Washington RNs and LPNs are required to complete the following every 3 years:
- 531 hours of active nursing practice
- 45 hours of continuing nursing education.
Acceptable types of continuing education programs include workshops, seminars, classroom education, online programs, in-service programs, self-study, and presentations.
The Washington Nursing Commission does not accredit or approve continuing education courses and will accept courses from providers approved by such professional organizations as the American Psychological Association and others. Continuing education activities must relate to the nurse’s area of professional practice or areas identified through self-assessment and reflection for professional growth and development.
For example, Washington nurses are required to complete a 6-hour continuing education course in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. This requirement can be met by taking the athealth.com 6-hour online training course entitled, Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management. This quality online program is a cost-effective, convenient way for WA nurses to become more informed about this important topic.
State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the Washington continuing education regulations for Nurses, click the button below.
CE Requirements for Washington Nurses
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