Who we are
We are Washington State's Board of Nursing.
What we do
We protect the public's health and safety by regulating the competency and quality of all:
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP)
- Nursing Technicians (NTEC)
How we do it
We establish, monitor, and enforce:
- Licensing
- Consistent standards of practice
- Continuing competency mechanisms
- Discipline
Legislative Priorities
- Download the Washington State Board of Nursing Legislative Priorities (PDF)