If you hold a West Virginia LPN license, the State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses requires 24 contact hours of continuing education every two-year reporting period, plus at least 400 clock hours of practical nursing employment. Several mandated topics apply — veterans' mental health, controlled substances (conditional), and a one-time pain management course. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
24 hours / 2 years
Twenty-four contact hours each biennial reporting period.
400 practice hours
At least 400 clock hours of practical nursing employment per period.
Veterans' mental health
2 hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and families.
Controlled substances
3 hours if you prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances.
How many CE hours West Virginia LPNs need
West Virginia requires 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years, plus at least 400 clock hours of practical nursing employment during the period.
Mandated subject requirements
- Veterans' mental health: 2 hours each cycle.
- Drug diversion / controlled substances: 3 hours, if you prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances.
- Pain management and end-of-life care: a one-time 2-hour course at first renewal (and for endorsement applicants).
Renewal cycle and deadlines
West Virginia LPN licenses are renewed annually, but CE and work hours are reported every even year. Complete and document your 24 hours and practice hours accordingly.
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View pricingWest Virginia Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN) CME at a glance
- Drug Diversion & Controlled Substances3 hrs · conditional
3 contact hours on drug diversion, best-practice prescribing of controlled substances, and opioid antagonist administration, required if the LPN prescribes, administers, or dispenses controlled substances; counts toward the 24-hour total.
- Veterans' Mental Health2 hrs · each cycle
2 contact hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families; counts toward the 24-hour total.
- Pain Management & End-of-Life Care2 hrs · one time
2 contact hours in pain management and end-of-life care, required for the first renewal following initial licensure (graduates) and for LPNs licensed by endorsement; counts toward the 24-hour total.
Always confirm with your licensing board
West Virginia LPNs complete 24 contact hours of continuing education each two-year reporting period and must be employed as a practical nurse for at least 400 clock hours during the period. Licenses are renewed annually, but CE and work hours are reported every even year. Several mandated topics apply, some conditional or one-time.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses before relying on these figures.
Source: West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
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West Virginia LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do West Virginia LPNs need?
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24 contact hours every two years, plus at least 400 practice hours.
Is veterans' mental health CE required?
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Yes — 2 contact hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families each cycle.
Who needs the controlled substances training?
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LPNs who prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances must complete 3 contact hours on drug diversion and related topics.
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