Certifications

Approved APRN Certification Exams

Reference authorized national certification organizations recognized by the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses for advanced practice roles.

Approved National APRN Certifying Examination Organizations

The Board recognizes national certification from approved certifying bodies for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure:

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)
  • National Certification Corporation (NCC)
  • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
  • National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
  • American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)