# W. Va. Code § 30-7A-8: Schools of practical nursing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7A_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-7A-8
- **Heading:** Schools of practical nursing
- **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 8

## Text

(a) A practical nursing program is determined to be board approved if approved by the board, or the program is accredited by a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. The accreditation is considered board approved and is exempt from board rules that require ongoing approval if the school or program maintains this accreditation.

(b) By July 1, 2022, all practical nursing programs shall be accredited by a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. A program created after July 1, 2018, shall have 5 years to obtain accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(c) The board may require information concerning the practical nursing program to be reported to the board by legislative rule. The requested information shall be consistent with information already being collected by the schools which is required to maintain the program’s accreditation.

(d) The board shall approve a new practical nursing program until the program is accredited by a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

## 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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