School Nurse Certificate

Candidate Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
• Be at least age 18
• Be recommended by the employing County Superintendent

Education Level

• Hold a nursing diploma or associate’s degree in nursing
• Hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

You must submit an official transcript. To send official transcripts to our office electronically, email them to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. Electronic transcripts must be sent from the college or university to the Office of Certification.

Required Training

• Introduction to school nursing eLearning course or county-approved school nurse training

Renewal Requirements

For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed on the certification application process page.

If this is your first time using our Certification Portal, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants. 

$35