18 Va. Admin. Code § 90-25-120

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 18VAC90-25-120 - Renewal and reinstatement of certification as an advanced certified nurse aide

A. Current certification as a nurse aide in Virginia must be maintained in order to hold certification as an advanced certified nurse aide.

B. Renewal. If an individual is not eligible to renew as a certified nurse aide, certification as an advanced certified nurse aide may not be renewed. An advanced certification shall be renewed concurrently with the renewal of the basic certification as a nurse aide in Virginia by:

1. Submitting a completed renewal form and renewal fee as specified in 18VAC90-25-16; and

2. Attesting to completion of at least three contact hours per year of continuing education and training in any of the competency areas identified in the advanced certification training program. The board may grant an extension or waiver of the continuing education requirement based on good cause shown by the certified nurse aide.

C. Late renewal. An advanced certified nurse aide may renew certification for 90 days following the expiration date by meeting the requirements of subsection A of this section.

D. Reinstatement. If an advanced certification has not been renewed for 90 days following the expiration date, it shall only be reinstated if the applicant for reinstatement:

1. Holds current certification as a nurse aide in Virginia;

2. Submits a completed reinstatement application on a form provided by the board;

3. Pays the reinstatement fee as specified in 18VAC90-25-16; and

4. Provides evidence that the applicant has completed all required hours of continuing education and training.

18 Va. Admin. Code § 90-25-120

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 9, eff. March 26, 2005; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. July 25, 2007; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 20, eff. 7/15/2019.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3005 of the Code of Virginia.