WABON Assumes Regulatory Authority for Nursing Assistants July 1

In 2025, Senate Bill 5051 was enacted to streamline oversight of the Nursing Assistant (NA) profession by consolidating regulatory authority. Effective July 1, 2026, responsibility for credentialing and disciplinary actions will transfer from the Washington State Secretary of Health to the Washington State Board of Nursing.

This change means that the Board of Nursing will serve as the primary point of contact for NA credentialing and discipline matters beginning July 1, 2026.

What does this mean for you:

• Beginning July 1, 2026, please reach out to WABON with any questions related to your nursing assistant credential at 360-236-4703 or [email protected].
• Continue to use the Department of Health’s Provider Credential Search to verify credentials.
• Applications, renewals, and complaints related to nursing assistant credentials will still need to be submitted through the Department of Health’s HELMS Online System.
• Information related to nursing assistant credentials (NAR, NAC, and Medication Assistant Endorsement) will now be accessible on the WABON website.

We encourage you to review the full details and consider how these changes may apply to your specific situation. Additional information and resources are available on the WABON website.

If you have questions or need support, please contact [email protected].