West Virginia nursing CE requirements
RN license renewal · checked against the board on 2026-10-29
- Contact hours
- 12
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Required topics
- 1
West Virginia RNs need 12 contact hours every 2 years.
Required topics
- 3 h safe prescribing and drug diversion (once, within 1 year of initial license; waiver if not handling controlled substances)
Good to know
First renewal after initial licensure: only the 3 h safe prescribing and drug diversion course is required; the 12 h starts with the next cycle.
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RN rules only; advanced-practice, LPN and first-renewal rules can differ. Boards change their rules, so confirm with the West Virginia Board of Nursing before you renew. General information, not legal advice. RN PocketPal does not award CE credit.