We've changed our name!
We are now the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON). Learn more about our name change...
We are now the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON). Learn more about our name change...
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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.
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personal instruction
training
supervision
to nursing students during nursing clinical rotations.
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