Complete requirements guide for traveling healthcare workers
Application Fee
$100
Processing Time
2–3
weeks
Renewal Period
2
years
Renewal Fee
$90
West Virginia has two boards; ensure you apply to the 'Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses'. The mandatory drug diversion CE is a key requirement to check off early.
License by Endorsement
Available for out-of-state licensees
Temporary License
Available while full license processes
Background Check
Required
Fingerprinting
Required
Jurisprudence Exam
Not required
Endorsement Fee: $100
Endorsement without temp is $100; with temp permit is $125. Requires verification of original and current licenses.
A 90-day temporary permit is available for a $25 fee and is non-renewable.
Permanent license takes ~14 business days once all materials are received.
12 hours required every 2 years
12 contact hours required annually. Specific mandates: 2 hours on veteran health and 3 hours initially on drug diversion.
Licenses expire June 30th in even-numbered years.
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