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WA Rev Code § 18.79.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.290 - Catheterization of students—Rules.

RCW 18.79.290 Catheterization of students—Rules.(1) In accordance with rules adopted by the commission, public school districts and private schools that offer classes for any of grades kindergarten through twelve may provide for clean, intermittent bladder catheterization of students or assisted self-catheterization of students who are in the custody of the school district or private school at the time. After consultation with staff of the superintendent of public instruction, the commission shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, that provide for the following and such other matters as the commission deems necessary to the proper implementation of this section:(a) A requirement for a written, current, and unexpired request from a parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal control over the student that the school district or private school provide for the catheterization of the student;(b) A requirement for a written, current, and unexpired request from a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, that catheterization of the student be provided for during the hours when school is in session or the hours when the student is under the supervision of school officials;(c) A requirement for written, current, and unexpired instructions from an advanced registered nurse practitioner or a registered nurse licensed under this chapter regarding catheterization that include (i) a designation of the school district or private school employee or employees who may provide for the catheterization, and (ii) a description of the nature and extent of any required supervision; and(d) The nature and extent of acceptable training that shall (i) be provided by a physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or registered nurse licensed under chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, or this chapter, and (ii) be required of school district or private school employees who provide for the catheterization of a student under this section, except that a licensed practical nurse licensed under this chapter is exempt from training.(2) This section does not require school districts to provide intermittent bladder catheterization of students.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 429.]NOTES:Catheterization of public and private school students: RCW 28A.210.280 and 28A.210.290.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.300 - Department—Rules for administration.

RCW 18.79.300 Department—Rules for administration.The department, subject to chapter 34.05 RCW, the Washington Administrative Procedure Act, may adopt such reasonable rules as may be necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon it in the administration of this chapter.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 430.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.310 - Rules, regulations, decisions of previous boards—Effect.

RCW 18.79.310 Rules, regulations, decisions of previous boards—Effect.As of July 1, 1994, all rules, regulations, decisions, and orders of the board of nursing under *chapter 18.88 RCW or the board of practical nursing under *chapter 18.78 RCW continue to be in effect under the commission, until the commission acts to modify the rules, regulations, decisions, or orders.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 431.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapters 18.88 and 18.78 RCW were repealed by 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 433, effective July 1, 1994.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.330 - Finding.

RCW 18.79.330 Finding.The legislature finds a need to provide additional work-related opportunities for nursing students. Nursing students enrolled in bachelor of science programs or associate degree programs, working within the limits of their education, gain valuable judgment and knowledge through expanded work opportunities.[ 2003 c 258 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—2003 c 258: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2003 c 258 § 11.]Effective date—2003 c 258: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 12, 2003]." [ 2003 c 258 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.340 - Nursing technicians.

RCW 18.79.340 Nursing technicians.(1) "Nursing technician" means a nursing student employed in a hospital licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW, a clinic, or a nursing home licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW, who:(a) Is currently enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the commission and has not graduated; or(b) Is a graduate of a nursing program approved by the commission who graduated:(i) Within the past thirty days; or(ii) Within the past sixty days and has received a determination from the secretary that there is good cause to continue the registration period, as defined by the secretary in rule.(2) No person may practice or represent oneself as a nursing technician by use of any title or description of services without being registered under this chapter, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.(3) The commission may adopt rules to implement chapter 258, Laws of 2003.[ 2012 c 153 § 13; 2003 c 258 § 2.]NOTES:Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.Severability—Effective date—2003 c 258: See notes following RCW 18.79.330.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.350 - Nursing technicians—Nursing functions.

RCW 18.79.350 Nursing technicians—Nursing functions.(1) Nursing technicians are authorized to perform specific nursing functions within the limits of their education, up to their skill and knowledge, but they may not:(a) Administer chemotherapy, blood or blood products, intravenous medications, or scheduled drugs, or carry out procedures on central lines;(b) Assume ongoing responsibility for assessments, planning, implementation, or evaluation of the care of patients;(c) Function independently, act as a supervisor, or delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, or unlicensed personnel; or(d) Perform or attempt to perform nursing techniques or procedures for which the nursing technician lacks the appropriate knowledge, experience, and education.(2) Nursing technicians may function only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who agrees to act as supervisor and is immediately available to the nursing technician. The supervising registered nurse must have an unrestricted license with at least two years of clinical practice in the setting where the nursing technician works.(3) Nursing technicians may only perform specific nursing functions based upon and limited to their education and when they have demonstrated the ability and been verified to safely perform these functions by the nursing program in which the nurse technician is enrolled. The nursing program providing verification is immune from liability for any nursing function performed or not performed by the nursing technician.(4) Nursing technicians are responsible and accountable for their specific nursing functions.[ 2003 c 258 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—2003 c 258: See notes following RCW 18.79.330.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.360 - Applications for registration as a nursing technician—Fee.

RCW 18.79.360 Applications for registration as a nursing technician—Fee.(1) Applications for registration must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for registration provided for in chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee must accompany the application.(2) An applicant for registration as a nursing technician shall submit:(a) A signed statement from the applicant's nursing program verifying enrollment in, or graduation from, the nursing program; and(b) A signed statement from the applicant's employer certifying that the employer understands the role of the nursing technician and agrees to meet the requirements of subsection (4) of this section.(3) The secretary shall issue a registration to an applicant who has met the requirements for registration or deny a registration to an applicant who does not meet the requirements, except that proceedings concerning the denial of registration based on unprofessional conduct or impairment are governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW.(4) The employer:(a) Shall not require the nursing technician to work beyond his or her education and training;(b) Shall verify that the nursing technician continues to qualify as a nursing technician as described in RCW 18.79.340;(c) Shall advise the department and nursing program of any practice-related action taken against the nursing technician;(d) Shall maintain documentation of the specific nursing functions the nursing technician is authorized to perform; and(e) Shall provide training regarding the provisions of chapter 258, Laws of 2003, including procedures for filing a complaint with the department of health or the department of social and health services concerning violations of chapter 258, Laws of 2003, to all nursing technicians and registered nurses who shall supervise nursing technicians and document the training and make it available for any inspection or survey.[ 2003 c 258 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—2003 c 258: See notes following RCW 18.79.330.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.370 - Nursing technicians—Registration renewal.

RCW 18.79.370 Nursing technicians—Registration renewal.The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of the registration. Failure to renew invalidates the registration and all privileges granted by the registration. For renewal of registration, a nursing technician must attest that he or she continues to qualify as a nursing technician as described in RCW 18.79.340.[ 2003 c 258 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—2003 c 258: See notes following RCW 18.79.330.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.400 - Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.

RCW 18.79.400 Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.(1) By June 30, 2011, the commission shall adopt new rules on chronic, noncancer pain management that contain the following elements:(a)(i) Dosing criteria, including:(A) A dosage amount that must not be exceeded unless an advanced registered nurse practitioner or certified registered nurse anesthetist first consults with a practitioner specializing in pain management; and(B) Exigent or special circumstances under which the dosage amount may be exceeded without consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management.(ii) The rules regarding consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management must, to the extent practicable, take into account:(A) Circumstances under which repeated consultations would not be necessary or appropriate for a patient undergoing a stable, ongoing course of treatment for pain management;(B) Minimum training and experience that is sufficient to exempt an advanced registered nurse practitioner or certified registered nurse anesthetist from the specialty consultation requirement;(C) Methods for enhancing the availability of consultations;(D) Allowing the efficient use of resources; and(E) Minimizing the burden on practitioners and patients;(b) Guidance on when to seek specialty consultation and ways in which electronic specialty consultations may be sought;(c) Guidance on tracking clinical progress by using assessment tools focusing on pain interference, physical function, and overall risk for poor outcome; and(d) Guidance on tracking the use of opioids, particularly in the emergency department.(2) The commission shall consult with the agency medical directors' group, the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional associations for advanced registered nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state.(3) The rules adopted under this section do not apply:(a) To the provision of palliative, hospice, or other end-of-life care; or(b) To the management of acute pain caused by an injury or a surgical procedure.[ 2010 c 209 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.410 - Commission—Information to legislature.

RCW 18.79.410 Commission—Information to legislature.In addition to the authority provided in RCW 42.52.804, the commission, its members, or staff as directed by the commission, may communicate, present information requested, volunteer information, testify before legislative committees, and educate the legislature, as the commission may from time to time see fit.[ 2013 c 81 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 81: See note following RCW 18.25.0167.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.420 - Down syndrome—Parent information.

RCW 18.79.420 Down syndrome—Parent information.A nurse who provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the nurse provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis.[ 2016 c 70 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.800 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.800 - Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.

RCW 18.79.800 Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.(1) By January 1, 2019, the commission must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.(2) In developing the rules, the commission must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional associations for advanced registered nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state.[ 2017 c 297 § 8.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2017 c 297: See note following RCW 18.22.800.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.810 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.810 - Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.

RCW 18.79.810 Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.By January 1, 2020, the commission must adopt or amend its rules to require advanced registered nurse practitioners who prescribe opioids to inform patients of their right to refuse an opioid prescription or order for any reason. If a patient indicates a desire to not receive an opioid, the advanced registered nurse practitioner must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.[ 2019 c 314 § 10.]NOTES:Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.900 - Severability—1994 sp.s. c 9.

RCW 18.79.900 Severability—1994 sp.s. c 9.If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 904.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.901 - Headings and captions not law—1994 sp.s. c 9.

RCW 18.79.901 Headings and captions not law—1994 sp.s. c 9.Headings and captions used in this act constitute no part of the law.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 905.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.902 - Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9.

RCW 18.79.902 Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9.This act takes effect July 1, 1994.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 906.]
WA Rev Code § 18.83.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.83 - Psychologists.|18.83.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.83.010 Definitions.When used in this chapter:(1) The "practice of psychology" means the observation, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures for the purposes of preventing or eliminating symptomatic or maladaptive behavior and promoting mental and behavioral health. It includes, but is not limited to, providing the following services to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and the public, whether or not payment is received for services rendered:(a) Psychological measurement, assessment, and evaluation by means of psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational testing;(b) Diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and psychological aspects of illness, injury, and disability; and(c) Counseling and guidance, psychotherapeutic techniques, remediation, health promotion, and consultation within the context of established psychological principles and theories.This definition does not include the teaching of principles of psychology for accredited educational institutions, or the conduct of research in problems of human or animal behavior.Nothing in this definition shall be construed as permitting the administration or prescribing of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine and surgery as defined in chapter 18.71 RCW.(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.(3) "Board" means the examining board of psychology.(4) "Department" means the department of health.[ 1994 c 35 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 193; 1984 c 279 § 75; 1979 c 158 § 67; 1965 c 70 § 1; 1955 c 305 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.83.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.83 - Psychologists.|18.83.020 - License required—Use of "psychology" or similar terms.

RCW 18.83.020 License required—Use of "psychology" or similar terms.(1) To safeguard the people of the state of Washington from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of psychology, it is unlawful for any person to whom this chapter applies to represent himself or herself to be a psychologist without first obtaining a license as provided in this chapter.(2) A person represents himself or herself to be a psychologist when the person adopts or uses any title or any description of services which incorporates one or more of the following terms: "psychology," "psychological," "psychologist," or any term of like import.[ 1986 c 27 § 1; 1965 c 70 § 2; 1955 c 305 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.83.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.83 - Psychologists.|18.83.035 - Examining board—Composition—Terms—Chairperson.

RCW 18.83.035 Examining board—Composition—Terms—Chairperson.There is created the examining board of psychology which shall examine the qualifications of applicants for licensing. The board shall consist of seven psychologists and two public members, all appointed by the governor. The public members shall not be and have never been psychologists or in training to be psychologists; they may not have any household member who is a psychologist or in training to be a psychologist; they may not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to psychology, nor have a household member who has so participated; and they may not have had within two years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the board. Each psychologist member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States who has actively practiced psychology in the state of Washington for at least three years immediately preceding appointment and who is licensed under this chapter. Board members shall be appointed for a term of five years, except that the terms of the existing appointees shall be adjusted by the governor so that no more than two members' terms expire each year with all subsequent appointments for a five-year term. Upon the death, resignation, or removal of a member, the governor shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term. The board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.[ 1989 c 226 § 1; 1986 c 27 § 2; 1984 c 279 § 76.]NOTES:Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.83.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.83 - Psychologists.|18.83.045 - Examining board—Generally.

RCW 18.83.045 Examining board—Generally.The board shall meet at least once each year and at such other times as the board deems appropriate to properly discharge its duties. All meetings shall be held in Olympia, Washington, or such other places as may be designated by the secretary. Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum, except that oral examinations may be conducted with only three psychologist members.[ 1991 c 3 § 195; 1984 c 279 § 77.]NOTES:Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.83.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.83 - Psychologists.|18.83.050 - Examining board—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.83.050 Examining board—Powers and duties.(1) The board shall adopt such rules as it deems necessary to carry out its functions.(2) The board shall examine the qualifications of applicants for licensing under this chapter, to determine which applicants are eligible for licensing under this chapter and shall forward to the secretary the names of applicants so eligible.(3) The board shall administer examinations to qualified applicants on at least an annual basis. The board shall determine the subject matter and scope of the examination, except as provided in RCW 18.83.170. The board may allow applicants to take the examination upon the granting of their doctoral degree before completion of their internship for supervised experience.(4) The board shall keep a complete record of its own proceedings, of the questions given in examinations, of the names and qualifications of all applicants, and the names and addresses of all licensed psychologists. The examination paper of such applicant shall be kept on file for a period of at least one year after examination.(5) The board shall, by rule, adopt a code of ethics for psychologists which is designed to protect the public interest.(6) The board may require that persons licensed under this chapter as psychologists obtain and maintain professional liability insurance in amounts determined by the board to be practicable and reasonably available.[ 2004 c 262 § 8; 1994 c 35 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 196; 1986 c 27 § 3; 1984 c 279 § 78; 1965 c 70 § 5; 1955 c 305 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.