Information regarding the $20 fee for WV Restore/Nurse Health Programs:
The legislature passed a bill in 2002 that enacted the Impaired Nurse Treatment Program. Ten years later, WV Restore was created, allowing for a confidential recovery path for nurses who voluntarily entered the program. The Board will never know about the individual who signs and completes their contract. The management of this program is outsourced by the board, which permits confidentiality. The RN is responsible for all costs associated with participation in the program. This includes the cost of treatment, random drug screening, evaluations, and other expenses related to their contract with Restore.
Since June 2013, the legislature has enacted a $15.00 license renewal fee annually to support the cost of programs associated with all Nurse Health Programs (WVRestore, Nurse Health Coach classes, and Care for Nurses Support Groups). Last year, the legislature approved a reduction in the fee to $20.00 ($10.00 annually) every other year. While WV Restore is for specific nurses, Nurse Health Coaching and Care for Nurses Support Groups are available to any WV RN.