Nursing

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This is Chapter 30 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Nursing.” It is part of Subtitle III “Professions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health Professions”, which is part of Title 54.1 “Professions and Occupations”. It contains 60 laws divided across 8 structures.

Article 1	Board of Nursing
Article 2	Licensure of Registered Nurses
Article 3	Licensure of Practical Nurses
Article 4	Certification of Nurse Aides
Article 5	Licensure of Massage Therapists
Article 7	Medication Aides
Article 6	Nurse Licensure Compact [Repealed]
Article 6.1	Nurse Licensure Compact