Nurse License Requirements in Virginia
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Virginia Board of Nursing
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Pearson VUE
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Virginia Board of Nursing, under the Virginia Department of Health Professions, licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial renewal with continuing education.