Out of State Nursing Education Program Resources
Out-of-State Nursing Education Program Resources
Information, approval guidelines, and statutory requirements for out-of-state nursing education programs seeking clinical rotation placement within West Virginia healthcare facilities.
Prelicensure Program Scope & Authority
Pursuant to WV Code §30-7-1 et seq. and Code of Legislative Rule 19-01, the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses regulates prelicensure nursing education programs only.
Note for Graduate Programs: Advanced degree and graduate nursing programs must contact the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and their respective National Nursing Accreditor regarding student clinical placement requirements in West Virginia.
Clinical Rotation Approval & Guidelines
- Out-of-State Prelicensure Nursing Education Program Approval Application— Required to utilize West Virginia healthcare facilities for student clinical rotations.
- Out-of-State Nursing Program Guide to Obtaining Clinical Rotations in West Virginia— Step-by-step guidance and compliance standards for clinical placements.
Licensure & Regulatory Standards
- WV RN and APRN Licensure Requirements— Official licensure qualifications and state practice standards.
- Boards of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements— National licensure framework and state board comparisons.