WABON Workshops: RN and LPN Licensing and Continuing Competency Rules
The Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) filed a rulemaking notification (CR-101) on November 21, 2024, under WSR 24-24-011 to consider amendments to WAC 246-840-
015 through 246-840-260, registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensing and continuing competency rules. The purpose of this rulemaking is to clarify and update outdated language, rewrite existing rules to reflect current best practices, and restructure sections as necessary, as part of the Board’s 5-year formal rule review process in accordance with RCW 43.70.041.
The Board is conducting this review in a phased approach. This rulemaking is Phase 1 of the Board’s formal review process. During this phase, the Board will consider additional topics to simplify regulations for multistate licensure applicants, reduce barriers for applicants educated outside the United States, and explore limiting NCLEX attempts before remediation. Additionally, the Board plans to address any potential impacts resulting from relevant bills passed in the 2025 legislative session.
Public rule workshops will be held to receive input from interested parties. You are invited to participate in the upcoming workshops to discuss changes to RN and LPN licensing and continuing competency rules.
Workshop #6:
Review WAC 246-840-015 through 260
Thursday, February 27, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join online via Zoom
Workshop #7:
Review WAC 246-840-015 through 260
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join online via Zoom
Workshop Materials
For more information, please contact:
Jessilyn Dagum
Policy Analyst
Washington State Board of Nursing
[email protected]
