CODE OF VIRGINIA

REGISTRATION OF CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS (§ 54.1-3018.1)

The Board may register an applicant as a clinical nurse specialist if the
applicant:

   1.  Holds a valid license to practice professional nursing pursuant to this
   article; and

   2.  Has successfully completed a graduate-level clinical nurse specialist
   program within a regionally accredited college or university that meets all
   educational qualifications and standards established by national certification
   guidelines and holds a national clinical nurse specialist certification that
   prepares the professional nurse to deliver advanced nursing services.

HISTORY: 2016, c. 83.