The West Virginia State Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (Compact) state, meaning that nurses licensed by another Compact state do not need to apply for licensure unless they plan to make West Virginia their primary state of residency.
Select license type you’re applying for:
Registered Nurse - Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores not required to be resubmitted to CGFNS for CP Verification Letter.
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES
Notes
*eDAS may be accepted by board request.
Registered Nurse - Endorsement
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
N/A
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse - Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required
Not required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
N/A
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse - Endorsement
Service(s) Required
Not required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
N/A