Relating to authorizing the Board of Registered Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct

This bill authorizes West Virginia's Board of Registered Nurses to implement a specific rule (19 CSR 03) governing nurse registration, licensure requirements, and professional misconduct standards. It directly affects registered nurses and nursing professionals in West Virginia by formalizing existing rules about qualification criteria and conduct violations. The rule, already filed in the State Register (August 23, 2024), defines what constitutes professional misconduct and sets standards for maintaining licensure. The bill does not create new policies but legally confirms the board's authority to enforce these established rules.