Mandatory Subjects:
- None
Additional information for renewals:
- Active RN license
- 15 hours - Related to advanced pharmacology, if you have prescriptive authority
- Active Certification in each area of advanced practice
Here's what you need to renew your Washington Nursing license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Washington State Department of Health, Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Nursing licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Washington Nursing: APN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
30
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Online Info
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Washington State Department of Health, Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Phone:
3602364700
Fax:
Address:
Town Center 2 111 Israel Rs. SE Tumwater, 98501
Washington Nursing: LVN-LPN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
8
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
6
Renewal Cycle in Years:
1
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- NEW! 2 hours - Health Equity
All LPNs have until their 2026 renewal date to complete 2 hours of health equity CE. After 2026 renewal, nurses must complete 2 hours of health equity CE every renewal period.
Additional information for renewals:
- 6 hours - Suicide Prevention, 1-time requirement
- 96 practice hours due every year
See courses that fulfill these requirements here!
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Washington State Department of Health, Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Phone:
3602364700
Fax:
Address:
Town Center 2 111 Israel Rs. SE Tumwater, 98501
Washington Nursing: RN (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
8
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
6
Renewal Cycle in Years:
1
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- NEW! 2 hours - Health Equity
All RNs have until their 2026 renewal date to complete 2 hours of health equity CE. After 2026 renewal, nurses must complete 2 hours of health equity CE every renewal period.
Additional information for renewals:
- 6 hours - Suicide Prevention, 1-time requirement
- 96 practice hours due every year
See courses that fulfill these requirements here!
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Washington State Department of Health, Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Phone:
3602364700
Fax:
Address:
Town Center 2 111 Israel Rs. SE Tumwater, 98501
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.