W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-6 - Application for Renewal of License as an APRN

6.1. An applicant for license renewal as an APRN shall submit to the Board the required fee for APRN license for renewal, as specified in rule §19-12 Fees; and a completed APRN license renewal application on forms provided by the board including the following:

6.1.a. Detailed explanation and supporting documentation for each affirmative answer to questions regarding the applicant's background.

6.1.b. Evidence of completion of a minimum of 24 contact hours obtained within the most recent licensure renewal cycle; 12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics, 8 of which may be used for renewal and reinstatement of Limited Prescriptive Authority in accordance with WV19CSR8 and 12 hours in the clinical management of patients from an approved continuing education provider recognized by the Board. 12 hours may count toward the continuing education requirement for the registered nurse license according to WV19CSR11.

6.1.c. Evidence of current certification(s), or recertification as applicable, by a national professional certification organization that meets the requirements of the rule governing such programs.

6.2. An APRN who fails to renew the registered nurse license or privilege or is otherwise unable to legally practice as a registered nurse shall not practice as or use the title of APRN until:

6.2.a. A current active license has been issued by the board or a privilege is recognized by the board; and,

6.2.b. The APRN license has been reinstated.

6.3. An APRN shall provide evidence of current certification directly to the board by a recognized national certifying organization upon recertification and at the request of the board.

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W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-6