Nevada State Board of Nursing

29/10/2026

The NSBN will be closed October 30 for Nevada Day.

05/10/2026

Catherine Frances Dinauer, lovingly known as Cathy, passed away in Carson City, Nevada, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on November 22, 1956, Cathy dedicated her life to caring for others and to upholding the highest standards in the nursing profession.
Cathy was raised in Southern California. Cathy graduated from the California Hospital School of Nursing in 1980, beginning a career marked by compassion, leadership, and an unwavering sense of duty. She started her nursing journey in the fast-paced emergency rooms of Los Angeles, where her steady presence and dedication were immediately evident.
In 1993, Cathy moved to Carson City, Nevada, a place that became her long-term home and the heart of her professional legacy. She devoted more than two decades to Carson Tahoe Medical Center, touching countless lives through her commitment to patient care, mentorship, and excellence.
Cathy later joined the Nevada State Board of Nursing, where her expertise and integrity made a profound impact. In 2016, she became the Executive Director of the Board, leading with kindness, clarity, and conviction. She guided the Board with an unwavering dedication to its mission of “protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare through effective nursing regulation,” a principle she championed every day.
Cathy is survived by her daughter Katie, her son-in-law Chris, and her sister Jacqueline. Among all her accomplishments, Cathy was most proud of being a mom. She poured her heart into her family, extended family and friends and her love for them was the foundation of her life.
Beyond her professional life, Cathy found joy outdoors and spent many weekends hiking in Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas. She loved a good movie, a shopping trip and an occasional trip to France to keep in touch with extended family; she never could pass up a good French macaron. Cathy will be remembered for her gentle strength, her generosity of spirit, and the deep respect she held for both the nursing profession and the patients it serves.
Her legacy lives on in the countless nurses she supported, the community she helped protect, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her family has requested that in lieu of sending flowers or other items in her memory that donations to her Legacy Scholarship for future Nurse Leaders at the link below would be a lasting way to memorialize her dedicated contributions to nursing practice nationwide.
https://nvnursesfoundation.org/Donations/cdinauer.php

14/09/2026

Congratulations to our own Michelle Johnson Director of Nursing Education for being appointed to the WICHE Commission.

BOULDER, Colorado – Michelle Johnson, Director of Nursing Education for the Nevada Board of Nursing, has been appointed to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) by Gov. Joe Lombardo.

14/09/2026

The Nevada State Board of Nursing's board meeting will be held September 16-17, 2026 virtually and at the Nevada State Board of Nursing conference room located at 6005 Plumas Street Ste. 101 Reno, Nevada 89519. The link for the agenda is below:

31/07/2026

Our Board

21/07/2026

It is with gratitude and appreciation that we announce the retirement of Executive Director, Cathy Dinauer, MSN, RN, FRE, effective July 21, 2026. Cathy began her career with NSBN first as a Board Member appointed in 2012 and transitioned to employment beginning in 2014. For over ten years Cathy has led our organization with dedication, kindness and an unwavering commitment to the mission of the Nevada State Board of Nursing. She has guided us through periods of growth, strengthened our partnerships, and inspired both staff and community members alike.
The Board has begun the process of searching for our next Executive Director to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.
Please join us in expressing our appreciation to Cathy for her extraordinary service and countless contributions to the citizens of Nevada.
Nevada State Board of Nursing
July 21, 2026

20/07/2026

WORKFORCE SURVEY MESSAGE:

Dear Nevada State Board of Nursing Licensees and Certificate Holders,

Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 439A.116 and in coordination with the Health Care Workforce Working Group (https://www.dpbh.nv.gov/boards/hcwwg-information/), the Board of Nursing requests your participation in a brief voluntary workforce development survey. Your individual survey responses will not be provided to the Board of Nursing.

The survey will help inform statewide planning to address workforce needs, improve access to care, and support providers and patients. This survey also replaces phone surveys that help direct federal resources to areas of shortage.

The survey takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete. We have been informed that responses will remain confidential and reported only in aggregate. Data collected will be maintained and utilized by the Director of the Nevada Department of Human Services to support statewide workforce planning efforts.

Please complete the survey by July 30, 2026: NV Healthcare Workforce Survey .

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact:

Mitch DeValliere
Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Email: [email protected]

22/06/2026

The Board will be closed 7/3/26 for the 4th of July holiday.

22/06/2026

ATTN CNA candidates

The last day we are testing with Credentia is 6/28, anyone who hasn't been able to schedule will have to wait until testing begins with Headmasters in July. If you paid fees to Credentia but didn't test the fees will be fully refunded. If your information is in Credentia it will migrate over to Headmasters. Headmasters will be up by 7/1/26. We are working on finalizing information this week so we can put a statement on our website with the Headmasters link.

15/12/2025

The Board is hiring a CNA Training Program Specialist. The job description is below:

CNA Training Program Specialist Job Description

Job summary: The CNA training program specialist provides oversight to all CNA training programs and instructors to ensure compliance with the state and federal regulations. The CNA training program specialist reports to the director of nursing education. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m. position.

FSLA: Salaried exempt position.
Education and experience:
• Active Nevada RN license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing education or related field required.
• CNA instructor experience preferred.

Travel: Substantial travel is required.
Essential functions:
• Review and monitor nursing assistant training program applications for compliance with state and federal regulations including program content, length, ratio or classroom to skills training, instructor qualifications and quality of clinical supervision and present those findings to the Board.
• Review physical facilities used in classroom, skills training and clinical facilities for the administration of the competency evaluations.
• Review proposals for major curriculum changes and new program development and provide summaries and recommendations to the director of nursing education for action.
• Present training program surveys or reports to the Board for possible action including, suspension, withdrawal of approval, remediation, etc.
• Assist with training and consultation to health care providers, operators of training programs and the public regarding state and federal nurse assistant training regulations, applications procedures and survey procedures.
• Analyze regulatory changes to assess their impact on nurse assistant training and competency evaluation programs and facilities and agencies subject to the nurse assistant training requirements.
• Develop memos, responses to inquiries, and informational materials that clearly explain the
Board’s position related to nursing assistant programs and instructors.
• Identify, analyze and interpret data trends or patterns to prioritize needs and locate and define new process improvement opportunities and present those findings to the Board.
• Serves as liaison with CNA testing vendor and works with CNA programs and the director of nursing education to resolve issues with testing, including reviewing and revising test questions and conducting biannual testing workshops.
• Prepares annual CNA letter to the Bureau of Licensure and Certifications.
• Review, revise, develop and implement policies and procedures related to CNA training program and instructor processes, regulations and statutes.
• Processes initial and renewal CNA instructor applications.
• Research current nursing standards/practice and respond and record scope of practice inquiries.
• Complete ongoing training/education activities and cross training with other employees.

• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent critical thinking, deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of current issues in health research, particularly those related to the aging and disabled populations, medical terminology, and the principles and practices guiding CNA practice.
• Knowledge and skill in the principles of adult education and the development of instructional training and educational resources.
• Extensive knowledge of consultation, training, and educational techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes and administrative codes governing nurse assistant training and testing requirements.
• Knowledge of current professional nursing and interdisciplinary theory and practice.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well with others during conversations, projects, meetings or other collaborations.
• Ability to manage change and deal with situations as they arise while maintaining professionalism.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.

Duties, responsibilities and actives may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.