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WV Code § 30-7A-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7A. Practical Nurses|§30-7A-7. Renewal or Reinstatement of License

The license of every person licensed under the provisions of this article shall expire on June 30, next following the date of license. In order for such license to be renewed, the licensee shall comply with such rules and regulations of the board as are applicable to renewals. The renewal fee for all licenses shall be $5, subject to change by the board. Upon receipt of the renewal fee the board shall issue to the licensee a certificate of renewal for the current year, beginning July first and expiring June thirtieth of the following year. Such certificate shall render the holder thereof a legal practitioner for the period stated on the certificate of renewal. Any licensee who allows his or her license to lapse by failing to renew the license as provided above may be reinstated by the board on satisfactory explanation for such failure to renew his or her license and on payment of a reinstatement fee of $5, subject to change by the board, in addition to the renewal fee hereinbefore set out. Any person practicing practical nursing during the time his or her license has lapsed shall be considered an illegal practitioner and shall be subject to the penalties provided for violation of this article. A person licensed under the provisions of this article desiring to retire from practice temporarily shall give written notice of such desire to the board. Upon receipt of such notice the board shall place the name of such person upon the nonpracticing list. While remaining on this list the person shall not be subject to the payment of any renewal fees and shall not practice as a licensed practical nurse in the state. When such person desires to resume practice, application for renewal of license and payment of the renewal fee for the current year shall be made to the board.
WV Code § 30-7A-7a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7A. Practical Nurses|§30-7A-7a. Supplemental Fees to Fund Center for Nursing; Emergency Rules

(a) The board is authorized to assess a supplemental licensure fee not to exceed ten dollars per license per year. The supplemental licensure fee is to be used to fund the center for nursing and to carry out its purposes as set forth in article seven-b of this chapter. (b) The board shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to establish the supplemental licensure fee. (c) The board may promulgate emergency rules pursuant to the provisions of section fifteen, article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code for the initial fee assessment.
WV Code § 30-7A-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7A. Practical Nurses|§30-7A-8. Schools of Practical Nursing

 (a) A practical nursing program is determined to be board approved if approved by the board, or the program is accredited by a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. The accreditation is considered board approved and is exempt from board rules that require ongoing approval if the school or program maintains this accreditation.(b) By July 1, 2022, all practical nursing programs shall be accredited by a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. A program created after July 1, 2018, shall have 5 years to obtain accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.(c) The board may require information concerning the practical nursing program to be reported to the board by legislative rule. The requested information shall be consistent with information already being collected by the schools which is required to maintain the program’s accreditation.(d) The board shall approve a new practical nursing program until the program is accredited by a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
WV Code § 30-7A-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7A. Practical Nurses|§30-7A-9. Construction of Article; Acts Not Prohibited

The provisions of this article shall not be construed as prohibiting:(1) The care of a sick, disabled, injured, crippled or infirm person by a member or members of such person's family, or by close relatives, or by domestic servants, housekeepers or household aides thereof, whether employed regularly or because of emergency circumstances due to illness or other disabilities.(2) The work and services of auxiliary hospital personnel, such as nursing aides, maids, orderlies, technicians, volunteer workers and other like hospital employees.(3) Practical nursing by students enrolled in accredited schools for practical nursing incidental to their course of study.(4) Practice of nursing in this state by any legally qualified practical nurse of another state or country for a period not to exceed six months or whose engagement requires such practical nurse to accompany and care for a patient temporarily residing in this state during the period of such engagement.(5) Nursing services rendered by a graduate of an approved school of practical nursing working under qualified supervision during the period between completion of his or her course of nursing education and notification of the results of the first licensing examination following graduation. In cases of hardship and upon petition to the board, the board may grant an extension of such period to such graduate.
WV Code § 30-7A-10 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7A. Practical Nurses|§30-7A-10. Disciplinary Proceeding; Grounds for Discipline

The board shall have the right, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated under the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, to refuse to admit an applicant for the licensure examination for the hereinafter stated reasons, and also the board shall have the power to revoke or suspend any license to practice practical nursing issued by the board in accordance with the provisions of this article, or to otherwise discipline a licensee upon satisfactory proof that the person: (1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice practical nursing; or (2) is convicted of a felony; or (3) is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs; or (4) is mentally incompetent; or (5) is guilty of professional misconduct as defined by the board; or (6) who practices or attempts to practice without a license or who willfully or repeatedly violates any of the provisions of this article.
WV Code § 30-7A-11 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7A. Practical Nurses|§30-7A-11. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to: (1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license or record or aid or abet therein; or (2) practice practical nursing unless duly licensed to do so under the provisions of this article; or (3) use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed practical nurse unless duly licensed so to practice under the provisions of this article; or (4) practice practical nursing during the time his or her license issued under the provisions of this article shall be suspended or revoked; or (5) conduct a school of practical nursing or a course for training of practical nurses unless the school or course has been accredited by the board; or (6) otherwise violate any provision of this article.Any person convicted of any such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than $100.
WV Code § 30-7B-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7B. Center for Nursing|§30-7B-1. Definitions

As used in this article, the following words and phrases have the meanings ascribed to them:(a) "Board" means the Board of Directors for the West Virginia Center for Nursing;(b) "Center" means the West Virginia Center for Nursing;(c) "Commission" means the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission; and(d) "Center for Nursing Fund" means the special revenue account established in section four, article three, chapter eighteen-c of this code.
WV Code § 30-7B-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7B. Center for Nursing|§30-7B-2. West Virginia Center for Nursing

(a) The West Virginia Center for Nursing is continued for the purpose of addressing the issues of recruitment and retention of nurses in West Virginia.(b) The commission shall satisfy the following requirements:(1) Provide suitable office space for the center;(2) Provide staff support for the center as necessary;(3) Share statistics and other pertinent information with the center;(4) Work cooperatively with the center to assist it in achieving its objectives; and(5) Utilize moneys from the Center for Nursing Fund to perform its duties required by this article.
WV Code § 30-7B-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7B. Center for Nursing|§30-7B-3. Center's Powers and Duties

The center shall satisfy the following requirements:(a) Establish a statewide strategic plan to address the nursing shortage in West Virginia;(b) Collect, evaluate and disseminate data regarding nurse availability and shortage areas;(c) Establish and maintain a website to disseminate information about the center and its mission, and educational opportunities and financial aid available in West Virginia;(d) Evaluate capacity for expansion of nursing programs, including the availability of faculty, clinical laboratories, computers and software, library holdings and supplies;(e) Consult with and advise the commission regarding the commission's administration of the nursing scholarship program designed to benefit nurses who practice in hospitals and other health care institutions or teach in state nursing programs as provided in section four, article three, chapter eighteen-c of this code; and(f) Perform other activities necessary or expedient to accomplish the purposes and implement the provisions of this article.
WV Code § 30-7B-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7B. Center for Nursing|§30-7B-4. Board of Directors

(a) The center is governed by a board of directors consisting of the following members appointed by the Governor:(1) Two representatives from the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, as follows:(A) One representing a bachelor or higher degree program; and(B) One representing an associate degree program;(2) One representative from the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses;(3) One representative from the West Virginia Nurses Association;(4) One nurse representing a rural health care facility;(5) One director of nursing;(6) One health care administrator;(7) One registered professional staff nurse engaged in direct patient care;(8) One licensed practical nurse engaged in direct patient care;(9) Two citizen members as required by section four-a, article one, chapter thirty of this code;(10) Two ex officio, nonvoting members, as follows:(A) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources or his or her designee; and(B) A representative from WorkForce West Virginia.(b) Members are appointed for four-year terms. A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.(c) The board shall elect annually from its voting members a president and a secretary as required by section three, article one, chapter thirty of this code. A majority of the appointed members constitutes a quorum.(d) The Governor shall fill any vacancy within thirty days of occurrence.(e) The members of the board who are in office on the effective date of this section, unless sooner removed, shall continue to serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified.
WV Code § 30-7B-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7B. Center for Nursing|§30-7B-5. Powers and Duties of the Board of Directors

(a) The board has the following powers and duties:(1) Determine policy for the operation of the center to accomplish the purposes of this article; and(2) Advise the commission on matters pertaining to the administration of the Nursing Scholarship Program pursuant to section four, article three, chapter eighteen-c of this code.(b) The commission shall provide to the board administrative and professional staff support as needed from the Center for Nursing Fund.
WV Code § 30-7B-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7B. Center for Nursing|§30-7B-6. Expense Reimbursement

(a) Members of the board serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred for each day, or portion thereof, in which they are engaged in the discharge of official duties. Reimbursements are made in a manner consistent with guidelines of the travel management office of the commission.(b) The commission shall provide reimbursement for members' expenses from the Center for Nursing Fund.
WV Code § 30-7B-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7B. Center for Nursing|§30-7B-7. Reports

The center shall report by December 1, 2014, and biennially thereafter, to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability and the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability on its progress in developing a statewide strategic plan to address the nursing shortage in West Virginia and on any other issues the board considers relevant to the practice of nursing in this state. Additionally, the board shall provide drafts of any legislation needed to implement recommendations of the center's strategic plan.
WV Code § 30-7C-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7C. Dialysis Technicians|§30-7C-1. Definitions

As used in this article:(1) "Approved dialysis technician training program" means any board approved program used to train dialysis technicians including, but not limited to, a Board approved dialysis facility-sponsored training program or another state approved program.(2) "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses.(3) "Dialysis care" means performing and monitoring dialysis procedures which includes initiating and discontinuing dialysis, drawing blood, and administering medications authorized under section seven of this article.(4) "Dialysis technician trainee" means an individual enrolled in an approved dialysis technician program.(5) "Direct supervision" means initial and ongoing direction, procedural guidance, observation and evaluation, and the on-site presence of a registered nurse or physician.(6) "Facility" means any entity that is certified by the Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification to provide dialysis services.(7) "West Virginia dialysis technician or dialysis technician" means an individual certified by the board who has successfully completed an approved dialysis technician training program and who has achieved national certification as a dialysis technician, or an individual who meets the requirements set forth in subsection (b), section three of this article.
WV Code § 30-7C-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7C. Dialysis Technicians|§30-7C-2. Authority to Delegate Care; Dialysis Care by Trainees in Approved Program

(a) A registered professional nurse licensed under the provisions of article seven of this chapter may delegate dialysis care to a dialysis technician if:(1) The dialysis technician has completed the requirements set forth in this article and established by the board by legislative rule;(2) The registered professional nurse considers the dialysis technician to be competent; and(3) The dialysis technician provides the care under the direct supervision of the registered professional nurse.(b) A registered professional nurse licensed under the provisions of article seven of this chapter may not delegate dialysis care to an individual who is listed on the nurse aide abuse registry with a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property.(c) Nothing in this article may be construed to prohibit a dialysis technician trainee from performing dialysis care as a part of and within the scope of the clinical skills instruction segment of an approved dialysis technician training program.
WV Code § 30-7C-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7C. Dialysis Technicians|§30-7C-3. Qualifications; Exceptions; Application Form and Fees

(a) To be certified by the board as a dialysis technician, an individual shall demonstrate that he or she:(1) Is of good moral character;(2) Has acquired at least a high school diploma, general equivalency diploma or equivalent;(3) Has successfully completed an approved dialysis technician training program;(4) Has achieved national certification as a dialysis technician; and(5) Has met such other qualifications required by the board by legislative rule.(b) An applicant for certification shall file with the board an application as established by the board demonstrating that he or she has met the qualifications set forth in this section, and pay an application fee as established by legislative rule.(c) (1) The board may, upon receipt of a completed application and fee in accordance with legislative rule, issue a temporary permit to practice as a dialysis technician to any applicant who has completed a board approved dialysis technician training program. (2) A temporary permit is effective from the date of issuance until three days after the receipt by the applicant and the board of the results of the certification examination or after eighteen months whichever is sooner, unless the board revokes the temporary permit prior to its expiration. (3) A temporary permit may be renewed one time for an additional eighteen months from the renewal date unless the board revokes the temporary permit prior to its expiration, under the following circumstances:(A) The national certification has lapsed, and (B) A dialysis technician is required to work to qualify for recertification.(d) A dialysis technician previously licensed under this article is continued to be licensed and is eligible to renew.
WV Code § 30-7C-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7C. Dialysis Technicians|§30-7C-4. Use of Title &Quotwest Virginia Dialysis Technician" or &Quotdialysis Technician"; Dialysis Technician Trainees

(a) An individual certified by the board as a dialysis technician pursuant to the provisions of this article shal1 be known as a West Virginia dialysis technician or dialysis technician and may use the initials "D.T." after his or her name. After June 30, 2005, no other individual may use the title, abbreviation or any other words, letters, figures, signs or devices to indicate that he or she is a dialysis technician.(b) An individual enrolled in an approved dialysis technician training program shall use the title dialysis technician trainee. A dialysis technician trainee shall adhere to the standards for dialysis technicians and is subject to disciplinary action by the board as provided in the board’s rules.
WV Code § 30-7C-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7C. Dialysis Technicians|§30-7C-5. Authorized Activities

A dialysis technician is authorized to perform the following, under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse or a licensed physician:(1) Preparation and initiation of dialysis access sites; (2) Initiating, delivering or discontinuing dialysis care; and(3) Administration of the following medications only:(A) Heparin to prime the pump, initiate treatment or for administration throughout the treatment, in an amount prescribed by a physician or other authorized practitioner. This may be done intravenously, peripherally via a fistula needle or in another clinically acceptable manner;(B) Normal saline via the dialysis extra corporeal circuit as needed throughout the dialysis procedure; and(C) Intradermal anesthetic in an amount prescribed by a physician or other authorized practitioner;(4) Obtaining a blood specimen via the dialysis extra corporeal circuit or a peripheral access site;(5) Reporting changes that arise in conjunction with dialysis care to the registered nurse or physician; and(6) Engaging in other acts as delegated by the registered nurse or physician in order to provide dialysis care.
WV Code § 30-7C-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7C. Dialysis Technicians|§30-7C-6. Approval of Training Programs and Testing Standards

(a) The Board shall prescribe standards for approved dialysis technician training programs, and prescribe testing standards and requirements, by legislative rule.(b) Persons and organizations providing training programs and testing services must be approved by the board.(c) Approval may be denied or withdrawn for failure to meet the standards set out in code or rule.
WV Code § 30-7C-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 7C. Dialysis Technicians|§30-7C-7. Powers and Duties of Board; Rule-Making Authority

(a) The Board may:(1) Adopt and amend rules consistent with this article necessary to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of this article, including disciplinary rules;(2) Prescribe standards for preparing individuals for the role of dialysis technician under this article;(3) Provide for standards for approved dialysis technician training programs;(4) Accredit educational programs for the preparation of dialysis technicians that meet the requirements of this article;(5) Provide surveys of educational programs when the board considers it necessary;(6) Approve, reapprove and prescribe standards for testing organizations and the tests offered by organizations for dialysis technicians;(7) Deny or withdraw approval of testing organizations;(8) Prescribe standards for dialysis technician trainees;(9) Issue, renew or revoke temporary permits, endorsements and certifications for dialysis technicians;(10) Deny or withdraw accreditation of approved dialysis technician training programs for failure to meet or maintain prescribed standards required by this article and by the board;(11) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a dialysis technician;(12) Keep a record of all proceedings of the board; and (13) Further regulate, as necessary, dialysis technicians: Provided, That the board is not authorized to establish staffing ratios.(b) The Board shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of the code to:(1) Prescribe standards for training programs;(2) Prescribe testing standards and requirements;(3) Prescribe requirements for persons and organizations providing training programs and testing services;(4) Assess fees for the certification of dialysis technicians, approval of training programs, tests and providers of training programs and testing services, and other services performed by the board; and(5) Provide for any other requirements necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) The Board may promulgate emergency rules pursuant to the provisions of section fifteen, article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code for the purposes set forth in this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of section fifteen, article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to the contrary, the legislative rule proposed by the board of Registered Professional Nurses entitled "Dialysis Technicians", [19CSR13] and authorized as an emergency rule by the Secretary of State on August 5, 2005, shall continue in full force and effect as an emergency rule until July 1, 2007, unless disapproved or authorized as a legislative rule, or otherwise amended by an Act of the Legislature.