W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-12

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 42, October 18, 2024
Section 19-7-12 - Certification or Recertification
12.1. An APRN shall maintain current certification or recertification from a national organization.
12.2. The APRN shall provide an official verification of current certification or recertification to the Board directly from the national certifying body before the expiration of the certification on file with the Board.
12.3. The board shall conduct an audit to verify that an APRN has met the requirements of the above section.
12.4. A nurse who fails to attain current, active certification or recertification from a national organization meeting the requirements of this rule for recognition by the Board or fails to submit to the Board evidence of such shall not practice or use the title of APRN until the requirements for certification have been met and evidence of current, active certification or recertification is submitted to the Board.
12.5. An APRN who is decertified by the appropriate national organization shall:
12.5.a. Notify the board of that fact; and,
12.5.b. Not practice as or use the title of APRN during the period of decertification.

W. Va. Code R. § 19-7-12