not a cause for license revocation, failing an audit can result in disciplinary actions affecting your professional standing.

The cultural competency course equips nurses with knowledge and skills to care for patients from diverse backgrounds. It’s mandatory to ensure quality and inclusive patient care.

The bioterrorism course provides crucial information about handling bioterrorism incidents. It’s mandatory to prepare nurses for potential health emergencies.

You will need to provide your records of completion for these courses. Accurate record-keeping is essential.

Contact the institution that provided the courses to see if they can provide a duplicate. If not, consult with us on the best way forward.

Absolutely, we can guide you through the process, ensuring you’re well-prepared and aware of all requirements.