W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-7 - Reinstatement of APRN License

7.1. To be eligible for reinstatement of the APRN license, the applicant shall meet all current requirements and submit:

7.1.a. A completed Application for Licensure as an APRN on forms provided by the board for APRN license;

7.1.b. The current reinstatement application fee for APRN license in rule §19-12 Fees; and,

7.1.c. Submit evidence of current certification or re-certification directly to the board by a recognized national certifying organization.

7.2. Refresher Course Requirement

7.2.a. An individual applying for licensure reinstatement and who has been out of practice for more than 5 years shall provide evidence of passing an APRN nursing refresher course approved by the Board or an extensive orientation which shall:

7.2.a.1. Include the appropriate advanced practice role and population focus;

7.2.a.2. Be of sufficient length to satisfy the learning needs of the inactive advanced practice nurse and to assure that the advanced practice nurse meets the minimum standard for safe, competent care;

7.2.a.3. Cover the entire scope of the authorized advanced specialty area with content that will include, but not be limited to, that which is specified in board guidelines; and,

7.2.a.4. Include a supervised clinical component by a qualified preceptor who may be a practicing physician or other licensed graduate prepared health care provider with comparable practice focus and meets the following requirements:

7.2.a.4.a. Holds an active unencumbered license as an APRN, practicing physician, or other licensed graduate prepared health care provider with comparable practice focus approved by the Board;

7.2.a.4.b. Is in current practice in the same advanced role and population foci; and

7.2.a.4.c. Functions as a supervisor and teacher and evaluates the individual's performance in the clinical setting.

7.3. An APRN may place his or her advanced practice registered nursing license on inactive by informing the Board in writing if he or she determines to no longer practice in this role. In order for the license to become active, the licensee must meet the reinstatement requirements contained in this rule.

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W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-7