COVID-19 Updates

Closure of Walk-In Services - In response to COVID-19 social distancing precautions, DHP’s public reception area is closed to walk-in services. Read More.
Many upcoming Board of Nursing hearings and business meetings have been canceled. View the calendar.
Waivers - During this public health threat, DHP is establishing temporary waivers to various regulations during the declared state of emergency. Read More | Download the Request Form to get a temporary waiver.
Application for Licensure: Information for Nursing Education Programs during COVID-19 Pandemic - Read More
Resources: Nursing and Nursing Education resources to utilize while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic
Exam Information -
Updates from NCSBN on COVID-19 Impact to NCLEX Candidates may be found here: NCSBN COVID-19 NCLEX Information
Pearson Vue provides the most up to date information, regarding test delivery information pertaining to COVID-19
NCSBN Extend Modified NCLEX through September 30, 2020: Read More
Updated information about the NCLEX examination from NCSBN: Read More

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Information for providers about COVID-19

Who We Are

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.

What We Do

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.

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Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.

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The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.

Education and Workforce Information

Considering becoming a Registered Nurse, Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide or Medication Aide? Find out more about education programs in Virginia here.

Renew License

Health Professionals who are licensed in Virginia can renew their licenses online.

Practitioner Info

Lookup or verify a license, review case decisions.

Laws and Regulations

Review state laws and regulations that apply to health professionals.

Featured News

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.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Sep 29, 2020 4:00 PM
Webex Training Session for Board of Nursing Members

Wed, Sep 30, 2020 9:00 AM
Informal Conferences - Agency Subordinate
Training Room 1

Thu, Oct 1, 2020 9:00 AM
Informal Conferences - Agency Subordinate
Training Room 1

More information on the Nursing Calendar Page.

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Virginia Board of Nursing
Jay P. Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, Executive Director
Jennifer Phelps, BS, LPN, QMHP-A, CSAC, President