WA State Board of Nursing Notice of CR-102 Filing
The Washington State Board of Nursing has filed a CR-102 (Proposed Rule) to amend nursing assistant (NA) rules in chapter 246-841A WAC on March 31, 2026 under WSR 26-08-087.
The proposed rule builds on the board’s collaborative process and reflects feedback received from interested parties during rule workshops held throughout 2025. The amendments aim to improve clarity, reduce barriers to certification, and align requirements with current practice and federal regulations.
The proposed rule includes:
- Integrating skills testing into training programs
Formalizes the transition of the nursing assistant skills exam into board-approved training programs to improve access, efficiency, and student outcomes. - Removing specialty curricula requirements from rule
Removes the requirement for specialty curricula (mental health, developmental disabilities, and dementia) from chapter 246-841A WAC to reduce barriers and program costs, while allowing training to occur through employers or other pathways. - Incorporating statutory changes
Aligns rules with recent legislation, including provisions related to early remediation, substance use disorder monitoring, and other updates impacting nursing assistants.
Public Comment and Hearing Information
You may provide your comments on the proposed rule in the following ways:
Submit written comments through April 27, 2026 using one of the following options:
- Online: The Department of Health online rules comment web page
- E-mail: [email protected] (please include “Public Comment” in subject line)
- The U.S. Mail:
Washington State Board of Nursing
111 Israel Road SE, PO Box 47864
Olympia, WA 98504
The rules hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available for this meeting.
- Attend the rules hearing in-person:
Department of Health
Town Center 2, RM 166
111 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
- Attend the rules hearing virtually online using the Zoom application:
