Nursing Education Programs

Washington State Nursing Education Programs

We approve and regulate nursing education programs for Washington state.

We regulate:

• Nursing education programs
• Nurse refresher courses for LPN and RN licensure
• Out-of-state nursing education programs for clinical placement in Washington state
• Nursing professional vocational relationships (PVR) courses

We set standards to:

• Promote safe and effective nursing practice.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve education programs.
• Ensure education programs prepare candidates for licensing and certification.
• Ensure out-of-state distant learning programs are equal to our in-state nursing programs.

Information for Nursing Programs

• Annual Nursing Education Report (PDF)
  • 2020 - 2021 Supplemental Annual School Report; Faculty Salaries (PDF)
• Forms for nursing programs
• Plan of correction information
• Complaint process

See all Nursing Program Resources

Information for Students

• Nursing education programs
• NCLEX pass rates by nursing education program
• Washington Center for Nursing Scholarships information
• Licensing processes
• Apply for your license by exam

See all Student Resources

Rules

Find the rules for nursing education training programs in WAC 246-840-500 through 575.