February 14, 2025
In West Virginia, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs), are required to establish a Collaborative Agreement with a licensed physician to obtain prescriptive authority. This agreement outlines the scope of practice, prescriptive privileges, and the collaborative relationship between the NP and the supervising physician. The West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses provides official guidelines and a template for this process.
A collaborative practice agreement is available here.
Yes, West Virginia law mandates that NPs must have a Collaborative Agreement with a licensed physician to practice and prescribe medications. This requirement is outlined in West Virginia Code §30-7-15a.
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