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
32,941
Active Registered Nurses (RNs)
Advanced Practice
7,118
Advanced Practice RNs (Total APRNs)
APRN Specialties
5,951
Nurse Practitioners (NP)
APRN Specialties
1,071
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 | Category | Active Count |
|---|---|---|
| Active Registered Nurses | Registered Nurse (RN) | 32,941 |
| Temporary Endorsements | Licensure Type | 53 |
| Graduate pre-NCLEX Temporary Licenses | Licensure Type | 170 |
| Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Designations | ||
| Advanced Practice RNs (Total APRNs) | APRN Total | 6,775 |
| APRNs with Prescriptive Authority | Special Authorization | 4,522 |
| Nurse Practitioners (NP) | APRN Role Focus | 5,951 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) | APRN Role Focus | 1,071 |
| Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) | APRN Role Focus | 100 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) | APRN Role Focus | 21 |
| Specialized Authorizations & Associated Roles | ||
| Telehealth APRN Certifications | Regulated Technical Role | 148 |
| Telehealth RN Certifications | Regulated Technical Role | 8 |
| Certified Dialysis Technicians (Permanent) | Regulated Technical Role | 221 |
| Certified Dialysis Technicians (Temporary) | Regulated Technical Role | 53 |
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.