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U.S. Virgin Islands detailed task guide

U.S. Virgin Islands nursing continuing education

Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.

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Direct answer

Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.

Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure ↗U.S. Virgin Islands license verification ↗U.S. Virgin Islands licensing or renewal portal ↗Nurse Licensure Compact ↗

U.S. Virgin Islands factual snapshot for this workflow

Reviewed itemJurisdiction-specific detail
AuthorityVirgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure
Public verificationU.S. Virgin Islands official license verification
Renewal cycleBiennial by birth month
Renewal deadlineLPN/CNA: even years; RN/APRN: odd years; expiration is last day of birth month.
Continuing competenceComplete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.
FeesConfirm the credential-specific amount in the nurse portal.
Compact statusNLC enacted — implementation pending
CredentialsRN, LPN, APRN, CNA
Phone(340) 249-0684
Physical locationVirgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure, St. Thomas, VI 00802

For U.S. Virgin Islands, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide. Source verification dates are shown separately from editorial release dates.

Core requirementComplete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.
Audit practiceMaintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
CredentialsRN, LPN, APRN, CNA
Renewal cycleBiennial by birth month

Continuing education or continuing competence rule

Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.

Mandatory topics, pathways and conditions

  • Use the credential-specific official instructions.
  • Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
  • Retain supporting evidence for audit.

Credential-specific checks

Credential note

U.S. Virgin Islands routing note: Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure is the responsible licensing authority. RN/APRN and LPN/CNA renew in different years.

Credential note

For U.S. Virgin Islands, rN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

For U.S. Virgin Islands, lPN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

For U.S. Virgin Islands, aPRN: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

For U.S. Virgin Islands, cNA: verify the exact credential record, renewal rule and any credential-specific education or practice requirements.

Credential note

U.S. Virgin Islands RN: verify that the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other U.S. Virgin Islands credentials.

Credential note

U.S. Virgin Islands LPN: verify that the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other U.S. Virgin Islands credentials.

Credential note

U.S. Virgin Islands APRN: verify that the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other U.S. Virgin Islands credentials.

Credential note

U.S. Virgin Islands CNA: verify that the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure record or the specifically named registry shows the credential, current status and any separate approval required for the role. Renewal or competence requirements may differ from other U.S. Virgin Islands credentials.

Keep evidence for an audit

Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.

  • Keep certificates and provider details for the published retention period.
  • Confirm course completion falls inside the correct renewal period.
  • Do not assume RN and APRN requirements are identical.
  • Check whether the provider reports electronically or whether you must upload documentation.

Common CE problems

CE or competence is not accepted

Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact U.S. Virgin Islands rule: Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.

Wrong credential rule

Return to the official source and match RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, certificate or assistant requirements before purchasing additional coursework.

Course not accepted

Confirm provider approval, topic, completion date and documentation against the authority instructions. A generic completion certificate does not prove acceptance.

Fraud and privacy safety

  • Begin every U.S. Virgin Islands transaction from a reviewed authority domain (doh.vi.gov, vibnl.boardsofnursing.org) or a source-reviewed link on this guide.
  • Do not give a caller payment-card details, a password or a one-time code merely because the caller claims to represent Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure.
  • If threatened with immediate suspension or arrest, end the call and verify the issue through (340) 249-0684 or the secure U.S. Virgin Islands account.
  • Use U.S. Virgin Islands License Verification to confirm current status rather than a private lookup page or emailed screenshot.
  • Upload identity, background, education or legal documents only through a secure method explicitly named by Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure.
  • Before paying, verify the credential, transaction and amount against the current U.S. Virgin Islands instructions; save the receipt and then verify the public record.
  • For U.S. Virgin Islands, report a suspected licensing impersonation or phishing attempt to the authority and the relevant consumer-protection or law-enforcement channel.

Frequently asked questions

How much continuing education is required in U.S. Virgin Islands?

Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN.

Are there mandatory topics?

Use the credential-specific official instructions. Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway. Retain supporting evidence for audit.

Should I keep completion records?

Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.

Can CE rules differ by credential?

Yes. RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, first-renewal, assistant and certificate-specific rules can differ.

What if CE does not appear in my account?

Compare the course, provider, date, credential and documentation with the exact U.S. Virgin Islands rule: Complete two of three competence categories; the CE option is 15 hours RN/LPN and 30 hours APRN. Retain evidence and use the authority’s upload or audit instructions.

Can I use any online course?

No. Confirm accepted providers, course categories, mandatory topics and completion dates before purchasing a course.

Is CE always required for every renewal?

Not necessarily. Some jurisdictions use practice hours, competency pathways, exemptions or credential-specific requirements. Use the exact official rule.

Where do I verify CE information?

Use the official continuing education or competence source listed in the official-resource directory.

Source-reviewed official resources

Nurse Licensure Compact

Nurse Licensure Compact ↗

National compact resource used with the U.S. Virgin Islands status recorded as NLC enacted — implementation pending; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.

Exact primary-source record · July 27, 2026
NCLEX

NCLEX Official Website ↗

Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure; passing the exam does not itself create a U.S. Virgin Islands license.

National official source · July 28, 2026
National regulatory reference

NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗

National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local U.S. Virgin Islands source remains U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification.

National official source · July 28, 2026
National verification

Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗

National participating-board service used alongside U.S. Virgin Islands official license verification for U.S. Virgin Islands; follow Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure instructions for endorsement or monitoring.

National official service · July 28, 2026

Official sources reviewed