U.S. Virgin Islands
Information and Resources for U.S. Virgin Islands NPs
Practice Information
State Policy Fact Sheet
A quick, printable look at the details of practicing in U.S. Virgin Islands, like CE requirements and authorizations.
Regulatory Structure
Regulatory Agency
- Board of Nursing
Licensure Requirements
- RN license
- Graduate degree
- National certification
Nurse Practice Act
- Nurse Practice Act
AANP in U.S. Virgin Islands
AANP Region
U.S. Virgin Islands is a part of AANP Region 9, which includes AZ, CA, HI, NM, NV and the Pacific U.S. Territories.
Regional Compensation Brief
This report provides a regional snapshot of NP compensation and benefits in Region 9.
Your Regional Director
 | Karen Ketner, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP |
Your State Representatives
 | Naita Salmon, MSN, ANP |
2020 State Award for Excellence Recipients
The NP State Award for Excellence is given annually to an individual NP in each state who has demonstrated excellence in NP clinical practice.
- U.S. Virgin Islands Nurse Practitioner recipient: Dr. Cherian Joseph-JnoFinn
The Advocate State Award for Excellence is given annually to an individual in each state who has made a significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of NPs. Past recipients have included educators, legislators and physicians. NPs are also eligible for the advocate award for non-clinical practice initiatives related to leadership, precepting, policy, politics, research, education or community affairs.
- U.S. Virgin Islands Advocate recipient: Sen. Janelle Sarauw
Learn more about the AANP State Award for Excellence and how you can nominate a worthy NP or NP advocate.
State Legislation Tracking Center
AANP members have access to tracking state policy in all 50 states and U.S. territories. See what policy items are currently active in your state and discover what’s happening across the country when it comes to modernizing licensure, improving access to care and addressing patient care needs.