West Virginia LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in West Virginia you need to satisfy the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 hours per 1-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What West Virginia requires for LPN renewal

CE hours required	24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	12 months
Governing body	West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

LPNs must complete 24 CE contact hours per two-year (biennial) period even though the license itself renews annually. Within those hours, licensees who prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances must include 3 hours on drug diversion / best-practice prescribing of controlled substances / opioid antagonist use, and all licensees must include 2 hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families. Nurses newly licensed in WV must also complete a one-time 2 hours of end-of-life/pain management education. CE records should be retained (commonly cited as four years). Note: the 24-hour total is the same for LPNs and RNs in WV.

Full LPN renewal guide for West Virginia (deadlines, fees & CE) →

West Virginia LPN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses before purchasing.

Nurse.com CE
Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.
Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.
CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.
Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.

West Virginia LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in West Virginia?

West Virginia requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. LPNs must complete 24 CE contact hours per two-year (biennial) period even though the license itself renews annually. Within those hours, licensees who prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances must include 3 hours on drug diversion / best-practice prescribing of controlled substances / opioid antagonist use, and all licensees must include 2 hours on mental health conditions common to veterans and their families. Nurses newly licensed in WV must also complete a one-time 2 hours of end-of-life/pain management education. CE records should be retained (commonly cited as four years). Note: the 24-hour total is the same for LPNs and RNs in WV.

Do online LPN CE courses count in West Virginia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my West Virginia LPN CE?

West Virginia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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LPN CE courses in another state

All states: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) renewal