West Virginia
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in West Virginia (2026)
12 contact hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses.
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Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial (changed from annual in 2022); e.g. a 2024 renewal expires June 30, 2026
Contact hours
12
12 contact hours per renewal — 12 contact hours of CE from a Board-approved provider per 2-year cycle. Newly-licensed RNs additionally need 3 hours on safe prescribing and drug diversion within 1 year (waivable).
- Safe prescribing and drug diversion (3 hrs, new RNs only)
Administering boardWest Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Verified against wvrnboard.wv.gov · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in West Virginia?
- Biennial (changed from annual in 2022); e.g. a 2024 renewal expires June 30, 2026
- How many contact hours do I need in West Virginia?
- 12 contact hours per renewal. 12 contact hours of CE from a Board-approved provider per 2-year cycle. Newly-licensed RNs additionally need 3 hours on safe prescribing and drug diversion within 1 year (waivable).
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in West Virginia?
- Through West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.