# W. Va. Code § 30-7A-3: Qualifications of applicants for license

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-7A-3
- **Heading:** Qualifications of applicants for license
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 7A / Section 3

## Text

Except as otherwise provided in section six of this article, any person desiring to obtain a license to practice practical nursing shall submit to the board satisfactory evidence that he or she: (a) Is of good moral character; (b) has acquired at least a tenth grade education or its equivalent; (c) has completed a course of study in an accredited school for practical nurses as defined by the board and holds a diploma therefrom; and (d) has completed such other general educational requirements as may be prescribed by the board.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-1 §30-7A-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-2 §30-7A-2. Use of titles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-3 §30-7A-3. Qualifications of applicants for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-4 §30-7A-4. Application for license or registration; examination fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-5 §30-7A-5. Board of examiners; powers; duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-6 §30-7A-6. Examination and licensure of practical nurses; present practitioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-6A §30-7A-6a. Special volunteer license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S6A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-7 §30-7A-7. Renewal or reinstatement of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-8 §30-7A-8. Schools of practical nursing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-9 §30-7A-9. Construction of article; acts not prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-10 §30-7A-10. Disciplinary proceeding; grounds for discipline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7A-11 §30-7A-11. Prohibited acts; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S11.md)

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