Nurse License Requirements in West Virginia
License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (RN) / West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
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
RNs are licensed by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (https://wvrnboard.wv.gov). LPNs are licensed by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses (https://lpnboard.wv.gov). NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial renewal with continuing education.