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.
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.
NLC Educational Webinars
NLC is offering a series of topic-specific webinars geared toward helping you get the additional information and education you seek.
Tue, Dec 5, 2023 9:00 AM
Informal Conferences - Agency Subordinate
Training Room 1
Tue, Dec 5, 2023 9:00 AM
Special Conference Committee - E
Training Room 2
Thu, Dec 7, 2023 9:00 AM
Informal Conferences - Agency Subordinate
Training Room 1
More information on the Nursing Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Nursing
Jay P. Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, Executive Director
Cynthia M. Swineford, MSN, RN, CNE, President
