Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Nursing
chapter
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses [18 VAC 90 ‑ 30]
Action:
Implementation of 2026 periodic review for 18VAC90-30 and 40
Action 7020
 
General Information
Action Summary Following a 2026 periodic review of chapters 30 and 40, the board will be amending regulations to improve and clarify the regulations of APRNs.
Chapters Affected
  VAC Chapter Name Action Type
Primary 18 VAC 90-30 Regulations Governing the Licensure of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Amend Existing Regulation
Other chapters
  18 VAC 90 - 40 Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Amend Existing Regulation
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [8685]
Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed 2/19/2026 2/19/2026
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
11191 NOIRA Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Claire Morris, RN  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: claire.morris@dhp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)367-4665    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.