Statistics
Licensure & Workforce Statistics
Active licensure statistics and workforce metrics for Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and specialized nursing roles registered with the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses.
Registered Nurses
33,096
Active Registered Nurses (RNs)
Advanced Practice
7,190
Advanced Practice RNs (Total APRNs)
APRN Specialties
6,009
Nurse Practitioners (NP)
APRN Specialties
1,080
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)
Active Licensure Summary Breakdown
The counts below reflect total active licenses and specialized designations currently registered across the state:
| License / Designation Type | Active Count |
|---|---|
| Active Registered Nurses | 33,096 |
| Temporary Endorsements | 44 |
| Graduate pre-NCLEX Temporary Licenses | 233 |
| Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Designations | |
| Advanced Practice RNs (Total APRNs) | 7,190 |
| APRNs with Prescriptive Authority | 4,561 |
| Nurse Practitioners (NP) | 6,009 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) | 1,080 |
| Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) | 105 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) | 21 |
| Specialized Authorizations & Associated Roles | |
| Telehealth APRN Certifications | 152 |
| Telehealth RN Certifications | 8 |
| Certified Dialysis Technicians (Permanent) | 225 |
| Certified Dialysis Technicians (Temporary) | 51 |
Data Verification & Official Publications
Licensure statistics are maintained dynamically through the Board portal. For detailed annual reporting, legislative studies, and historical workforce trends, please visit our Annual Reports & Governance Publications page.