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A Nursing Career Resource with Licensing Info & Job Openings
The nursing profession is always in demand. It is a career that is often as rewarding as it is challenging and the salary and benefits are often exceptional as well. Because there is always high demand for nurses, job security is not usually something they have to worry about. In fact, as a nurse, you might even find potential employers competing for your services! Nursing is not only a rewarding career, but it is also a widely varied one. Demand for trained nurses comes from many places like hospitals, doctor’s offices and schools as well as the military. In a very competitive job market, making a decision to train as a nurse can be life changing.
State approved nursing schools often have varied curriculum's. In addition to the obvious classes you will have to take to meet graduation requirements, you will most likely have to complete training in other areas. Check with your intended school for their core requirements and prerequisites. The programs for Registered Nurses (RNs) include associates as well as bachelor’s degrees and can take two to four years respectively to complete. The length of your education will also depend on how many classes you are able to take per semester. Often people will opt for part-time college schedules in order to continue working while they train. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training is usually much shorter, although, some schools can fast-track almost any degree or diploma.
The application for the nursing license, in West Virginia, can be found at your school or online. The Board Licensure Fee is $51.50 and is non-refundable, even if you do not sit for the exam. Make sure to include all of the documents requested to ensure that your application is approved as speedily as possible. The test is the standard National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) which is standard in the United States. West Virginia is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. In order to practice nursing in the state, you must have a West Virginia nursing license. The license is obtained through the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. West Virginia also has a paperless licensing system which is available online and designed to impede fraud. The fee for a nursing license in West Virginia is $70.00.
A nursing license, in West Virginia, is valid for one year. It does require additional training for renewal. All nursing licenses in West Virginia expire annually on October 31st.
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