How many CE hours do nurses need in West Virginia?

Registered Nurses (RN) in West Virginia need 12 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.

What are the mandatory CE topics in West Virginia?

West Virginia has no blanket mandatory CE topics beyond the total hour requirement, but some apply conditionally: Safe Prescribing and Drug Diversion (New Licensees) (see the requirements table for who and when).

What is the RN renewal fee in West Virginia?

The RN renewal fee in West Virginia is $90. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board) portal before submitting.

When are nursing licenses due for renewal in West Virginia?

West Virginia nursing licenses are due june 30 of even-numbered years (rn); june 30 of odd-numbered years (aprn); june 30 annually (lpn).

Is West Virginia part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

Yes. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.

Does West Virginia require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?

Yes. West Virginia requires nurses to use CE Broker to track and submit continuing education hours for license renewal.

What license types does West Virginia regulate?

West Virginia regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.

How many CE hours do LPNs need in West Virginia?

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in West Virginia need 24 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal. The LPN renewal fee is $40.

What does APRN renewal require in West Virginia?

APRNs in West Virginia complete 24 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $90. West Virginia also requires 12 hours of Pharmacotherapeutics (APRN) per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Renewal deadlines in West Virginia differ by license type: June 30 of even-numbered years (RN); June 30 of odd-numbered years (APRN); June 30 annually (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

West Virginia RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, West Virginia RNs must complete 12 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $90.

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Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	12 contact hours
Renewal fee (RN)	$90
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See nurse salary by state

West Virginia requires RNs to complete 12 contact hours of continuing education per two-year renewal cycle, while LPNs must complete 24 hours and APRNs must complete 24 hours (including 12 in pharmacotherapeutics and 12 in clinical management practice). West Virginia has separate boards for RNs/APRNs and LPNs. RN licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years; APRN licenses expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years. The RN renewal fee is waived for active APRN holders. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state and partners with CE Broker for tracking continuing education compliance.

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How to Renew Your West Virginia Nursing License

1Log in to the West Virginia RN Board online portal at wvrnboard.wv.gov
2Navigate to the license renewal section and select your license type
3Verify that you have completed the required CE hours (12 for RN, 24 for LPN, 24 for APRN) from Board-approved providers
4Confirm your CE records are up to date in CE Broker
5Answer all disclosure and attestation questions
6Pay the renewal fee ($90 for RN, $90 for APRN, $40 for LPN)
7Submit the renewal application before June 30

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CE Hours by License Type

West Virginia ranks #40 of 51 for RN renewal burden, one of the lightest in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	12 / 2 yrs	$90
APRN	24 / 2 yrs	$90
LPN	24 / 2 yrs	$40

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APRN renewal in West Virginia. 12 hours of Pharmacotherapeutics (APRN) apply per renewal cycle (details in the requirements table below). Renewal deadlines here differ by license type; see Important Deadlines below. The board is only one clock: your national certification and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles. Full West Virginia APRN renewal guide

CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
General Continuing Education (RN)	12	Required	RN	RNs must complete 12 contact hours of continuing education from a Board-approved provider during each two-year renewal cycle.
General Continuing Education (LPN)	24	Required	LPN	LPNs must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years, including required topic-specific hours.
Safe Prescribing and Drug Diversion (New Licensees)	3	Conditional	RN	Newly licensed RNs must complete 3 hours of CE on safe prescribing and drug diversion within 1 year of receiving their initial license (included in total CE hours).
Pharmacotherapeutics (APRN)	12	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	APRNs must complete 12 hours of pharmacotherapeutics (advanced pharmacology) continuing education per renewal cycle.
Clinical Management Practice (APRN)	12	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	APRNs must complete 12 hours of clinical management practice (advanced assessment, diagnoses, outcome identification, and planning) continuing education per renewal cycle.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): West Virginia CNA renewal is handled by the state nurse-aide registry, not the Board of Nursing, and follows a work-hours / in-service model rather than the CE above. Check your state nurse-aide registry for CNA requirements.

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: June 30 of even-numbered years (RN); June 30 of odd-numbered years (APRN); June 30 annually (LPN)
Grace Period: No formal grace period. Licenses lapse if not renewed by June 30. Practicing on a lapsed license is prohibited and reinstatement is required.
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 2 years in case of audit by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board)

Important Notes

• West Virginia has separate boards for RNs/APRNs and LPNs
• RN renewal requires 12 CE hours; LPN renewal requires 24 CE hours; APRN renewal requires 24 CE hours
• APRNs must complete 12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics and 12 hours in clinical management practice
• West Virginia partners with CE Broker for CE tracking
• West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• RN licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years; APRN licenses expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the West Virginia RN Board.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCState Board of Nursing

CBCE Broker reporting is required in West Virginia

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Late Fees & Reinstatement

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $115

Already lapsed? The West Virginia re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees are exempt from CE for the first renewal cycle

CE Audit Information

The West Virginia RN Board conducts random annual CE audits.

Frequently asked questions about West Virginia nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in West Virginia?: Registered Nurses (RN) in West Virginia need 12 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.
What are the mandatory CE topics in West Virginia?: West Virginia has no blanket mandatory CE topics beyond the total hour requirement, but some apply conditionally: Safe Prescribing and Drug Diversion (New Licensees) (see the requirements table for who and when).
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in West Virginia?: Nursing licenses in West Virginia must be renewed every 2 years. The West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board) oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in West Virginia?: The RN renewal fee in West Virginia is $90. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board) portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in West Virginia?: West Virginia nursing licenses are due june 30 of even-numbered years (rn); june 30 of odd-numbered years (aprn); june 30 annually (lpn).
Is West Virginia part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does West Virginia require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: Yes. West Virginia requires nurses to use CE Broker to track and submit continuing education hours for license renewal.
What license types does West Virginia regulate?: West Virginia regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in West Virginia?: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in West Virginia need 24 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal. The LPN renewal fee is $40.
What does APRN renewal require in West Virginia?: APRNs in West Virginia complete 24 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $90. West Virginia also requires 12 hours of Pharmacotherapeutics (APRN) per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Renewal deadlines in West Virginia differ by license type: June 30 of even-numbered years (RN); June 30 of odd-numbered years (APRN); June 30 annually (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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West Virginia RN License Renewal Requirements

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As of 2026, West Virginia RNs must complete 12 contact hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. The RN renewal fee is $90.

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Quick Facts

Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Total CE hours (RN)	12 contact hours
Renewal fee (RN)	$90
Compact state (NLC)	Yes, NLC member · check your eligibility
License types	RN, APRN, LPN
Typical pay	See nurse salary by state

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How to Renew Your West Virginia Nursing License

1Log in to the West Virginia RN Board online portal at wvrnboard.wv.gov
2Navigate to the license renewal section and select your license type
3Verify that you have completed the required CE hours (12 for RN, 24 for LPN, 24 for APRN) from Board-approved providers
4Confirm your CE records are up to date in CE Broker
5Answer all disclosure and attestation questions
6Pay the renewal fee ($90 for RN, $90 for APRN, $40 for LPN)
7Submit the renewal application before June 30

Visit the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board) website for the official renewal portal.

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CE Hours by License Type

West Virginia ranks #40 of 51 for RN renewal burden, one of the lightest in the country.See the CE Burden Index

Type	CE hours	Renewal fee
RN	12 / 2 yrs	$90
APRN	24 / 2 yrs	$90
LPN	24 / 2 yrs	$40

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CE Requirements

Category	Hours	Required	Types	Description
General Continuing Education (RN)	12	Required	RN	RNs must complete 12 contact hours of continuing education from a Board-approved provider during each two-year renewal cycle.
General Continuing Education (LPN)	24	Required	LPN	LPNs must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years, including required topic-specific hours.
Safe Prescribing and Drug Diversion (New Licensees)	3	Conditional	RN	Newly licensed RNs must complete 3 hours of CE on safe prescribing and drug diversion within 1 year of receiving their initial license (included in total CE hours).
Pharmacotherapeutics (APRN)	12	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	APRNs must complete 12 hours of pharmacotherapeutics (advanced pharmacology) continuing education per renewal cycle.
Clinical Management Practice (APRN)	12	Required	APRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNP	APRNs must complete 12 hours of clinical management practice (advanced assessment, diagnoses, outcome identification, and planning) continuing education per renewal cycle.

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Important Deadlines

Renewal Due: June 30 of even-numbered years (RN); June 30 of odd-numbered years (APRN); June 30 annually (LPN)
Grace Period: No formal grace period. Licenses lapse if not renewed by June 30. Practicing on a lapsed license is prohibited and reinstatement is required.
CE Completion Window: All CE must be completed during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
Record Retention: Keep CE certificates for at least 2 years in case of audit by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board)

Important Notes

• West Virginia has separate boards for RNs/APRNs and LPNs
• RN renewal requires 12 CE hours; LPN renewal requires 24 CE hours; APRN renewal requires 24 CE hours
• APRNs must complete 12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics and 12 hours in clinical management practice
• West Virginia partners with CE Broker for CE tracking
• West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state
• RN licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years; APRN licenses expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years
• This information is for guidance only. Always verify requirements with the West Virginia RN Board.

CE Providers & Renewal

Approved CE Providers

ANCCState Board of Nursing

CBCE Broker reporting is required in West Virginia

Renew Online

Late Fees & Reinstatement

Reinstatement Fees

RN: $115

Already lapsed? The West Virginia re-entry guide covers refresher rules, costs by lapse length, and the path back.

First-Time Licensee Exemption

First-time licensees are exempt from CE for the first renewal cycle

CE Audit Information

The West Virginia RN Board conducts random annual CE audits.

Frequently asked questions about West Virginia nursing renewal

How many CE hours do nurses need in West Virginia?: Registered Nurses (RN) in West Virginia need 12 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal.
What are the mandatory CE topics in West Virginia?: West Virginia has no blanket mandatory CE topics beyond the total hour requirement, but some apply conditionally: Safe Prescribing and Drug Diversion (New Licensees) (see the requirements table for who and when).
What is the renewal cycle for nursing licenses in West Virginia?: Nursing licenses in West Virginia must be renewed every 2 years. The West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board) oversees license renewals.
What is the RN renewal fee in West Virginia?: The RN renewal fee in West Virginia is $90. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board) portal before submitting.
When are nursing licenses due for renewal in West Virginia?: West Virginia nursing licenses are due june 30 of even-numbered years (rn); june 30 of odd-numbered years (aprn); june 30 annually (lpn).
Is West Virginia part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?: Yes. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so an NLC multistate license allows practice in all compact states.
Does West Virginia require CE Broker for tracking continuing education?: Yes. West Virginia requires nurses to use CE Broker to track and submit continuing education hours for license renewal.
What license types does West Virginia regulate?: West Virginia regulates the following nursing license types: RN, APRN, LPN.
How many CE hours do LPNs need in West Virginia?: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in West Virginia need 24 continuing education hours every 2 years for license renewal. The LPN renewal fee is $40.
What does APRN renewal require in West Virginia?: APRNs in West Virginia complete 24 CE hours every 2 years for board renewal. The APRN renewal fee is $90. West Virginia also requires 12 hours of Pharmacotherapeutics (APRN) per renewal cycle (see the requirements table for details on who it applies to). Renewal deadlines in West Virginia differ by license type: June 30 of even-numbered years (RN); June 30 of odd-numbered years (APRN); June 30 annually (LPN). Your national certification renews separately with its certifying body on its own cycle.

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