Washington State Board of Nursing Rules in Progress
Rules are created through a public process involving open public workshops and hearings. The public is welcome to take part in helping us write rules. Rules are also known as regulations, Washington Administrative Code, or WAC. While each rule is in various stages of rule writing, you are welcome to comment at any time. Want to learn more about the rulemaking process? Learn more.
The Washington State Board of Nursing (board) has authority (RCW 18.79.110) to change, update, and add to the following chapters of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC):
Chapter 246-840 WAC - Practical and Registered Nursing
Chapter 246-841 WAC - Nursing assistants
Chapter 246-842 WAC - Nursing assistants--Nursing homes--Nursing assistants training program.
- Current rules in progress
- Recently filed rules
- Workshops schedule
- Hearings schedule
- Comment on rules
Emergency rulemaking
| Rule | Code Reviser (CR) Documents | Washington Administrative Code (WAC) | Last filing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant Emergency Rules | CR-103E Emergency Rule | WAC 246-841-420 WAC 246-841-470 WAC 246-841-490 WAC 246-841-500 WAC 246-841-510 WAC 246-841-555 |
9/1/2023 |
| Basic Caregiver Training Requirement Emergency Rules | CR-103E Emergency Rule | WAC 246-840-930 WAC 246-841-405 |
9/1/2023 |
| Initial Out-of-State Exam and Endorsement Licensing Emergency Rules | CR-103E Emergency Rule | WAC 246-840-030 WAC 246-840-090 |
9/1/2023 |
Current rules in progress
| Rule | Code Reviser (CR) Document | Washington Administrative Code (WAC) |
|---|---|---|
| Multistate License Fee | CR-101 Preproposal | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-990 |
| SB 5582 Simulation Rule | CR-101 Preproposal | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-517 WAC 246-840-534 And other relevant rule sections in Chapter 246-840 WAC |
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Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Program Participation |
CR-101 Preproposal | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-750 through WAC 246-840-780 And potential new rule sections in Chapter 246-840 WAC |
| Nursing Assistants and NAC Training Program Standards | CR-102 Proposal |
New Chapter: Repealing Chapter(s): Including sections under Secretary Authority: |
| Nursing Temporary Practice Permits | CR-101 Preproposal | Amendments to: WAC 264-840-095 |
| Blood Glucose Delegation | CR-101 Preproposal | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-010 WAC 246-840-700 WAC 246-840-910 WAC 246-840-920 WAC 246-840-930 WAC 246-840-940 WAC 246-840-950 WAC 246-840-960 WAC 246-840-970 |
| Health Equity Continuing Education | CR-102 Proposal |
Amendments to: |
| Initial Out-of-State Exam and Endorsement Licensing | CR-101 Preproposal |
Amendments to: |
Workshops
- The workshops are open to the public and will be announced here, as well as through GovDelivery. To get announcements subscribe to GovDelivery.
| Rule | Date | Time | Location | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5582 Simulation Rule | 10/5/2023 | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Join Virtually |
Hearings
- The hearings are open to the public and will be announced here, as well as through GovDelivery. To get announcements subscribe to GovDelivery.
- During the public comment period prior to a rules hearing, you may comment on a rule set by submitting written comments via the DOH Rules Comment Page.
| Rule | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Equity Continuing Education | 10/25/2023 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
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Comment on rules
The board values your input, and we sincerely encourage you to send us your comments on any rule in progress. You may send your comments to:
Washington State Board of Nursing
Attn: Nursing Rules
111 Israel Road SE
P.O. Box 47864
Olympia, WA 98504
E-mail: NCQAC.Rules@doh.wa.gov
Fax: 360-236-4738 (attn: Nursing Rules)
Phone: 360-236-3538
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