Approved Nursing Education Programs

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Nursing Programs and Schools

We approve and regulate nursing education programs for Washington state for:

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP)
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
Nursing Technicians (NTEC)

Find an approved nursing program

Board-approved nursing schools, clinical placements, and refresher courses:

Nursing programs in Washington (PDF)
Out-of-state clinical placements (PDF)
Out-of-state Nurse Tech programs (PDF)
Refresher courses (PDF)
Professional vocational relationships courses (PDF)

More information

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)