Laws, Rules and Scope of Practice
Laws and Scope of Practice
Primary statutory authorities, state rules and nurse overtime rules governing nursing practice in West Virginia. Evidence-based clinical guidelines, prescribing standards, and official position papers issued by the Board.
West Virginia Law & Legislative Code
The West Virginia Code provides the legal foundation for the Board and registered professional nurses. Legislative rules establish specific administrative details. Both documents must be referenced together when making practice decisions.
Prescribing & Controlled Substances
Scope of Practice & Delegation Guidelines
Resource documents and decision trees designed to assist nurses, health facility leaders, and administrators in making safe delegation and assignment decisions.