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Iowa NP to Virginia NP License Requirements
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Likely pathway †
Could not confirm which specific Virginia NP/apprentice APRN pathway applies (exam vs endorsement) to this applicant because the evidence supports exam and endorsement categories for nurse practitioners but does not provide the applicant’s current/previous NP status details.
Pathway conditions to check
- Endorsement (if currently/previously licensed as a nurse practitioner/APRN)
If the applicant is currently/previously licensed as a nurse practitioner, the evidence directs an endorsement verification request of licensure from another U.S. jurisdiction.
To determine which option applies: The evidence for this pathway condition needs confirmation.
- Nurse practitioner initial licensure (by examination category shown in the checklist)
The evidence shows an examination category that requires an official graduate degree transcript sent directly from the education institution.
To determine which option applies: Whether the applicant is applying in the exam category.
Source 1 ↗ - RN foundation requirement for NP initial licensure
The evidence requires evidence of a current Virginia RN license OR an RN license with multi-state privilege from a compact state.
To determine which option applies: Whether the applicant holds a current active Virginia RN license or an RN multistate privilege, and whether any multistate privilege is current.
Source 1 ↗ - Graduate education: graduate degree in NP specialty and core coursework
The evidence requires a graduate degree in nursing/NP specialty and a transcript showing successful completion of core coursework that prepares for licensure in the appropriate specialty.
To determine which option applies: Degree credential details and transcript showing successful completion of core coursework for the specialty.
Source 1 ↗ - Continuing education (initial qualification)
The evidence requires at least 40 hours of continuing education in the area of specialty practice approved by designated certifying agencies or approved ACCME Category I CME.
To determine which option applies: CE hours and approval source for the specialty practice area.
Source 1 ↗ - Prescriptive authority (conditional, if seeking Rx authority)
The evidence lists prescriptive authority requirements, including holding a current unrestricted NP license and providing evidence of one of multiple pharmacology/experience-based alternatives.
To determine which option applies: Whether the applicant is applying for prescriptive authority; which alternative they meet; and documentation for pharmacology/experience hours and time windows.
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ - Prescriptive authority alternatives (conditional sub-requirements)
The evidence provides specific alternatives, including practice hours and continuing education units, or contact hours/education in pharmacology/pharmacotherapeutics, and includes required course content examples (e.g., federal/state laws).
To determine which option applies: Which alternative is used and evidence for the specific required items (hours, course content).
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Government fees †
Could not confirm NP-specific fee amounts for initial NP licensure by exam/endorsement from the supplied NP application instructions. The supplied fee table does list a fee for “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN, CNM, CNS, CRNA) $125” (application) and “All fees are nonrefundable,” but it does not label this directly as the NP exam vs endorsement fee.
Fee breakdown
- APRN application fee (license type listed in fee table) — $125.00
Use only if the applicant’s NP licensure corresponds to the fee table entry for ‘Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN, CNM, CNS, CRNA)’.
Source 1 ↗ - All Board of Nursing fees nonrefundable — Amount needs confirmation
Applies generally per the provided fees page. note: does not specify NP-only context.
Source 1 ↗ - Online license portal required fee exists — Amount needs confirmation
Evidence indicates a required fee is submitted through the online license application portal, but does not provide an NP/APRN amount in the NP checklist snippet itself.
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Processing time †
Could not confirm Virginia nurse practitioner processing/review timelines from the supplied official evidence.
Compact considerations †
Could not confirm Virginia-specific Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) participation for nurse practitioner/APRN authorization from the supplied evidence. The NLC materials provided describe RN/LPN multi-state privilege and primary state of residence, which may not establish NP/APRN compact authorization for this application.
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Application requirements †
For nurse practitioner initial licensing, the evidence says all applicants must provide 1) evidence of current Virginia RN license or RN with multi-state privilege, 2) complete an online application, and 3) request certification verification sent directly from the certifying organization. For exam, submit an official graduate degree transcript sent directly from the education institution. For endorsement, request verification of NP/APRN licensure from another U.S. jurisdiction; a paper application is required only if adding a specialty or Rx authority to a current Virginia LNP license.
Requirements checklist
- RN foundation: current Virginia RN license OR RN multi-state privilege — Required
Required for nurse practitioner initial licensure qualification.
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ - Graduate degree in nursing or NP specialty — Required
Required for initial licensure qualification (initial NP).
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ - Core coursework transcript showing successful completion — Required
Required; transcript content must show core coursework preparation for the appropriate specialty.
Source 1 ↗ - Continuing education: at least 40 hours (initial qualification) — Required
Required for initial licensure qualification per qualifications text.
Source 1 ↗ - Online application (all applicants) — Required
Required for nurse practitioner initial licensing per checklist instructions.
Source 1 ↗ - Paper application condition for adding specialty or Rx authority to a current Virginia LNP license — Needs confirmation
Conditional; applies when adding a specialty or Rx authority to an existing Virginia LNP license.
- Request professional certification verification consistent with specialty (sent directly) — Required
Required; certification must be consistent with specialty area of educational preparation.
Source 1 ↗ - Exam category: official graduate degree transcript sent directly from education institution — May apply
Conditional; applies to the ‘by examination’ category shown in the checklist snippet.
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ - Endorsement category: licensure verification from another U.S. jurisdiction (good standing or eligible for reinstatement if lapsed) — May apply
Conditional; applies to the ‘by endorsement’ category when currently/previously licensed as a nurse practitioner/APRN.
Source 1 ↗ - Prescriptive authority: current unrestricted NP license (conditional) — May apply
Conditional; applies to applicants for prescriptive authority.
Source 1 ↗ - Prescriptive authority: provide evidence of one listed alternative (conditional) — May apply
Conditional; applicants for prescriptive authority must provide evidence of one of the listed options.
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License verification †
The evidence requires requesting professional certification verification consistent with specialty area, “sent directly” from the certifying organization to the board by mail or email. For endorsement (if currently/previously licensed as a nurse practitioner), it also requires requesting verification of licensure as a nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse from another U.S. jurisdiction, sent directly to the board.
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Fingerprinting and background checks †
Could not confirm Virginia nurse practitioner-specific criminal background check/fingerprinting requirements from the supplied NP/18VAC90-30-80 materials. (Fingerprint/CBC instructions shown in the provided evidence are for RN/LPN applications, not NP.)
Education and transcripts †
For initial NP licensure, the evidence requires a “graduate degree in nursing or in the appropriate nurse practitioner specialty,” with a transcript showing successful completion of “core coursework” that prepares the applicant for licensure in the appropriate specialty. For the exam route, it also requires an official graduate degree transcript sent directly from the education institution.
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Documents to prepare †
The supplied NP checklist evidence identifies these document/verification items: evidence of a current Virginia RN license or RN multi-state privilege; a graduate degree transcript (for exam) sent directly from the education institution; request professional certification verification consistent with specialty area sent directly from the certifying organization; and for endorsement, request licensure verification as a nurse practitioner/advanced practice nurse from another U.S. jurisdiction with good standing or eligibility for reinstatement if lapsed.
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Responsible agency †
Virginia Board of Nursing is the issuing agency referenced in the NP checklist instructions, including contact information for nurse practitioner licensure materials.
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Some details in marked sections could not be confirmed. The text explains what remains uncertain; confirm those details with the licensing board before applying.
Details still to confirm
- Likely pathway
Applicant’s NP/APRN current or prior licensure status (currently/previously licensed as a nurse practitioner) is not provided; therefore exam vs endorsement applicability is unknown. No evidence was provided stating exam/endorsement suitability based on Iowa status details.
- Application requirements
Evidence identifies the ‘all applicants’ 1st three items and exam/endorsement-specific transcript/verification items, but does not include a complete numbered checklist list beyond those identified items in the supplied snippets.
- License verification
Evidence says verification must be ‘sent directly’ and provides an email address for certification verification, but does not provide full operational portal steps in the supplied snippets.
- Fingerprinting and background checks
No nurse practitioner-specific criminal background check/fingerprinting instructions were found in the supplied NP materials.
- Education and transcripts
Evidence shows ‘core coursework’ and graduate degree requirement and an exam transcript instruction, but does not provide any additional specialty course list or subject-by-subject curriculum requirements in the supplied snippets.
- Government fees
Fee table provided appears for APRN, not explicitly labeled for NP exam vs endorsement. The NP application instructions snippet did not provide NP fee amounts.
- Processing time
No processing/review timeframes for NP were found in the supplied evidence.
- Compact considerations
Current destination-state compact participation was not confirmed by the validated evidence. Confirm participation, your license type and primary residence before relying on multistate privileges.
- Responsible agency
Only NP checklist contact/address snippet was provided; no separate NP application wizard/portal instructions were included in the supplied evidence.
- Documents to prepare
Only the documents/verification items referenced in the NP checklist snippets were identified; the evidence does not provide a complete document list in the supplied excerpts.