Nurses have many responsibilities and one of those is renewing their licenses on time. The 2024Â West Virginia nursing license renewal period is right around the corner, so there is not much time left to investigate updated renewal information.Â
That’s why our team has put together this article. It includes the last day to renew, contact hour requirements, and the consequences of missing the deadline.Â
If you don’t renew on time, then your license will lapse, and you won’t be able to practice nursing.Â
RNs must complete 12 hours of CEUs. Of the 12 hours of required continuing education for renewal, three must be for drug diversion training (one-time requirement). Â Â
Nursing CE Central’s 2024 West Virginia Renewal Bundle includes all required CE courses for RNs. Â
LPNs are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years. Of the 24 hours, two must be on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families, three must be on substance abuse, and two must be on end-of-life care (one-time requirement).Â
RNs renew on a two-year cycle as of August 2022 and their licenses are due for renewal in even-numbered years. They’re required to complete CE for the 2024 license renewal period. Â
LPNs renew their licenses annually. However, they only need to report continuing education units every other renewal or every two years. Please confirm directly with the WV Board of Examiners for LPNs to verify if you must report continuing education this year if you are unsure. Their email is [email protected].Â
No, you don’t need to complete a test to fulfill your nursing continuing education requirements for renewal.
RNs must submit their continuing education through CE Broker. Nursing CE Central automatically and instantaneously reports all completed certificates to them. Nurses who use a different CEU provider may need to submit their credits to CE Broker manually.
 LPNs don’t have to submit their continuing education through CE Broker and only need to attest to CEU completion to the board. Â
Yes, both the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses and the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses accept continuing education from Nursing CE Central for purposes of license renewal.Â
The West Virginia LPN Board recommends that licensed practical nurses keep these records for a minimum of four years in the event they are selected for an audit.Â
The West Virginia RN Board of Nursing recommends that registered nurses keep these records for a minimum of two years in the event they are selected for an audit.Â
Nursing CE Central keeps a record of all completed certificates and they can be easily accessed by logging onto the website. Â
LPNs must renew by June 30, 2024. RNs must renew by October 31st, 2024. Â
If you don’t renew on time, then your license will lapse, and you won’t be able to practice nursing.Â
No. You cannot continue to work until your license is active. If you practice with a lapsed/expired license, you may be subject to penalty fees.Â
Most RNs will only need fulfilled CE requirements and submit proof of completion through CE Broker, along with a valid method of payment, to complete their renewal through the nurse portal.Â
Most LPNs will only need fulfilled CE requirements, along with a valid method of payment, to complete their renewal through the nurse portal.Â
LPNs can check the status of their renewal application through the license lookup portal of the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.
RNs can check the status of their renewal application through the license verification portal of the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses.
The board can be contacted in the following ways:Â
Website: https://wvrnboard.wv.govÂ
Address: 5001 MacCorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, WV 25309Â
Email: [email protected]Â
Phone Number: 304-744-0900Â
The board can be contacted in the following ways:
Website: http://www.lpnboard.state.wv.us
Address: 101 Dee Drive, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25311
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 304-558-3572
Visit our West Virgina nursing license renewal page for more information or to begin online CE courses.
Love what you read?
Share our insider knowledge and tips!
Read More
Licensing Info | Nursing Certifications Nurse Continuing Education for Nursing Do’s and Don’ts Nursing is a demanding profession; it takes time to learn the ropes and start feeling confident. Some behaviors can bring you closer to your professional goals,...
Licensing Info | Nursing Certifications You Know You’re an RN When You Take These Nursing Continuing Education Courses You’re a nurse everywhere you go, not just at work. In fact, you know you’re an RN when you don’t have a gag reflex anymore...
Licensing Info | Nursing Certifications Nursing CEUs: Bundles VS Individual Courses Nursing CEUs can be completed individually or as a bundle. Each continuing education approach has different advantages and disadvantages to consider before making a purchase. In this...