Application Wizard - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Please choose one of the following:

I want to apply for registration as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

I want to reinstate my registration as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist

What You'll Need in Order to Apply:

Current license as a registered nurse in Virginia, or a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse
Current national clinical nurse specialist certification in accordance with Virginia Code §54.1-3018.1

Click the "Apply Now" button below to begin the online application process for Registration as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Reinstatement

What You'll Need in Order to Apply:

You must have a current license as a Registered Nurse in Virginia, or a current multistate licensure privilege as a Registered Nurse
Current national clinical nurse specialist certification in accordance with Virginia Code §54.1-3018.1
The VBON may request additional evidence that the nurse is prepared to resume practice in a safe, competent manner.

Please fill out the following Reinstatement Application for Clinical Nurse Specialist, and follow the form's instructions to mail the application to:

Virginia Board of Nursing
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463

Virginia Board of Nursing
Jay P. Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, Executive Director
Marie Gerardo, MS, RN, ANP-BC, President