Verified May 2026
Continuing Education

West Virginia · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

24 contact hours every 1 year · 3 mandatory topics.

Requirements Overview

At a glance

Total Hours
24 contact hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 year
Renewal Basis
Not specified

24 CE hours every 2 years. 12h pharmacotherapeutics, 12h clinical management. 12h may count toward RN license.

First Renewal

3 hours of best prescribing and drug diversion training required for initial licensure if prescribing controlled substances

Mandatory Topics

Required subject areas

Required subject areas for license renewal.

Best prescribing and drug diversion training

Required for initial licensure if prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances

3h
Occasional

Clinical management of patient

Required for license renewal

12h
Every cycle

Pharmacotherapeutics

Required for license renewal

12h
Every cycle
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