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If you are a new graduate (not licensed/certified in another state) you must apply for a license/certificate by exam.  \n1. A completed application submitted via the Nevada Nurse Portal, including a fee of $100 (RN) or $90 (LPN) .  \nMasterCard™, Visa™, Discover™, or American Express™ debit or credit cards accepted. Fees are not refundable.  \n2. You must have graduated from a nursing program that has been accredited by a nationally recognized association authorized by law to accredit schools of nursing and have been awarded a degree/diploma in nursing to qualify forlicensure in Nevada. The transcript must have your degree posted and graduation date. Nationally recognized associations are listed below. Your nursing program MUST be listed on one of the following websites for you to be eligible for licensure by exam in Nevada.  \n• The NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation: [https://cnea.nln.org/accredited-programs](https://cnea.nln.org/accredited-programs)  \n• The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education: [https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp](https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp)  \n• The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing: [https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs](https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs)[ ](https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs)[Your education must be received in one of the following ways:](Your education must be received in one of the following ways:)  \ni. Nevada graduates: This requirement may be completed by: 1) Your school sending the Board an affidavit of graduation and official transcript on your behalf, or 2) You ordering an official transcript, which must indicate a nursing degree and graduation date, to be sent directly to the Board from your nursing program. Please contact your program to determine if you are required to request your transcripts yourself. Transcripts may be mailed to 5820 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89119, or an electronic transcript may be sent to [nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us](nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us).  \nii. Out-of-state graduates: Order an official transcript, which must indicate a nursing degree and graduation date, sent to the Board directly from the school. Transcripts may be mailed to 5820 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89119, or an electronic transcript may be sent [to](to nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us)[ ](to nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us)[nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us](to nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us).  \niii. Graduates of international nursing programs: All international graduates are required to complete a TruMerit (CGFNS) CES Professional Report, or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants evaluation. If you graduated from a nursing program in a country or territory where the primary language is a language other than English, you must pass an English examination from an approved provider. Approved providers and passing scores are below:  \na. The Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL minimum score of 84, with a minimum of 26 in spoken English;  \nb. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum overall score of 56 and a minimum speaking score of 63. (you must provide the Board with your Score Report Code or Registration ID);  \nc. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic with a minimum passing score of 6.5 overall and a 6.0 in any one module.  \nDetailed informat","cbCaibmzgEEtGPMf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibmzgEEtGPMf","pdf",188165,"English","# Registered Nurse / License Practical Nurse Exam Requirements\n## License by endorsement vs. license by exam\n## Application submission and fees\n## Accredited nursing education and transcript requirements\n## Education routes: Nevada, out-of-state, international\n## International English proficiency tests\n## NCLEX registration via Pearson VUE\n## Fingerprinting requirements\n# General Information","[{\"question\":\"Who must apply by exam versus endorsement in Nevada?\",\"answer\":\"If licensed or certified in another state, applicants must apply for a license/certificate by endorsement. 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