W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-10 - National Certifying and Re-Certifying Organizations

10.1. A nationally established organization or agency which certifies registered nurses for advanced practice registered nursing shall be recognized by the board it is meets the following criteria:

10.1.a. The certifying body is an established national nursing organization or subdivision of this type of organization;

10.1.b. Eligibility requirements for certification are delineated;

10.1.c. Certification is offered in specialty areas of clinical practice consistent with the population focus;

10.1.d. Scope and standards of practice statements are established.

10.1.e. Mechanisms for determining continuing competency is established; and,

10.1.f. The certifying body is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties or the National commission for Certifying Agencies.

10.2. In case of national recertification, any licensure suspension shall immediately be removed, and no further discipline may occur, if information is provided indicating that recertification has not lapsed.

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W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-10