Virginia

RNs and LPNs must complete 1 the following every 2 years:
• 15 contact hours of workshops, seminars, conferences, or courses relevant to the practice of nursing and 640 hours of active practice as a nurse;
• 30 contact hours of workshops, seminars, conferences, or courses relevant to the practice of nursing;
• Current specialty certification by a national certifying organization, as defined in 18VAC90-19-10;
• Completion of a minimum of 3 credit hours of post-licensure academic education relevant to nursing practice, offered by a regionally accredited college or university;
• A board-approved refresher course in nursing;
• Completion of nursing-related, evidence-based practice project or research study;
• Completion of publication as the author or co-author during a renewal cycle;
• Teaching or developing a nursing-related course resulting in no less than three semester hours of college credit, a 15-week course, or specialty certification;
• Teaching or developing nursing-related continuing education courses for up to 30 contact hours.