Note: If you are a current administration, faculty, or staff of a Virginia approved education program or wish to establish an education program in Virginia, please visit our Educational Program Administration page.
The Board of Nursing regulates in-state educational programs for pre-licensure nurses (RN/LPN), Medication Aides and Nurse Aides. Current regulations for all programs types are located under practitioner resources.
View Case Decisions and Board Orders on Virginia’s Nursing, Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Programs
9 Things to Consider when choosing a Nursing Education Program
Nursing Scholarship Programs from the Department of Health
Federal HRSA grant - Virginia State Loan Repayment Program opportunity
View testing pass rate information for Virginia's Nursing, Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Education Programs.
Virginia Board of Nursing
Jay P. Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, Executive Director
Cynthia M. Swineford, MSN, RN, CNE, President