Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 10-2-2 - Qualifications for Licensure2.1. Any person who wishes to obtain a license to practice practical nursing shall submit to the board satisfactory evidence that he or she: 2.1.a. is of good moral character;2.1.b. has at least a tenth grade education or its equivalent;2.1.c. completed a course of study in an accredited program of practical nursing as defined by the board, in West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses Rule, Policies and Procedures for Development and Maintenance of Educational Programs in Practical Nursing, 10 CSR 1, or a program approved by a board that licenses Licensed Practical Nurses in another state or US territory and holds a diploma from the program.2.1.d. completed any other general education requirements prescribed by the board.2.2. Any person who served on active duty in the medical corps of any of the Armed Forces of the United States for at least one (1) year within the three (3) year period immediately preceding the date of application, shall submit satisfactory evidence that he or she: 2.2.a. successfully completed the course of instruction required to qualify him or her for rating as a medical specialist advanced, medical service technician, advanced hospital corpsman, medical service specialist, Class "A" hospital corpsman, or other equivalent rating in his or her branch of the armed forces; and2.2.b. received an "honorable" discharge.2.3. Any applicant who was educated in a nursing program in a country located outside of the United States or its territories shall meet the following requirements for licensure:2.3.a. satisfactory completion of a basic nursing education program approved by an accrediting body or other authority whose role it is to approve nursing programs in the country where the program is located.2.3.a.1. The nursing education program must be equivalent to the minimum standards prevailing for state board approved schools of practical nursing in West Virginia at the time of graduation as evidenced by verification by a board approved credentials review agency; and,2.3.a.2. The applicant shall successfully complete any deficiencies in the nursing program (theory and clinical practice) in a state board approved school of nursing;2.3.b. verification of successful passage of an English proficiency exam that includes the components of reading, speaking, writing and listening, except for applicants from countries where English is the native language, and the nursing program where the applicant attended was taught in English and used English textbooks.2.3.c. If duly licensed in another country, provide official verification, translated into English, from the licensing authorities in that country including licensure status and any disciplinary actions taken.