Nursing in Nevada
Nevada has 20 nursing schools running 31 board-approved programs. Registered nurses here earn a median of $103,670; nurse practitioners, $140,670. Nevada is not a compact state. Every figure below names its source and the period it covers.
Nursing Schools in Nevada
0 of Nevada’s 31 programs have a published 2025 first-time pass rate.
| Degree | Programs | Median pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Associate (ADN) | 13 | — |
| Bachelor’s (BSN) | 12 | — |
Both degrees lead to the same RN license. ADN vs BSN, compared nationally →
What Nurses Earn in Nevada
Federal wage survey data (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — employer-reported, not job-board estimates. The RN median in Nevada is $6,120 above the $97,550 national median; the NP median is $8,370 above the $132,300 national NP median.
| Nevada | Registered nurse | Nurse practitioner |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $103,670 | $140,670 |
| Median hourly | $49.84 | $67.63 |
| Starting range (10th pct.) | $79,500 | $85,380 |
| Top earners (90th pct.) | $133,270 | $172,170 |
| Employed in state | 27,070 | 1,930 |
Licensing in Nevada
Nevada is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A Nevada license covers Nevada only, and a nurse licensed in another state needs a separate Nevada license to practice here (licensure by endorsement).
Either way the license starts the same: graduate from a board-approved program and pass the NCLEX. Fees, processing times, and continuing-education rules are set by the Nevada board of nursing and change — confirm them with the board directly. The board documents these pass rates came from: 2025-06-23.
Sources
- First-time NCLEX pass rates by programEach state board of nursing — the exact board documents are linked on every state page · Data: 2025 first-time test takers · Checked
- Program cost, completion, and graduate earningsU.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Checked
- Registered nurse wages and employment (SOC 29-1141)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics · Data: May 2025 · Checked
- Nurse practitioner wages and employment (SOC 29-1171)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics · Data: May 2025 · Checked
- Nurse Licensure Compact member states and implementation datesNational Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) · Checked
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing schools are in Nevada?
Nevada has 20 nursing schools running 31 board-approved programs — 28 RN programs and 3 practical nursing programs (state board of nursing list, 2025 pass-rate year).
How much do nurses make in Nevada?
Registered nurses in Nevada earn a median of $103,670 a year ($49.84 an hour), $6,120 above the national RN median. Nurse practitioners earn a median of $140,670 (BLS, May 2025).
Is Nevada a compact nursing state?
Nevada is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A Nevada license covers Nevada only, and a nurse licensed in another state needs a separate Nevada license to practice here (licensure by endorsement). Source: NCSBN compact map, checked September 17, 2026.
Nursing in other states
Keep going
- Degree pathwayADN vs BSNBoth degrees lead to the same RN license. Here is how associate and bachelor’s programs actually compare on NCLEX pass rates, graduate debt, and earnings.
- GuideADN vs BSN: Which Nursing Program Should You Choose?Compare ADN and prelicensure BSN pathways by time, total cost, admission, clinical logistics, employer expectations, and bridge options—not prestige alone.
- FinderCheapest RN programs in the U.S.The lowest-cost RN programs nationally, with their NCLEX pass rates alongside.
- FinderCompare nursing schoolsPut any nursing programs side by side on pass rate, cost, and outcomes.
- GuideHow Competitive Is Nursing School Admission?Estimate nursing-school competitiveness using seats, qualified applicants, point rubrics, recent cutoffs, attrition, and the parts of your application you can still change.
- Degree pathwayLPN to RNThe pay difference between a practical nurse and a registered nurse, and how practical-nursing and RN programs compare on pass rates, debt, and graduate earnings.