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), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses 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.
Licensed Certified Midwife
The regulations for a new profession – Licensed Certified Midwife (“LCM”) – will be effective on February 1st, 2024.
Important NLC Rule Changes
NLC rule changes taking effect on January 2, 2024, will impact nurses moving from one compact state to another compact state.
Mon, Jul 7, 2025 9:00 AM
Agency Subordinate Informal Conferences
Hearing Room 5
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 9:00 AM
Agency Subordinate Informal Conferences
Hearing Room 5
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 9:00 AM
Agency Subordinate Informal Conferences
Hearing Room 5
More information on the Nursing Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Nursing
Claire Morris, RN, LNHA, Executive Director
Cynthia M. Swineford, MSN, RN, CNE, President
