Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Nursing Education Programs [18 VAC 90 ‑ 27]
Action Amendment to clinical hours limitations outside of Virginia pursuant to 2024 legislation
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 4/23/2025
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3/24/25  12:01 pm
Commenter: Myra Payne MSN/MBA, RN

The Board amended 18VAC90-27, Regulations Governing Nurse Education Programs, to eliminate clinical
 

I agree that Nursing Programs in Virginia should not be limited to clinical hours outside of Virginia, especially if they are in range (50 miles) of the Nursing Program. For example  Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 39 miles from our program in Chesapeake., Virginia. There is an increase in Nursing programs in Chesapeake and a decrease in available sites, this would resolve some clinical availability issues we currently are facing in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Please eliminate Clinical hours limitations outside of Virginia for Nursing Programs.

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