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 246-841A WAC - Nursing Assistants
Emergency rulemaking
| Rule | Code Reviser (CR) Documents | Washington Administrative Code (WAC) | Last filing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| There are no emergency rules at this time. |
Current rules in progress
| Rule | Code Reviser (CR) Document | Washington Administrative Code (WAC) |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Administrator Requirements | CR-102 | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-517 |
| Nursing Assistants | CR-101 | Amendments to: Sections in Chapter 246-841A WAC |
| RN and LPN Licensing and Continuing Competency | CR-101 | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-015 through 246-840-260 |
| Advanced Practice and Pain Management | CR-101 | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-010 and 246-840-300 through 246-840-4990 |
Recently filed rules
| Rule | Code Reviser (CR) Document | Washington Administrative Code (WAC) |
|---|---|---|
| ARNP Education Requirements for Licensure | CR-103 Permanent | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-010 WAC 246-840-340 WAC 246-840-342 |
| Nursing Fee Rule Corrections (Secretary Authority) | CR-103 Permanent | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-990 |
| SB 5582 Simulation Rule | CR-103 Permanent |
Amendments to: |
| Blood Glucose Management | CR-103 Permanent |
Amendments to: New Sections: |
| Substance Use Disorder Monitoring Program Participation | CR-103 Permanent |
Amendments to: New Sections: |
| Initial Out-of-State Exam and Endorsement Licensing | CR-103 Permanent |
Amendments to: |
| Nursing Temporary Practice Permits | CR-103 Permanent | Amendments to: WAC 264-840-095 |
| Multistate License Fee | CR-103 Permanent | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-990 |
| Health Equity Continuing Education | CR-103 Permanent | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-220 New Section: WAC 246-840-222 |
| Nursing Assistants and NAC Training Program Standards | CR-103 Permanent |
New Chapter: Repealing Chapter(s): Including sections under Secretary Authority: |
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 | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additions to Implement SB 5051 | 7/31/2025 | 11:00 a.m. | Join via Zoom |
Previous Workshops
| Rule | Date | Time | Materials | Meeting Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant Rules | 4/11/2025 | 12:00 p.m. | PowerPoint Slides | Zoom Recording |
| Nursing Assistant Rules | 4/17/2025 | 4:30 p.m. | PowerPoint Slides | Zoom Recording |
| Nursing Assistant Rules | 4/25/2025 | 1:00 p.m. | PowerPoint Slides | Zoom Recording |
| Nursing Assistant Rules | 4/30/2025 | 12:00 p.m. | PowerPoint Slides | Zoom Recording |
| Nursing Assistant Rules | 5/16/2025 | 12:30 p.m. | Workshop Materials | Zoom Recording |
| Nursing Assistant Rules | 5/30/2025 | 10:00 a.m. | Workshop Materials | Zoom Recording |
| Nursing Assistant Rules | 6/27/2025 | 10:00 a.m. | Workshop Materials | Zoom Recording |
| Additions to Implement SB 5051 | 7/21/2025 | 11:00 a.m. | Workshop Materials | Zoom Recording |
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.
| Hearings | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Administrator Requirements | 7/11/2025 | 1:15 p.m. |
or Labor and Industries |
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: WABONRules@doh.wa.gov
Fax: 360-236-4738 (attn: Nursing Rules)
Phone: 360-236-3538
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