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requirements by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses are
below, as well as a list of approved and accredited courses.
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EXPIRATION |
ACCEPTED CEUs |
HOURS |
LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS |
EXPIRATION |
Due Date Oct 31
Due Every 1 years
Due Based On Annually
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ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Hours Required 24
Max Online Hours 24
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ACCEPTED CEUs |
ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
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HOURS |
Hours Required 24
Max Online Hours 24
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REQUIRED TOPICS |
HOURS |
FREQUENCY |
REQUIRED TOPICS |
Clinical Content
12 hours in the clinical management of patients from an approved continuing education provider recognized by the Board. 12 hours may count toward the continuing education requirement for the registered nurse license according to WV19CSR11
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12 |
2 years |
HOURS 12
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FREQUENCY 2 years
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Opioids and Controlled Substances
Drug Diversion and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training Guidelines Continuing
Education Guidelines.
“Best practice prescribing of controlled substances training” means training which includes the
following:
a) Patient evaluation, including addiction risk assessment;
b) Treatment plans that incorporate functional goals;
c) Informed consent and prescribing agreements;
d) Periodic review and monitoring of patients including pill counts and drug testing;
e) Referral and patient management;
f) Documentation;
g) Compliance with state and federal law;
h) Patient education on safe use, storage and disposal of opioid medications; and
i) Termination strategies for chronic therapy
j) Compliance with controlled substances laws and rules.
k) Registration with and use of the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program
established in Wes Virginia Code Chapter 60A Article 9.
l) Maintenance of a record of attendance of each individual who successfully completes the drug
diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances training.
“Drug diversion training” means training which includes the following:
a.) Prescription drug abuse and misuse.
b.) Epidemiology of chronic pain and misuse of opioids.
c.) Indications for opioids in chronic pain treatment including general characteristics, toxicities and
drug interactions.
d.) Initiation and ongoing management of a chronic pain patient treated with opioid based
therapies, including treatment objectives; monitoring and periodic review; referrals and
consultations; informed consent; prescription of controlled substance agreements, urine
screens and pill counts; patient education on safe use, storage and disposal of opioids;
discontinuation of opioids for pain due to lack of benefits or increased risks; and documentation
of medical records.
e.) Identification of diversion and drug seeking tactics and behaviors.
f.) Best practice methods for working with patients suspected of drug seeking behavior and
diversion.
g.) Compliance with controlled substances laws and rules.
h.) Registration with and use of the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program
established in Wes Virginia Code Chapter 60A Article 9.
i.) Maintenance of a record of attendance of each individual who successfully completes the drug
diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances training.
After the first 3 hour course, subsequent updates must be at least 1 hour and may be counted
as part of the current 12 hour annual CE requirement, and must be completed on or before
October 31 of each year.
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1 |
1 years |
HOURS 1
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FREQUENCY 1 years
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Pharmacology
12 hours in pharmacotherapeutics, 8 of which may be used for renewal and reinstatement of Limited Prescriptive Authority in accordance with WV19CSR8
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12 |
2 years |
HOURS 12
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FREQUENCY 2 years
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Veterans/Family of Veterans
Educational offerings that include information on training on inquiring or inquiring about whether the patients are veterans or family members of veterans, and screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and prevention of suicide.
The initial course(s) is at least a total of 2 hours and may be counted as part of the current 12 hour annual CE requirement and must be completed on or before October 31.
After the first 2 hour course, subsequent updates must be at least 2 hours and may be counted as part of the current 12 hour annual CE requirement, and must be completed on or before October 31 of each year.
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2 |
1 years |
HOURS 2
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FREQUENCY 1 years
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