Below is the primary license information and continuing education requirements for nurses licensed in West Virginia. Please visit the West Virginia Board of Nursing CE and West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses CE pages for more information on continuing education requirements.
Licensing information
Licensing fees by examination (first-time nurses):
- NCLEX exam fee: $200
- Application fee: $70 (RN)
Licensing fees by endorsement (already have RN licensure):
- Application fees: $100 (RN); $35 (APRN, $125 limited Rx authority)
- Temporary permit: $25 (RN)
License renewal fees:
- Application fees: $67 (RN); $35 (APRN)
*Fees are subject to change
**Most states require a background check but prices are not always listed
Steps to renew your West Virginia nursing license
- Verify the status of your license
Visit the Verification page to confirm your license.
- Complete your West Virginia nursing continuing education requirements before your license expires
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- Go to the West Virginia Board of Nursing to enter your renewal application
Visit the Renewal Information page for specific requirements. West Virginia is a compact state. If your Primary State of Residency is in another compact state do not apply for licensure in West Virginia unless you are declaring West Virginia as your Primary State of Residency.
Continuing education requirements
RN: 12 contact hours each year
Special requirements:
- 2 contact hours for mental health conditions common to veterans and their families annually; and
- 3 contact hours in chemical dependence/substance abuse disorders at initial licensure, and 1 hour every renewal period thereafter; and
- One-time requirement of 2 contact hours in end-of-life care with pain management at initial renewal
LPN: 24 contact hours of CEUs and 400 clock hours every 2 years
APRN: 24 contact hours every 2 years (12 hours of pharmacotherapeutics and 12 hours of clinical management of patients)
Special requirements:
- 2 contact hours for mental health conditions common to veterans and their families annually; and
- 3 contact hours in chemical dependence/substance abuse disorders at initial licensure, and 1 hour every renewal period thereafter; and
- One-time requirement of 2 contact hours in end-of-life care with pain management at initial renewal
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Incredible Health offers ANCC-accredited continuing education courses for nurses in all 50 states, 100% free and online. The West Virginia RN Board and the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses accept courses that are ANCC accredited.
Additionally, West Virginia is a nursing compact state, which allows nurses to hold multi-state licenses.
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Contact information
West Virginia RN Board
Phone: (304) 744-0900
Fax: (304) 744-0600
Website: https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
90 MacCorkle Ave SW #203
South Charleston, WV 25303
West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses
Phone: (304) 558-3572
Fax: (304) 558-4367
Website: http://www.lpnboard.state.wv.us/
101 Dee Drive, Suite 100
Charleston, WV 25311
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