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West Virginia RN CE requirements 2026

West Virginia RN: 12 CE hours per 1 year. Topic buckets from our live catalog — verify with your board.

NursingRN12 hours1 year cycle

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Tracking aid only — not legal advice. Always confirm with West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses.

Total hours (catalog)

Renewal cycle

1 year

Regulator

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses

Topic and category requirements

Buckets from our catalog (ethics, supervision, etc.). Empty min/max usually means the board names a requirement without a numeric floor in our row — check the source link.

Requirement	Hours	Notes
Maximum Hours via Online	≤ 12	Home Study
Minimum Hours in Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans and Family Members of Veterans	≥ 2	—
Minimum Hours in Drug Diversion Training	≥ 1	Only for Licensees authorized to prescribe, dispense, and/or administer controlled substances; note that 3 hours are required at initial licensure

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FAQ

How many CE hours does a RN need in West Virginia?

Our catalog currently shows 12 hours over a 1 year renewal cycle for RN in West Virginia. Boards change rules — confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

Is this official board guidance?

No. Continuing Education Tracking App publishes a tracking-oriented summary from our license catalog. Always verify against your board’s official rules and primary sources.

Can I track progress after I look up requirements?

Yes. Start free on Continuing Education Tracking App to log certificates, category hours, and multi-license renewals in one place.