West Virginia nursing CE courses

Curated courses matched to West Virginia’s RN renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

12CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: RN licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years; HB 4110 (effective May 2024) moved the RN expiration to June 30.

Source: West Virginia Board of Nursing

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Drug diversion and best-practice prescribing (one-time, 3 hours, for newly licen3 hoursEvery renewalAll RNs

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Diabetes Type 2: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment

Wild Iris Medical Education · 7h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Comprehensive T2D course: causes, prevention, screening criteria, treatment, complications, long-term plan of care.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Wild Iris Medical Education · 2h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Covers assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of PTSD; 4.9-star rated.

Medical Error Prevention and Root Cause Analysis

NetCE · 2h · text · ANCC (Jointly accredited by ACCME/ACPE/ANCC. Course #91334.)

$15.00or included in NetCE unlimited planView course →

Note: Current edition released 09/01/2026; 2 ANCC contact hours; medical-error prevention and root cause analysis.

Fall Prevention: Interventions for Balance Problems and Risks

Wild Iris Medical Education · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: Fall prevention in clinical and community settings: balance components, risk factors, impacts on patients/caregivers, and risk-mitigation strategies.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Patient Management

Wild Iris Medical Education · 6h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: COPD characteristics and causes, functional effects, preventive measures, lifestyle changes, long-term treatment planning, interventions, and acute exacerbations.

HIV/AIDS Training and Education for Healthcare Professionals

Wild Iris Medical Education · 3h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

Note: HIV etiology/epidemiology, transmission risk factors, testing and counseling, clinical manifestations, antiretroviral therapy, care management, and prevention.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 12-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Nurse.com CE Membership (Standard)Bundle

Nurse.com (Relias) · 30h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited courses; Relias/Nurse.com is the largest US nursing CE brand.)

$49.99Premium membership ($149.99/yr) includes all courses + state renewal packages free.View course →

Note: Standard membership: access to all online courses 1.5 contact hours or less (includes state-required courses), 50% off courses over 1.5 hours and state renewal packages. 500+ courses.

CEUfast Unlimited AccessBundle

CEUfast · 24h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited provider; Iowa-based company with 290+ courses, most with audio.)

$39.00$39/year unlimited, as listed on CEUfast's site.View course →

Note: One-year unlimited access to the full CEUfast course library (270+ courses with audio); instant certificates; cross-device syncing. Budget pick for covering a full renewal cycle.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Novel Coronaviruses, including COVID-19 (free course)Free

Wild Iris Medical Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC Accredited Provider #P0314; accepted in all 50 states.)

FreeFree; one free course currently offered; account signup required.View course →

Note: Wild Iris's currently offered free nursing CEU (1 ANCC contact hour); certificate delivered via email after passing a short test and evaluation.

Free Nursing CEUs (e.g., Communicating With Patients; Quality Management and Data Evaluation)Free

Nurse.com (Relias) · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (ANCC-accredited free courses, available in all 50 states.)

FreeFree; free Nurse.com account required.View course →

Note: Rotating catalog of free ANCC courses (hours set to 1 as representative; verify per course); free Nurse.com account required to enroll and print certificate.

Medscape Education continuing education activities (free)Free

Medscape Education · 1h · self-paced · ANCC (Medscape, LLC accredited by ANCC as a provider of continuing nursing education; offers ANCC contact hours for RNs.)

FreeFree; registration required (free).View course →

Note: Thousands of free activities (credit typically 0.25-1.5 contact hours each; set to 1h as representative, verify per activity); URL points to Medscape's official help article confirming ANCC nurse credit since individual activity pages sit behind login.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do West Virginia RNs need?

West Virginia registered nurses need 12 contact hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for West Virginia RN renewal?

Requirements include Drug diversion and best-practice prescribing (one-time, 3 hours, for newly licen (3 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is my West Virginia RN license renewal deadline?

RN licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years; HB 4110 (effective May 2024) moved the RN expiration to June 30.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the West Virginia Board of Nursing. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.