Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides [18 VAC 90 ‑ 25]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Chapter 25 is being promulgated to replace existing regulations for nurse aides and nurse aide educational programs found within Chapter 20. A separate set of regulations will more clearly set out the requirements for approval and maintenance of a nurse aide program and for the certification and practice of a certified nurse aide.
State Authority Section 54.1-2400 and Chapter 30 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jay P. Douglas, R.N.  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
Email Address: jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4520    FAX: (804)527-4455    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Fee Increase 2024 NOIRA Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Result of Periodic Review Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/15/2019.
Regulatory reform changes - transfer of program requirements to new chapter Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/27/2014.
Increase in fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/06/2011.
Address of record/public address and nametags
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009.
Regulatory review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/25/2007.
Change in returned check fee
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2006.
Increase in renewal fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/25/2006.
Transfer of certain requirements from Chapter 20 to Chapter 25 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/26/2005.
New chapter Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/08/2004.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory reform changes Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 06/21/2013 before DPB completed its review.
Transfer of requirements for advanced certification nurse aides from Chapter 20 to Chapter 25 Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 11/19/2004 before DPB completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/2/2023 Agency Completed Amend
9/28/2018 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend