First-Class/Full-Time Permit for School Nurse

Initial Application

The initial permit is valid for one (1) year. To apply, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
• Be at least age 18
• Hold a nursing diploma or associate’s degree in nursing and a valid registered nurse license issued by the West Virginia Board of Examiners
  • You must complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university within five (5) years.
• Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Be enrolled in a state-approved program leading to licensure as a school nurse or a bachelor’s/master’s degree in nursing to satisfy the requirements to become a school nurse at the conclusion of the five (5) year period
• Be employed in a vacancy where no other certified persons have applied
• Be recommended by the employing County Superintendent

You must submit an official transcript. To send official transcripts to our office electronically, email them to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. Electronic transcripts must be sent from the college or university to the Office of Certification.

Renewal

The permit renewal is valid for one (1) year, but is renewable up to four (4) times for a total of five (5) years. To renew this permit, you must:

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 across all required coursework
• Have completed six (6) hours of coursework
  • School nurses are only required to submit three (3) hours toward meeting the requirements for a bachelor's degree in nursing during the first year, due to the lack of coursework availability. The designated college or university official's signature is required to verify your enrollment in the state-approved program.
• Hold a valid or expired West Virginia First-Class/Full-Time Permit and maintain employment in your current position
• Have recommendation from the employing County Superintendent
• Present your unofficial transcripts or a grade printout reflecting completed coursework for renewal

Application Submission