West Virginia Nursing CE & License Renewal Requirements (2026)
To renew, West Virginia registered nurses need 12 contact hrs / 2 yrs. The board also requires 2 mandatory topics (listed below). Renewal: Biennial. CE reporting: CE verified via CE Broker at renewal. Verified against the West Virginia board of nursing on 2026-10-16.
Hours
12 contact hrs / 2 yrs
Cycle & deadline
Biennial
LPN / LVN
LPN board: 24 contact hrs / 2 yrs incl 3 hrs substance abuse/drug diversion + 2 hrs veterans mental health; renew Mar 1–Jun 30 even years
Reporting
CE verified via CE Broker at renewal; upload certificates to CE Broker only if audited
Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: West Virginia board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page
West Virginia CE requirements by license type
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| RN | 12 contact hrs / 2 yrs |
| LPN / LVN | LPN board: 24 contact hrs / 2 yrs incl 3 hrs substance abuse/drug diversion + 2 hrs veterans mental health; renew Mar 1–Jun 30 even years |
Required (mandatory) topics in West Virginia
| Required topic |
|---|
| 2 hrs veterans' mental health |
| drug diversion/prescribing (3 hrs new, 1 hr/renewal if handling controlled substances) |
West Virginia license renewal deadline & cycle
Biennial
How to renew your West Virginia nursing license
- Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
- Complete your CE: 12 contact hrs / 2 yrs.
- Report or record CE: CE verified via CE Broker at renewal; upload certificates to CE Broker only if audited.
- Submit the renewal application and fee on the West Virginia board site.
- Keep certificates in case of audit.
Renewal fees & late renewal
RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.
Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.
CE Broker / reporting in West Virginia
CE verified via CE Broker at renewal; upload certificates to CE Broker only if audited
Is West Virginia a Nurse Licensure Compact state?
Yes. West Virginia is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Where to take West Virginia-approved CE
Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.
West Virginia nursing CE FAQ
How many CE hours does a West Virginia RN need?
12 contact hrs / 2 yrs.
When does a West Virginia nursing license expire?
Biennial.
What mandatory CE topics does West Virginia require?
Required topics: 2 hrs veterans' mental health; drug diversion/prescribing (3 hrs new, 1 hr/renewal if handling controlled substances).
Does West Virginia use CE Broker or require CE reporting?
CE verified via CE Broker at renewal; upload certificates to CE Broker only if audited.
Do West Virginia LPNs/LVNs need CE?
LPN board: 24 contact hrs / 2 yrs incl 3 hrs substance abuse/drug diversion + 2 hrs veterans mental health; renew Mar 1–Jun 30 even years.
Is West Virginia a compact (NLC) state?
Yes. West Virginia is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.
Sources & verification
Official source: https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/education/continuing-education
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.