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Virginia Administrative Code
12/22/2024

Part I. General Provisions

18VAC90-25-10. Definitions.

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Board" means the Virginia Board of Nursing.

"Client" means a person receiving the services of a certified nurse aide, to include a patient in a health care facility or at home or a resident of a long-term care facility.

"Nurse aide education program" means a program designed to prepare nurse aides for certification that is approved by the board.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3005 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; amended, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014; Volume 35, Issue 20, eff. July 15, 2019.

18VAC90-25-15. Identification; accuracy of records.

A. Any person regulated by this chapter who provides direct patient care shall, while on duty, wear identification that is clearly visible and indicates the appropriate title issued to such person by the board under which he is practicing in that setting. Name identification on a badge shall follow the policy of the facility in which the nurse aide is employed.

B. A certificate holder who has changed his name shall submit as legal proof to the board a copy of the marriage certificate, a certificate of naturalization, or court order evidencing the change. A duplicate certificate shall be issued by the board upon receipt of such evidence.

C. Each certificate holder shall maintain an address of record with the board. Any change in the address of record or in the public address, if different from the address of record, shall be submitted in writing or electronically to the board within 30 days of such change. All notices required by law and by this chapter to be sent by the board to any certificate holder shall be validly given when sent to the latest address of record on file with the board.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3005 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 9, eff. March 26, 2005; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. July 25, 2007; Volume 25, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 2009; Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014; Volume 35, Issue 20, eff. July 15, 2019.

18VAC90-25-16. Fees.

A. The following fees shall apply:

1. Annual renewal for certified nurse aide

$30

2. Handling fee for returned check or dishonored credit card or debit card

$50

3. Application for certification as an advanced certified nurse aide

4. Renewal of advanced certified nurse aide certification

5. Reinstatement of advanced certified nurse aide certification

$25

$20

$30

B. Fees shall not be refunded once submitted.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3005 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 20, eff. July 15, 2019; amended, Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 9, eff. February 6, 2020.

18VAC90-25-20. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. July 25, 2007; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014.

18VAC90-25-30. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. July 25, 2007; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014.

18VAC90-25-40. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. July 25, 2007; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014.

18VAC90-25-50. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. July 25, 2007; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014.

18VAC90-25-60. (Repealed.)

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 24, eff. September 8, 2004; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. July 25, 2007; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 10, eff. February 27, 2014.

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