West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses · CRNA

24 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Below is exactly what West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from WVBERPN~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 30, 2026

Mandatory topics

West Virginia has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 24-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
24 hrs
Biennial

WV APRN renewal requires 24 contact hours per biennial cycle: 12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics (8 of which may be used for renewal/reinstatement of Limited Prescriptive Authority) and 12 hours in clinical management of patients. The 12 clinical-management hours may count toward the underlying RN renewal CE.

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“Evidence of completion of a minimum of 24 contact hours obtained within the most recent licensure renewal cycle; 12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics, 8 of which may be used for renewal and reinstatement of Limited Prescriptive Authority in accordance with WV19CSR8 and 12 hours in the clinical management of patients from an approved continuing education provider recognized by the Board. 12 hours may count toward the continuing education requirement for the registered nurse license according to WV19CSR11.”
W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-6.1.bSee source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalPharmacology[1]
8 hrs
Biennial

WV APRNs with Limited Prescriptive Authority may apply 8 of the 12 pharmacotherapeutics hours toward renewal/reinstatement of that authority under WV19CSR8.

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“12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics, 8 of which may be used for renewal and reinstatement of Limited Prescriptive Authority in accordance with WV19CSR8.”
W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-6.1.bSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, West Virginia Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
NBCRNA Class A credits accepted toward WV CE; tracked via CE Broker.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2]
NBCRNA_CLASS_B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward WV CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2]
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for West Virginia.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do West Virginia CRNAs need?
24 contact hours per biennial renewal for the APRN credential under W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-6.1.b: 12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics plus 12 hours in clinical management of patients. The 12 clinical-management hours may simultaneously count toward the underlying RN CE. CRNAs holding Limited Prescriptive Authority may use 8 of the 12 pharmacotherapeutics hours for renewal/reinstatement of that authority. CE is tracked through CE Broker.
Does West Virginia require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. WV APRN-CRNA licensure requires current NBCRNA national certification, both at initial application and on a continuing basis.
Is West Virginia part of the APRN Compact?
No, WV has not enacted the APRN Compact as of April 2026. WV is, however, a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the underlying RN license.
Where can I check my West Virginia CRNA license renewal date?
Use the WV RN Board license lookup at https://wvrn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup/ or contact the WV Board directly.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-6 — Application for Renewal of License as an APRN
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
    Show verbatim text
    “Evidence of completion of a minimum of 24 contact hours obtained within the most recent licensure renewal cycle; 12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics, 8 of which may be used for renewal and reinstatement of Limited Prescriptive Authority in accordance with WV19CSR8 and 12 hours in the clinical management of patients from an approved continuing education provider recognized by the Board. 12 hours may count toward the continuing education requirement for the registered nurse license according to WV19CSR11.”W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-6.1.b · Effective 2024-05-02
    “12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics, 8 of which may be used for renewal and reinstatement of Limited Prescriptive Authority in accordance with WV19CSR8.”W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-6.1.b
  2. NBCRNA — Continued Certification
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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