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Washington State Nursing Education's Role

WABON approves and regulates nursing education programs in the state of Washington for:

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursing Technician
Registered Nurse

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Education

We approve and regulate all nursing education programs in Washington state.

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Nursing Education

We provide nursing education programs with resources, guidance, and certification.

Nursing programs that educate:

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Nursing Technician (NTEC)
Registered Nurse (RN)

Visit Nursing Education for more information.

Nursing Assistant Education

Nursing Assistants have different requirements for certification, practice, and discipline.

We oversee only the education part. Other state agencies handle the rest.

Visit Nursing Assistant Education for information and resources.

Nursing Education Rules

Find the rules for nursing education training programs in WAC 246-840-500 through WAC 246-840-571

Questions?

Email: WABONEducationUnit@doh.wa.gov

All Forms for Nursing Education

Applications

Innovation application (.docx)
In-state nursing program (.docx)
Nurse Administrator (.docx)
Out-of-state nursing technician program approval (.docx)
Out-of-state Nursing program (.docx)
Refresher program application (.docx)

Exceptions

Exception to 10% of Simulation Faculty Certification (.docx)
Exception to Clinical Placement for WAC 246-840-5341 (.docx)
Exception to faculty degree requirements form (.docx)
Exception for Simulation Program Manager Certification (.docx)

Forms for Licensing New Graduates

Certificate of Completion (COC) form (.docx)
Certificate of Completion (COC) form (PDF)
Certificate of Completion (COC) Guidance (PDF)
Out of State Licensed Practical Nurse Test Out Approval Form (PDF)
RN Students Taking NCLEX-PN form PVR and Letter (.docx)

Incident Report Form

Incident Report Form (.docx)

Plan of Correction

Plan of Correction (POC) template (.docx)

Preceptor Verification of Hours Form

Preceptor Verification of Hours form (.docx)

Substantive Change Request

Nursing program substantive change request (.docx)