School Nurse Certificate

General Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
• Be at least age 18
• Be employed as a substitute or full-time School Nurse in a county public school system

Education Level

You must also:

• 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 or a compact state

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.

Temporary Certificate

The initial, temporary nurse certificate is valid for one (1) year. To obtain it, you must:

• Meet all general requirements outlined above
• Complete the school nurse orientation professional learning activities approved by the Department

Professional Certificate 

The professional nurse certificate is valid for three (3) years. To obtain it, you must:

• Meet all general requirements outlined above
• Must have held a temporary school nurse certificate
• Complete the school nurse orientation professional learning activities approved by the Department

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