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NEWS AND ALERTS:

WABON is Now the New Regulatory Authority for Nursing Assistants

As of July 1, 2026 Nursing assistants in Washington state transitioned to WABON, as directed by Senate Bill 5051

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NEWS AND ALERTS:

WABON is Now a Continuing Education Provider

Free online courses available! Earn continuing education contact hours by completing the Washington State Nursing Laws and Practice Essentials module. This self‑paced course is free and open to all nurses.

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NEWS AND ALERTS:

Employers of Out-of-State Multistate Licensed (MSL) Nurses

If you are an employer of an out-of-state Multistate Licensed (MSL) nurse who is currently working in Washington state, we ask that you complete the Washington State Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Employer Compliance Form.

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The Washington State Board of Nursing is Experiencing High Call Volume

Due to the nursing assistant regulatory authority transition, WABON is experiencing a high volume of calls and emails. We appreciate your patience as our staff works diligently to respond as quickly as possible.

Here are some resources that may help in the meantime:

We are currently experiencing data integrity issues with some active RN and LPN credentials reflecting an incorrect status on the Department of Health Provider Credential Search

To verify active Washington state RN, LPN, and ARNP licenses, please use Nursys.com.