The Virginia Board of Nursing consists of a 14-member Board, a 5-member Massage Therapy Advisory Board, as well as administrative, licensing, discipline, education, and support staff.
We regulate Nurses (RN and LPN), Nurse Practitioners including Nurse Anesthetists and Nurse Midwives, Nurse Aides, Advanced Certified Nurse Aides, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Medication Aides and Massage Therapists. We also regulate Prescriptive Authority for Nurse Practitioners. The Board also approves and regulates in-state education programs for Nurses (RN and LPN), Nurse Aides, and Medication Aides.
Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.
The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.
Considering becoming a Registered Nurse, Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide or Medication Aide? Find out more about education programs in Virginia here.
COVID-19 Information for Nurse Aide and Nursing Education Programs
Information on the management of the COVID-19 restrictions experienced by Virginia's nursing and nurse aide education programs.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates
VDH has information on the Coronavirus Disease for both healthcare professionals and the general public which is updated regularly, as new information becomes available.
Tue, May 12, 2020 9:00 AM
Education Informal Conference Committee
Board Room 3
Mon, May 18, 2020 9:00 AM
Formal Hearings
Board Room 2
Tue, May 19, 2020 9:00 AM
Regular Board Meeting
Board Room 2
More information on the Nursing Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Nursing
Jay P. Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, Executive Director
Jennifer Phelps, BS, LPN, QMHP-A, CSAC, President
