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| 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. |
| 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
|
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 | |