All RNs in the State of West Virginia who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education for license renewal.

The West Virginia Board of Nursing will not accept courses approved for less than 1.0 contact hour.

For initial licensure, RNs must complete:

• 3 hours of best prescribing and drug diversion training if you prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances

For license renewal, RNs must complete:

• 1 hour of best prescribing and drug diversion training if you prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances
• 2 hours of inquiring or inquiring about whether the patients are veterans or family members of veterans, and screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and prevention of suicide