Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs [18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This chapter sets out requirements for initial and continuing approval of nursing education programs.
State Authority Section 54.1-2400 and Chapter 30 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority none
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To establish standards for nursing education programs that enable students to pass the licensure examination and practice with skill and competency
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jay P. Douglas, R.N.  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4520    FAX: (804)527-4455    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Fee Increase 2024 NOIRA Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Use of simulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/02/2022.
Accreditation of RN Education programs Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/07/2018.
Definition of full approval and timing of criminal background checks for nursing education programs Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2018.
Promulgate New Chapters 19 and 27 and Repeal Chapter 20 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/24/2017.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/2/2023 Agency Completed Amend