If you’re an LVN/LPN looking to renew your West Virginia nursing license, here’s a quick summary of what you need.
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When do West Virginia LVN/LPNs need to renew their licenses?
The West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses requires all LVN/LPNs in the state to complete 24 hours of CE every two (2) years. The current license renewal deadline is June 30, 2024.
Continuing education requirements for West Virginia LVN/LPNs
The Board of Examiners requires West Virginia LVN/LPNs to complete five 5 hours of CE on mandatory topics, plus a 2-hour, one-time requirement. Mandatory topics including the following:
- Substance Abuse (3 hours). This is a recurring requirement. Effective with the reporting period ending in 2014, each licensee must have completed at least three (3) contact hours in the topic of substance abuse to renew their LPN license. This must be completed during each subsequent reporting period.
- Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans and Veteran Family Members (2 hours). This is a recurring requirement. Effective with the reporting period ending in 2018, each licensee must have completed at least two (2) contact hours in the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans to renew the LPN license. This must be completed during each subsequent reporting period.
- End-of-Life Care (2 hours). This is a one-time requirement.
Are there any limitations to CE course topics?
The following activities are not acceptable for continuing education credit:
- Job related clinical practice
- Development and presentation of programs as part of the licensees on-going job responsibilities
- Orientation and update of policies and procedures specific to the licensee’s employing facility
- Activities which are part of a licensee’s usual job responsibility
Save time with the 24-hour West Virginia LPN CE Requirements Package.
Where can I complete my CE hours to renew my LVN/LPN license in West Virginia?
Browse dozens of nursing CE courses, all accessible 24/7 in Elite’s online library. Click here to learn more about your West Virginia LVN/LPN nursing continuing education requirements.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nursing boards in all states requiring continuing education (CE) accept courses offered by ANCC accredited providers. West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses, provider #50-4007. Colibri Healthcare, LLC submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful course completion.
