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Washington State Nurse Licensing

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We process all license applications and renewals for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Nursing Technicians (NTEC). We also work together to guide nursing applicants and nurses through the licensing and renewal process.

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Apply for a License

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Apply for a License

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Renew/Reactivate a License

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Renew/Reactivate a License

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Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Information

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Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Information

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Contact Us

111 Israel Road SE
PO Box 47864
Olympia, WA 98504
360-236-4703
nursing@doh.wa.gov

We Value Your Feedback

While the Board of Nursing is a regulatory board, we value a human-centered approach to our processes and continue to strive to improve our services. We appreciate hearing about your experience and any suggestions or solutions that you may have. Thank you for your time to provide input; feedback may be done anonymously, or you may request a response.

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