Background
The Washington State Board of Nursing (Board) is considering amendments to WAC 246-840-010 and WAC 246-840-300 through 246-840-4990 to clarify advanced practice licensure requirements, align standards with national best practices, update prescriptive authority provisions, and address other related objectives.
Upcoming Rule Workshops
The Board is hosting public rule workshops to receive input from interested parties. You are invited to participate in these workshops to discuss changes to the advanced practice rules.
Workshop #6:
WAC 246-840-460 through 4990 (Pain Management)
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join online via Zoom
Workshop #7:
WAC 246-840-460 through 4990 (Pain Management)
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Join online via Zoom
Workshop #8:
WAC 246-840-460 through 4990 (Pain Management)
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Join online via Zoom
How to submit feedback
- Attend an upcoming rule workshop
- Email WABONRules@doh.wa.gov
- Use the Rule Feedback Form to submit comments or edits to the advanced practice pain management rules