Workforce Development
Workforce Development & Initiatives
The West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses collaborates with educational institutions, state agencies, and healthcare leaders to support nursing recruitment, retention, educational funding, and workforce advancement across the state.
State Workforce Initiatives & Commission Reports
Office of Nursing Education & Workforce Development
Managed under the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, this office oversees statewide nursing workforce research, educational grant programs, and strategic retention initiatives.
Nursing Shortage Study Commission Report
Official research publications and legislative findings analyzing nursing supply, clinical vacancy rates, demand forecasting, and strategic policy recommendations across West Virginia.
Scholarships & Educational Loan Repayment
State Financial Aid
WV Nursing Scholarship Program
Offers competitive financial aid to LPN, RN, RN-to-BSN, and graduate nursing students in exchange for a service commitment in West Virginia following graduation.
Rural Practice Incentive
WV State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Provides education loan repayment grants to qualified nurse practitioners and registered nurses practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA).
Health Professions
Health Sciences Service Program
A loan repayment incentive program for health professions students (including APRNs) who commit to practicing in designated underserved communities in West Virginia.
Federal Assistance
HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment
Federal assistance offering up to 85% debt repayment for RNs, APRNs, and nurse faculty serving in high-need critical shortage facilities or accredited nursing schools.
Workforce Partners & Educational Resources
- West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) – Coordination of state higher education policy, health sciences education, and academic funding.
- West Virginia Rural Health Association (WVRHA) – Advocacy, clinical training coordination, and provider retention support in rural West Virginia communities.
- WV Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars Program – Interprofessional clinical experience and rural health scholars program for enrolled nursing students.
Nursing Education Data & Statistics
Looking for institutional graduation rates, NCLEX pass rates, or historical program reports? Visit our Nursing Education Data & Reports page for official Board statistics.