They must be examination-based; the certification agency must make completion of an approved program an eligibility requirement. Graduates may be issued provisional licenses that will authorize practice until such time as 1 they are awarded permanent licensure 2 they receive notification of examination failure or 3 six months elapse.
An applicant seeking provisional licensure will need to have the certifying agency provide documentation of examination eligibility directly to the licensing agency. A Virginia nurse practitioner who holds current certification can be granted prescriptive authority. A nurse practitioner can also be granted prescriptive authority on the basis of recent coursework in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics, whether or not the coursework was taken for academic credit.
The licensing agency will look for one academic course or 30 contact hours. To be creditable, education must have been obtained during the prior five year period. An experienced nurse practitioner may be granted prescriptive authority on the basis of recent practice and continuing education related to his or her practice area; the licensing agency will look for 1, hours of practice and 15 hours of continuing education during each of the preceding two years.
An out-of-state nurse practitioner can be licensed in Virginia on the basis of a current or lapsed out-of-state license if national certification is current. The license must be in good status or have lapsed while in good status. The endorsement candidate will need to provide evidence of national certification in a specialty that is consistent with his or her education. A nurse practitioner who is licensed in another compact state must also provide evidence of continued licensing.
What do I need to bring with me to the electronic fingerprinting site? Two 2 forms of identification, at least one 1 of which must be a valid government-issued photo ID and your appointment number found on your appointment confirmation receipt received through Fieldprint Virginia. How does the electronic fingerprinting process actually work?
Livescan electronic fingerprints are captured electronically, via a digital image that can be transmitted electronically; this provides for a faster and more accurate fingerprint collection process. How long will it take for my fingerprints to be processed? Results of fingerprint-based checks are typically processed within business days. I am nearing graduation from my nursing program. How far in advance from my graduation date can I get fingerprinted in order to expedite my approval of examination?
Who has access to my fingerprints and criminal record? How can I be assured that my fingerprints and personal information are kept safe and confidential? Fieldprint, Inc. Will my fingerprints be kept on record and for how long? The purpose of maintaining an archived database is to eliminate redundant fingerprinting of the applicant in the rare cases of lost prints as well as satisfying any statutory record keeping or retention requirements.
What should I do if I am notified that my electronic fingerprints were lost or illegible? Applicants should contact Fieldprint by accessing your account through Fieldprint Virginia directly to reschedule an appointment free of charge.
If I have a criminal history, what documents am I required to provide? The burden is on the applicant to provide any documentation that would prove or disprove a criminal conviction, or if appropriate, provide any mitigating or aggravating evidence regarding a criminal conviction and proof of completed court ordered requirements. If have a criminal history that includes an offense that was taken under advisement or deferred for a period of by a court, should I disclose this as a conviction?
If the offense did not result in a conviction or was dismissed then this information does not need to be disclosed on your licensure application. Are there any convictions that are considered a permanent bar to licensure?
Each applicant is considered on a case-by-case basis. Virginia law related to nursing licensure does not include any permanent bars to licensure. What criminal offenses on my criminal record may interfere with my ability to get licensed? The VBON has published guidelines regarding the impact of criminal conviction history on licensure applications in accordance with state law, Virginia Code Section The VBON may refuse to admit a candidate to any examination, or refuse to issue a license or certificate to any applicant with certain criminal convictions.
Who is responsible for interpreting the results of the criminal background check? Can I get a copy of my criminal background check results?
This also includes to the applicant. What if I disagree with the results on my criminal background check, can I challenge them? Can the same criminal background check be used to satisfy the requirements for both the VBON and an employer? This may include criminal conviction history, possible impairment concerns or disciplinary action taken in other states. This will add time to the licensure application approval process. I have received a letter from the VBON that states my application cannot be approved based upon the criminal background check, but I do not have any convictions that are cause for licensure denial.
Why would this occur? See also FAQ Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis. This information would be included in communication received by the VBON. If I am not approved for licensure based on my criminal background check results what are my options? See FAQ answer If I do not pass the NCLEX and have to reapply for licensure, will I have to resubmit fingerprints for another criminal background check?
How long are the criminal record check results considered valid? If you re-apply for licensure by examination and it has been over one year 1 yr. Even if you believe you understand what your Order requires of you, please discuss its terms with your CCM when you first receive the Order.
Your call with your CCM included discussion of what forms you might need to submit while under your Order. Most of the needed forms are available on our Forms page :. The most current address for the Board can be found on its website and on the cover letter for your Order. It is your responsibility to ensure forms completed by others are received on time by your CCM, even if you are not the one who should complete the form.
Your CCM will not routinely acknowledge receipt of your reports, but will let you know if a scheduled report is not received in the Board office. If in doubt about a report, call your CCM! Be sure you have sufficient blank report forms on hand as the Board will be informed of any late or missing reports. You can save online forms to your own computer or to a portable flash drive for later printing offline. Regularly scheduled reporting forms must be received within five 5 days before until five 5 days after the last date of the reporting period specified in your Order.
It is up to you to provide the Board with evidence that you are compliant with your Order and eligible for release from its terms. As you complete the requirements of each term, send your CCM the written proof of your compliance, such as:. It is important that you keep a copy of every document you send to your CCM.
Maintain these copies until the Board of Nursing releases you in writing from the terms of your Order. Board approval is a pre-approval; you must submit your request for Board approval no fewer than 15 days before you need the approval. The Board may decline to accept proof of compliance from a non-approved source. Several forms for requesting Board approval are available online. Requests for approval are a cooperative undertaking between yourself and the potential third party for whom you seek approval:.
The Board of Nursing's fax number is Board approvals may be phoned, faxed or e-mailed to you and will also be mailed. No approvals will be express mailed.
If your Order requires Board approval of an evaluator, you and the potential evaluator are required to complete the appropriate request form together, so that you each sign and complete a portion of the same original form. If your Order specifies the title and provider of the course s you are required to take, no other course is acceptable unless you request approval of a substitute course, provide a rationale for your request, and are granted Board approval for the substitution before completing the substitute course.
If your order does not specify the title of the CE course s you are to complete, but requires approval of CE courses, you must find an appropriate course to submit for approval:. You must obtain the latest course information, including credit hours and course content, from each such CE provider and forward it to your CCM as a part of your request for Board approval.
There is no form associated with payment of a monetary penalty. Make your check or money order payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. Include with or on your payment your license number and a note that the payment is to be used for a monetary penalty, not license renewal. There are no plans at this time for these fees to be payable online or through credit card or debit card.
If you believe the Board is investigating any complaint or allegation against you or your practice while you are under terms of an Order, you should continue to comply with your current Order and cooperate with the Board in its investigation. If you stop submitting reporting forms or complying with your Order, it could affect the outcome when the Board considers the report of that investigation or your compliance and eligibility for release from the Order.
There is no form for requesting release; however, you must petition for, or request, release from your Order in writing. Submit your written request to your CCM who will then craft a summary report regarding your compliance with the terms of your Order. The CCM will forward your petition and the compliance summary report to the Board for its consideration.
The Board will write to you if they need you to appear at an informal conference to consider your petition. If you stop submitting reporting forms or complying with your Order before you are released from the Order, it could affect the outcome when the Board considers the report of your compliance and eligibility for release from the Order.
Do not consider yourself released from your Order until you receive written notification from the Board that it has released you from the terms of its Order. Virginia Board of Nursing Jay P. Please click on one of the topics below: Renewal How do I renew my license or registration?
Nurse Practitioners Who Have a Registered Nurse License in Another Compact State: You cannot renew a nurse practitioner license online if you have a registered nurse license in another compact state. On a separate sheet of paper, please attest to the following: If you were licensed as a Nurse Practitioner PRIOR to May 8, , you must hold current professional certification OR have completed at least 40 hours of continuing education in the area of specialty practice from one of the certifying agencies designated in 18 VAC If you were licensed as a Nurse Practitioner AFTER May 8, , you must hold current professional certification in the area of specialty practice from one of the certifying agencies designated in 18 VAC In addition, if you have prescriptive authority, please attest to the following: You also have eight hours of continuing education in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics for each biennium.
Please note that it will take days for the renewed license to reach you once it has been issued. If your license has already expired, you need to speak with someone in the Board of Nursing to request information on reinstatement. I need my Virginia license verified to another state.
Is there a fee? How do I request a duplicate license or certificate? It is not a requirement of the Board of Nursing. To teach the refresher course, you must be a Board approved provider. What is a massage therapist and what is massage therapy? You can also try obtaining your transcript using the following strategies if your school is currently closed: Check with the accrediting state agency that approved the program.
School records may have been turned over to them. If you provide some accrediting state agencies with your diploma or certificate of completion from the program, they may be able to write an affidavit attesting to your completion of a course or a program.
Obtain written verification that the school is closed and when it closed. Your school may not be closed and may be operating under another name. Schools change their names or are purchased by other organizations and may operate under another name. If this is the case, the school may still have the same phone number and may still be operating at the same location. If you provided a copy of your transcript to a previous employer or other entities as part of an application process, they may still have a copy in their files.
Please contact them for a copy. Read More. Featured News. Scam Alert The Department of Health Professions DHP has been made aware that some licensees have received fraudulent communications from individuals claiming to be from one of our licensing boards or another agency Read more Read more News Archive.
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