Family Nurse Practitioner – Virginia
Liberty University and the School of Nursing meet all requirements for enrollment of Virginia students in this program. All students are required to have a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse License prior to enrollment.
Virginia State License Requirements:
a. RN License.
i. You must maintain a current, unencumbered RN license for any Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner program.
ii. Virginia is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact Administration, therefore, to participate in practicum in the state of Virginia, the student must hold an active, Virginia or Multi-State RN license.
iii. Any change in licensure status must be reported to the Liberty University School of Nursing Online Student Support Coordinator
b. APRN License Application Requirements
i. Education
1. The Virginia Board of Nursing requires official transcripts from a graduate degree program in nursing designed to prepare nurse practitioners or advanced practice registered nurses sent directly from the education institution to the VA BON office by mail, or by email to appsupportdocs@dhp.virginia.gov. To request an official transcript, you may reach out to the Registrar’s office.
2. To apply for prescriptive authority, the Board requires an official transcript or letter sent to the Board from the educational program, which verifies satisfactory completion of a graduate level course in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics obtained as a part of your nurse practitioner program, within the past five years.
ii. Certification:
This program meets requirements for eligibility to sit for national certification examinations.
Board Link:
The Board is very specific about education and certification requirements. Students must be able to demonstrate that these requirements have been met.
Please visit the Virginia Board of Nursing for specific steps and guidelines for seeking APRN licensure in this state: Agency (State Board of Nursing): APRN Licensure
Practicum Placement Support – Frequently Asked Questions:
a. Will LUSON support practicum placement in Virginia?
Liberty University School of Nursing students are approved for practicum in the State of Virginia.
b. Are there any specific requirements to consider when completing practicum in Virginia?
Students completing practicum in the State of Virginia must hold a Virginia Registered Nurse License, or a Multi-State RN License.