West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 19 - Registered Nurses, WV Board of › Title 19 - PROCEDURAL RULES WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSES › Series 19-03 - Requirements for Registration and Licensure and Conduct Constituting Professional Misconduct › Section 19-3-3 - Application for Licensure by_Examination as a Registered Nurse

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 28, July 12, 2024
3.1. An applicant for licensure by exam as a
				Registered Nurse shall:
3.1.a. Applicants
				educated in the United States or United States Territory shall:
3.1.a.1. Have completed an approved four-year
				high school course of study or an equivalent thereof, as determined by the
				appropriate educational agency;
3.1.a.2. Be at least 18 years of
				age;
3.1.a.3. Have completed a
				prelicensure nursing education program approved by the board, or a program that
				meets criteria comparable to those established by the West Virginia Board of
				Registered Nurses in 19CSR01. An official transcript showing the type of degree
				and date conferred shall be sent directly to the office of the board from a
				board approved nursing education program with an affidavit of graduation from
				the nursing education program as proof of education. The board will not
				consider an application for approval until the final, official transcript is
				received in the board office; and,
3.1.a.4. The applicant shall submit state and
				federal criminal history records information using fingerprints or other
				biometric data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency
				responsible for retaining this state's criminal records.
3.1.a.5. Report any criminal conviction, nolo
				contendere plea, Alford plea, deferred judgment, or other pleas arrangements in
				lieu of conviction.
3.1.a.6. Report
				any condition or impairment (including but not limited to substance abuse, or a
				mental emotional or nervous disorder or condition) which in any way currently
				affects or limits your ability to practice safely and in a competent and
				professional manner.
3.1.a.7.
				Report any actions taken or initiated against any professional or occupational
				license, registration or certification.
3.1.a.8. Identify any state, territory or
				country in which the applicant holds a professional license or credential, if
				applicable. Provide the number and status of the license or credential as well
				as the original state or country of licensure or credentialing.
3.1.a.9. Provide employment information
				including current employer if employed in health care, including address,
				telephone number, position and dates of employment and previous employer in
				health care if any, if current employment is less than 12 months.
3.1.a.10. Provide information regarding
				whether the application previously applied for a license in another
				jurisdiction and either was denied a license, or withdrew the application or
				allowed the application to expire, if applicable.
3.1.a.11. Provide detailed explanation and
				supporting documentation for each affirmative answer to questions, as
				applicable, regarding the applicant's background.
3.1.a.12. Submit a completed board
				application and pay the required fee for licensure by examination set forth in
				the board's rule, Fees, 19 CSR 12. Payment shall be in the form established by
				the West Virginia Board for Registered Nurses. Application fees are not
				refundable, nor applicable to other test dates.
3.1.a.13 An approved applicant for licensure
				by examination shall submit an application directly to the contracted test
				service for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) with the
				application fee prior to the date the applicant wishes to take the examination.
				The authorization to test for any one application is valid for 90 days, and may
				not be extended.