West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 19 - Registered Nurses, WV Board of
West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 19: West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Overview:
Agency 19 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules (CSR) contains the rules established by the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses (WV RN Board). These regulations govern the licensure, practice, standards, discipline, and continuing education of registered nurses (RNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in collaboration with other relevant boards.
The board's authority is derived from West Virginia Code Chapter 30, Article 7, which empowers it to regulate the nursing profession for public protection and safety.
Key Topics Covered by Agency 19 Rules:
Licensure of RNs and APRNs:
Rules for initial licensure, endorsement, license renewal, and reinstatement (CSR §19-1, §19-2).
Requirements for APRNs including certification, prescriptive authority, and collaborative agreements (CSR §19-8).
Continuing Education:
CE requirements for license renewal (CSR §19-3).
Acceptable course topics and providers.
Professional Conduct and Discipline:
Standards of professional behavior (CSR §19-9).
Grounds for disciplinary actions, such as fraud, negligence, or unprofessional conduct.
Procedures for complaints, investigations, and hearings.
Advanced Practice and Prescriptive Authority:
Regulation of nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives.
Authority to prescribe medications, including controlled substances, with specific training and collaboration (CSR §19-8, §19-10).
Delegation and Scope of Practice:
Rules for the delegation of nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel.
Clarifies the scope of practice for RNs and APRNs based on education and training.
Nursing Education Programs:
Standards for approval and evaluation of nursing education programs in WV (CSR §19-5, §19-7).
Selected Chapters in Agency 19:
| CSR Section | Title |
|---|---|
| §19-1 | General Licensure for Registered Professional Nurses |
| §19-2 | Licensure by Endorsement |
| §19-3 | Continuing Education |
| §19-5 | Standards for Prelicensure RN Programs |
| §19-7 | Standards for APRN Education Programs |
| §19-8 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice |
| §19-9 | Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures |
| §19-10 | Prescriptive Authority for APRNs |
Legal Authority:
West Virginia Code §30-7 – Governs the practice and regulation of registered professional nurses.
The Board of Nursing enforces compliance, promotes nursing excellence, and protects the public.
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