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West Virginia RN / APRN renewal schedule Follow the board’s application and payment steps.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | RN, LPN / LVN, APRN |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | RN and APRN licenses renew every 2 years, on separate schedules; consult the board’s current renewal schedule. [source] |
| Renewal fee | RN biennial renewal: $90. The board lists a waiver for the prerequisite RN renewal when the nurse maintains an active WV APRN license. [source] |
| Renewal application | West Virginia RN / APRN renewal schedule |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Official sources & licensing authorities
Some states have separate boards for registered and practical nurses. APRN authority is a separate credential; check the exact license type.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses Registered nurse (RN)Authority listed in West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses — Continuing Education.
West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical NursesAuthority listed in West Virginia | NCSBN.
Source review dates · 6 sources
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- West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses — Continuing Education Retrieved Oct 12, 2026
- West Virginia | NCSBN Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- WV RN Board Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Renewals | WV RN Board Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fees and Waivers | WV RN Board Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- How it Works | NURSECOMPACT Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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