We've changed our name!
We are now the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON). Learn more about our name change...
Important Information
COVID-19 Information
Stay up to date with the Department of Health (DOH) COVID-19 website.
COVID-19 vaccination requirement
All health care providers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 misinformation statement
Physicians who generate and spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation or disinformation are risking disciplinary action by state medical boards.
RN & LPN Graduate Resources
Are you a recent grad or applying for your first RN or LPN license?
Visit Apply by NCLEX Exam to get started!
Get information and learn how to:
Register for the NCLEX
Verify your education
Have your official transcripts sent
Apply for your license
Test out of an RN program to become a LPN
Become a Student Nurse Preceptor
Get a monetary incentive while making an impact on the future of nursing!
A nursing preceptor is a practicing licensed nurse who provides:
personal instruction
training
supervision
to nursing students during nursing clinical rotations.
Visit Student Nurse Preceptor for more information.