W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-3 - APRN Licensure

3.1. An applicant for initial licensure as an APRN shall meet the following requirements:

3.1.a. Submit to the Board the required fee as specified in §19-12 Fees, verification of licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in this state and a completed advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license application on forms provided by the board, that includes, at minimum, the following information:

3.1.a.1. Graduation from a graduate program accredited by a nurse accrediting body that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or its successor organization as acceptable by the Board.

3.1.a.2. Verification of completion as evidenced by an official transcript with the official seal directly from a graduate program accredited by a nurse accrediting body that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and /or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or its successor organization as acceptable by the Board. Said verification shall include documentation verifying the date of graduation, credential conferred, and number of clinical hours completed. On and after January 2, 2015 the verification shall include evidence of completion of 3 separate graduate level courses in advanced physiology and pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, and advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents, role and population focus of the education program, and evidence of meeting the standards of nursing education in this state.

3.1.a.3. Verification of successful completion of the appropriate APRN national certification examination in the APRN role and population focus congruent with educational preparation.

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W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-3