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Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs [18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This chapter sets out requirements for initial and continuing approval of nursing education programs.
State Authority Section 54.1-2400 and Chapter 30 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority none
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To establish standards for nursing education programs that enable students to pass the licensure examination and practice with skill and competency
Meetings See all meetings (3) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Claire Morris, RN  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: claire.morris@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4665    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment to make informal conference orders consistent with the Virginia Administrative Process Act and Board policies Fast-Track Not yet submitted to Attorney General for certification.
Fee Increase 2024 Final Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
Periodic review changes to Chapter 27 Proposed Attorney General review in progress.
Changes to nursing education faculty requirements pursuant to 2024 legislation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (06/16/2025).
Amendment to clinical hours limitations outside of Virginia pursuant to 2024 legislation Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/08/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Use of simulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/02/2022.
Accreditation of RN Education programs Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/07/2018.
Definition of full approval and timing of criminal background checks for nursing education programs Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2018.
Promulgate New Chapters 19 and 27 and Repeal Chapter 20 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/24/2017.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/2/2023 Agency Completed Amend