# W. Va. Code § 30-7-6: License to practice registered professional nursing

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7_S6

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-7-6
- **Heading:** License to practice registered professional 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 6

## Text

(a) The board may issue a license to practice registered nursing to an applicant who meets the following requirements:

(1) Is at least 18 years of age;

(2) Has completed an approved four-year high school course of study or the equivalent thereof, as determined by the appropriate educational agency;

(3) Has completed a nursing education program;

(4) Has passed an examination approved by the board;

(5) Has paid the application fee specified by rule;

(6) Has completed a criminal background check, as required by §30-1D-1 et seq. of this code; and

(7) Is not an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code, unless an applicant in an active recovery process, which may be evidenced by participation in a Nurse Health Program, structured aftercare, or a 12-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered.

(b) A license to practice registered professional nursing issued by the board shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this section: Provided , That a person holding a license shall renew the license.

## 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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