# W. Va. Code § 30-7-5: Schools of nursing

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-7-5
- **Heading:** Schools of nursing
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 7 / Section 5

## Text

(a) A nursing program is determined to be board approved if the program is accredited by a national nursing 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 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 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 nursing program until the program is accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-1 §30-7-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-2 §30-7-2. License required to practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-3 §30-7-3. Board of examiners for registered professional nurses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-4 §30-7-4. Organization and meetings of board; quorum; powers and duties generally; executive secretary; funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-5 §30-7-5. Schools of nursing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-5A §30-7-5a. Schools of nursing faculty requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S5A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-6 §30-7-6. License to practice registered professional nursing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-6A §30-7-6a. Special volunteer registered professional nurse license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S6A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-6B §30-7-6b. Special volunteer license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S6B.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-7 §30-7-7. License to practice advanced practice registered nursing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-8 §30-7-8. License renewal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-8A §30-7-8a. Temporary permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S8A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-9 §30-7-9. Contents of license or certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7-10 §30-7-10. Use of titles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S10.md)

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