Annual Nursing Education Report
All approved nursing programs complete an annual survey. The survey results are compiled in the annual report.
Washington Center for Nursing (WCN)
The Washington Center for Nursing (WCN) is a nonprofit statewide nursing workforce center whose goal is to build a diverse, highly qualified nursing workforce to support a healthier Washington.
Through WCN's nursing education pages, you will find scholarship information, employment opportunities, and education resources.
Council on Nursing Education in Washington State (CNEWS)
The Council on Nursing Education in Washington State (CNEWS) leads the transformation of nursing education in Washington State to benefit the people of Washington and beyond.
All Deans and Directors of approved nursing education programs in Washington State are members.
Nursing Education Complaints
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Mandatory Reporting
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Per WAC 246-840-513 this is the form provided by the board for events involving a student or faculty member that the program has reason to believe resulted in patient harm, an unreasonable risk of patient harm, or diversion of legend drugs or controlled substances.
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Complaint Process
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- The Nursing Program Approval Panel (NPAP) reviews complaints for the Washington Board of Nursing (WABON).
- If NPAP finds that the allegations violate the law, they will request an investigation.
- NPAP members have expertise in nursing education.
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How to File a Complaint
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For all nursing education complaints about a:
- Nursing education program
- Nursing faculty member
- Nursing Assistant training program
Fill out and submit the online nursing education complaint form:
Other Complaints
For all other nursing related complaints not related to education (including a complaint about a nurse), see File a Complaint.
Nursing Program Plan of Correction
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What is a Plan of Correction (POC)?
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A POC is a written report, a nursing program prepares, showing how it will address the deficient standards identified in law.
The Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) may request a POC if one of the following:
- The program receives a statement of deficiencies
- The program fails to maintain an annual pass rate of 80 percent
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How to Submit a POC
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Use the Plan of Correction (POC) template and email it to waboneducationunit@doh.wa.gov.
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When Filling Out the POC
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- State the WAC deficiency
- Identify actions taken to correct the WAC deficiency
- Include the date of planned implementation
- Provide evidence to show the WAC deficiency has been corrected
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What to Expect After Submitting a POC
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The Nursing Program Approval Panel (NPAP) reviews the Plan of Correction (POC).
The NPAP may choose to accept or reject the POC.
- If the NPAP rejects the POC, they will request clarifying information
- The NPAP may ask WABON staff to do a program site visit