State Regulation Resources for West Virginia
| Source | Type of Guidance | Impact | Guidance* |
| West Virginia Board of Nursing | | | No direct guidance is offered by the State Board of Nursing regarding the administration of moderate or deep sedation by Registered Nurses within the state of West Virginia.
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West Virginia Code
| TITLE 64: West Virginia State Board of Health
(2006)
| MDs, DOs, RNs,
CRNAs
| Series 12: Hospital Licensure (2006) 8.7.b. Anesthesia may be administered only by a licensed practitioner permitted by State law to administer anesthesia, a certified registered nurse anesthetist as permitted by state law or other professionals as permitted by the medical staff and state law. Read 64CSR12 (Page 23) |
West Virginia Code
| Chapter 30: Professions And Occupations; Article 7: Registered Professional Nurses
(2009)
| MDs, DOs, RNs,
CRNAs | 30-7-15. Administration of anesthetics (2009) In any case where it is lawful for a duly licensed physician or dentist practicing medicine or dentistry under the laws of this state to administer anesthetics, such anesthetics may lawfully be given and administered by any person (a) who has been licensed to practice registered professional nursing under this article, and (b) who holds a diploma or certificate evidencing his or her successful completion of the educational program of a school of anesthesia duly accredited by the American association of nurse anesthetists: Provided, that such anesthesia is administered by such person in the presence and under the supervision of such physician or dentist. Read West Virginia Code 30-7 |
Other State Resources
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West Virginia RN Board
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses - Scope/Law
West Virginia Nurses Association
West Virginia Board of Medicine
West Virginia Board of Osteopathy
West Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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*This page last updated March 11, 2010. The summaries, links and other materials provided on this page are for informational purposes only, may not be comprehensive or applicable to your situation, and nothing on this website constitutes medical, nursing or legal advice. Other rules or regulations may apply. Please consult a lawyer to determine compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Please consult the West Virginia State Board of Nursing or other appropriate medical professionals or administrators before administering anesthetic or sedative products, to determine proper conduct in your particular situation, to assess currentness of regulations, and to comply with individual facility guidelines and policies.