U.S. Virgin Islands licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure regulates the credentials recorded for U.S. Virgin Islands: RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Public status checks use U.S. Virgin Islands license verification; renewal uses U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial by birth month The compact classification shown for this review is NLC enacted — implementation pending.
Public verification
U.S. Virgin Islands license verification is the reviewed public verification route for U.S. Virgin Islands. The destination is hosted on vibnl.boardsofnursing.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For U.S. Virgin Islands, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial by birth month The named renewal route is U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is Confirm the credential-specific amount in the nurse portal..
CE or competence
The reviewed U.S. Virgin Islands continuing-education or competence rule is: Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure |
| Public verification | U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial by birth month |
| Renewal deadline | LPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month. |
| Continuing competence | Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN. |
| Fees | Confirm the credential-specific amount in the nurse portal. |
| Compact status | NLC enacted — implementation pending |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (340) 249-0684 |
| Physical location | Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802 |
| Mailing address | Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802 |
| Primary official domains | doh.vi.gov, vibnl.boardsofnursing.org |
How to verify a U.S. Virgin Islands nursing license
U.S. Virgin Islands license verification is the reviewed public verification route for U.S. Virgin Islands. The destination is hosted on vibnl.boardsofnursing.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Virgin Islands credential type | For U.S. Virgin Islands, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, CNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For U.S. Virgin Islands, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For U.S. Virgin Islands, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Biennial by birth month. LPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month. | For U.S. Virgin Islands, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | U.S. Virgin Islands has enacted compact participation but implementation is recorded as pending. Do not treat an ordinary U.S. Virgin Islands license as multistate until the responsible authority confirms operational implementation and the public record shows multistate authority. | For U.S. Virgin Islands, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live U.S. Virgin Islands verification date. | For U.S. Virgin Islands, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
U.S. Virgin Islands nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: U.S. Virgin Islands official licensing portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date.
- Review the current credential-specific requirements.
- Complete required competence or education.
- Submit the official renewal and payment.
- Verify the updated license record.
Renewal cautions
- RN/APRN and LPN/CNA renew in different years.
- Do not assume multistate practice authority while implementation is pending.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.
- Use the credential-specific official instructions.
- Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
- Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
U.S. Virgin Islands license by endorsement
The reviewed U.S. Virgin Islands credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Use U.S. Virgin Islands license verification for the public record and U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC enacted — implementation pending. The public record host is vibnl.boardsofnursing.org, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial by birth month
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
NLC enacted — implementation pending
U.S. Virgin Islands is classified as NLC enacted — implementation pending. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial by birth month and the authority model is Territorial nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure contact and location
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3 reviewed official destinations for U.S. Virgin Islands
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Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in U.S. Virgin Islands?
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure. Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure is the responsible licensing authority. RN/APRN and LPN/CNA renew in different years.
What is the reviewed U.S. Virgin Islands license lookup?
U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification. U.S. Virgin Islands license verification is the reviewed public verification route for U.S. Virgin Islands. The destination is hosted on vibnl.boardsofnursing.org. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal.
When is a U.S. Virgin Islands nursing license renewed?
Biennial by birth month. LPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month.
What CE or competence applies in U.S. Virgin Islands?
Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.
What fee information is published for U.S. Virgin Islands?
Confirm the credential-specific amount in the nurse portal.
How can I contact the nursing authority in U.S. Virgin Islands?
Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure publishes (340) 249-0684 and Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802.