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WA Rev Code § 18.79.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.030 - Licenses required—Titles.

RCW 18.79.030 Licenses required—Titles.(1) It is unlawful for a person to practice or to offer to practice as a registered nurse in this state unless that person has been licensed under this chapter. A person who holds a license to practice as a registered nurse in this state may use the titles "registered nurse" and "nurse" and the abbreviation "R.N." No other person may assume those titles or use the abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using them is a registered nurse.(2) It is unlawful for a person to practice or to offer to practice as an advanced registered nurse practitioner or as a nurse practitioner in this state unless that person has been licensed under this chapter. A person who holds a license to practice as an advanced registered nurse practitioner in this state may use the titles "advanced registered nurse practitioner," "nurse practitioner," and "nurse" and the abbreviations "A.R.N.P." and "N.P." No other person may assume those titles or use those abbreviations or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using them is an advanced registered nurse practitioner or nurse practitioner.(3) It is unlawful for a person to practice or to offer to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state unless that person has been licensed under this chapter. A person who holds a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state may use the titles "licensed practical nurse" and "nurse" and the abbreviation "L.P.N." No other person may assume those titles or use that abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using them is a licensed practical nurse.(4) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person listed as a Christian Science nurse in the Christian Science Journal published by the Christian Science Publishing Society, Boston, Massachusetts, from using the title "Christian Science nurse," so long as such person does not hold himself or herself out as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse, unless otherwise authorized by law to do so.[ 1997 c 177 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 403.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.050 - "Advanced registered nursing practice" defined—Exceptions.

RCW 18.79.050 "Advanced registered nursing practice" defined—Exceptions."Advanced registered nursing practice" means the performance of the acts of a registered nurse and the performance of an expanded role in providing health care services as recognized by the medical and nursing professions, the scope of which is defined by rule by the commission. Upon approval by the commission, an advanced registered nurse practitioner may prescribe legend drugs and controlled substances contained in Schedule V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 69.50 RCW, and Schedules II through IV subject to RCW 18.79.240(1) (r) or (s).Nothing in this section prohibits a person from practicing a profession for which a license has been issued under the laws of this state or specifically authorized by any other law of the state of Washington.This section does not prohibit (1) the nursing care of the sick, without compensation, by an unlicensed person who does not hold himself or herself out to be an advanced registered nurse practitioner, or (2) the practice of registered nursing by a licensed registered nurse or the practice of licensed practical nursing by a licensed practical nurse.[ 2000 c 64 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 405.]NOTES:Effective date—2000 c 64 §§ 1-3: "Sections 1 through 3 of this act take effect July 1, 2000." [ 2000 c 64 § 8.]Severability—2000 c 64: "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." [ 2000 c 64 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.060 - "Licensed practical nursing practice" defined—Exceptions.

RCW 18.79.060 "Licensed practical nursing practice" defined—Exceptions. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)"Licensed practical nursing practice" means the performance of services requiring the knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary for carrying out selected aspects of the designated nursing regimen under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician and surgeon, dentist, osteopathic physician and surgeon, physician assistant, osteopathic physician assistant, podiatric physician and surgeon, advanced registered nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or midwife.Nothing in this section prohibits a person from practicing a profession for which a license has been issued under the laws of this state or specifically authorized by any other law of the state of Washington.This section does not prohibit the nursing care of the sick, without compensation, by an unlicensed person who does not hold himself or herself out to be a licensed practical nurse.[ 2012 c 13 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 406.]RCW 18.79.060"Licensed practical nursing practice" defined—Exceptions. (Effective July 1, 2022.)"Licensed practical nursing practice" means the performance of services requiring the knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary for carrying out selected aspects of the designated nursing regimen under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician and surgeon, dentist, osteopathic physician and surgeon, physician assistant, podiatric physician and surgeon, advanced registered nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or midwife.Nothing in this section prohibits a person from practicing a profession for which a license has been issued under the laws of this state or specifically authorized by any other law of the state of Washington.This section does not prohibit the nursing care of the sick, without compensation, by an unlicensed person who does not hold himself or herself out to be a licensed practical nurse.[ 2020 c 80 § 16; 2012 c 13 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 406.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 80 §§ 12-59: See note following RCW 7.68.030.Intent—2020 c 80: See note following RCW 18.71A.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.080 - Commission—Order of removal—Vacancy.

RCW 18.79.080 Commission—Order of removal—Vacancy.The governor may remove a member of the commission for neglect of duty, misconduct, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, or for incompetency or unprofessional conduct as defined in chapter 18.130 RCW. Whenever the governor is satisfied that a member of the commission has been guilty of neglect of duty, misconduct, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, or of incompetency or unprofessional conduct, the governor shall file with the secretary of state a statement of the causes for and the order of removal from office, and the secretary shall forthwith send a certified copy of the statement of causes and order of removal to the last known post office address of the member. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall appoint a replacement member to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 408.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.090 - Commission—Compensation.

RCW 18.79.090 Commission—Compensation.Each commission member shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 and shall be paid travel expenses when away from home in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 1999 c 366 § 5; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 409.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.100 - Commission—Officers—Meetings.

RCW 18.79.100 Commission—Officers—Meetings.The commission shall annually elect officers from among its members. The commission shall meet at least quarterly at times and places it designates. It shall hold such other meetings during the year as may be deemed necessary to transact its business. A majority of the commission members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum at a meeting. All meetings of the commission must be open and public, except that the commission may hold executive sessions to the extent permitted by chapter 42.30 RCW.Carrying a motion or resolution, adopting a rule, or passing a measure requires the affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the commission. The commission may appoint panels consisting of at least three members. A quorum for transaction of any business by a panel is a minimum of three members. A majority vote of a quorum of the panel is required to transact business delegated to it by the commission.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 410.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.120 - Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.

RCW 18.79.120 Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 412.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.140 - Executive director—Qualifications.

RCW 18.79.140 Executive director—Qualifications.The executive director must be a graduate of an approved nursing education program and of a college or university, with a masters' degree, and currently licensed as a registered nurse under this chapter; have a minimum of eight years' experience in nursing in any combination of administration and nursing education; and have been actively engaged in the practice of registered nursing or nursing education within two years immediately before the time of appointment.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 414.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.150 - Schools and programs—Requirements—Approval.

RCW 18.79.150 Schools and programs—Requirements—Approval.An institution desiring to conduct a school of registered nursing or a school or program of practical nursing, or both, shall apply to the commission and submit evidence satisfactory to the commission that:(1) It is prepared to carry out the curriculum approved by the commission for basic registered nursing or practical nursing, or both; and(2) It is prepared to meet other standards established by law and by the commission.The commission shall make, or cause to be made, such surveys of the schools and programs, and of institutions and agencies to be used by the schools and programs, as it determines are necessary. If in the opinion of the commission, the requirements for an approved school of registered nursing or a school or program of practical nursing, or both, are met, the commission shall approve the school or program.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 415.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.160 - Applicants—Required documentation—Criteria—Rules.

RCW 18.79.160 Applicants—Required documentation—Criteria—Rules.(1) An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall submit to the commission:(a) An attested written application on a department form;(b) An official transcript demonstrating graduation and successful completion of an approved program of nursing; and(c) Any other official records specified by the commission.(2) An applicant for a license to practice as an advanced registered nurse practitioner shall submit to the commission:(a) An attested written application on a department form;(b) An official transcript demonstrating graduation and successful completion of an advanced registered nurse practitioner program meeting criteria established by the commission; and(c) Any other official records specified by the commission.(3) An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit to the commission:(a) An attested written application on a department form;(b) Written official evidence that the applicant is over the age of eighteen;(c) An official transcript demonstrating graduation and successful completion of an approved practical nursing program, or its equivalent; and(d) Any other official records specified by the commission.(4) At the time of submission of the application, the applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse must not be in violation of chapter 18.130 RCW or this chapter.(5) The commission shall establish by rule the criteria for evaluating the education of all applicants.[ 2004 c 262 § 6; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 416.]NOTES:Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.170 - Examination—Rules.

RCW 18.79.170 Examination—Rules.An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse must pass an examination in subjects determined by the commission. The examination may be supplemented by an oral or practical examination. The commission shall establish by rule the requirements for applicants who have failed the examination to qualify for reexamination.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 417.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.180 - Interim permits—License—Expiration upon failure.

RCW 18.79.180 Interim permits—License—Expiration upon failure.When authorized by the commission, the department shall issue an interim permit authorizing the applicant to practice registered nursing, advanced registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing, as appropriate, from the time of verification of the completion of the school or training program until notification of the results of the examination. Upon the applicant passing the examination, and if all other requirements established by the commission for licensing are met, the department shall issue the applicant a license to practice registered nursing, advanced registered nursing, or licensed practical nursing, as appropriate. If the applicant fails the examination, the interim permit expires upon notification to the applicant, and is not renewable. The holder of an interim permit is subject to chapter 18.130 RCW.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 418.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.190 - Reciprocity—Foreign programs—Examination.

RCW 18.79.190 Reciprocity—Foreign programs—Examination.Upon approval of the application by the commission, the department shall issue a license by endorsement without examination to practice as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse to a person who is licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse under the laws of another state, territory, or possession of the United States, and who meets all other qualifications for licensing.An applicant who has graduated from a school or program of nursing outside the United States and is licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, or their equivalents, outside the United States must meet all qualifications required by this chapter and pass examinations as determined by the commission.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 419.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.200 - License procedures, requirements, fees.

RCW 18.79.200 License procedures, requirements, fees.An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees as determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 § 62; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 420.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.210 - License renewal—Procedures, requirements, fees.

RCW 18.79.210 License renewal—Procedures, requirements, fees.A license issued under this chapter must be renewed, except as provided in this chapter. The licensee shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees as determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 § 63; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 421.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.230 - Temporary retirement—Renewal—Fee—Qualification.

RCW 18.79.230 Temporary retirement—Renewal—Fee—Qualification.A person licensed under this chapter who desires to retire temporarily from registered nursing practice, advanced registered nursing practice, or licensed practical nursing practice in this state shall send a written notice to the secretary.Upon receipt of the notice the department shall place the name of the person on inactive status. While remaining on this status the person shall not practice in this state any form of nursing provided for in this chapter. When the person desires to resume practice, the person shall apply to the commission for renewal of the license and pay a renewal fee to the state treasurer. Persons on inactive status for three years or more must provide evidence of knowledge and skill of current practice as required by the commission or as provided in this chapter.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 423.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.250 - Advanced registered nurse practitioner—Activities allowed.

RCW 18.79.250 Advanced registered nurse practitioner—Activities allowed.An advanced registered nurse practitioner under his or her license may perform for compensation nursing care, as that term is usually understood, of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the course thereof, she or he may do the following things that shall not be done by a person not so licensed, except as provided in RCW 18.79.260 and 18.79.270:(1) Perform specialized and advanced levels of nursing as recognized jointly by the medical and nursing professions, as defined by the commission;(2) Prescribe legend drugs and Schedule V controlled substances, as defined in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 69.50 RCW, and Schedules II through IV subject to RCW 18.79.240(1) (r) or (s) within the scope of practice defined by the commission;(3) Perform all acts provided in RCW 18.79.260;(4) Hold herself or himself out to the public or designate herself or himself as an advanced registered nurse practitioner or as a nurse practitioner.[ 2000 c 64 § 4; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 425.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 64: See note following RCW 18.79.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.256 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.256 - Advanced registered nurse practitioner—Scope of practice—Document attestation.

RCW 18.79.256 Advanced registered nurse practitioner—Scope of practice—Document attestation.An advanced registered nurse practitioner may sign and attest to any certificates, cards, forms, or other required documentation that a physician may sign, so long as it is within the advanced registered nurse practitioner's scope of practice.[ 2015 c 104 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.79.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.270 - Licensed practical nurse—Activities allowed.

RCW 18.79.270 Licensed practical nurse—Activities allowed. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)A licensed practical nurse under his or her license may perform nursing care, as that term is usually understood, of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the course thereof may, under the direction of a licensed physician and surgeon, osteopathic physician and surgeon, dentist, naturopathic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, physician assistant, osteopathic physician assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or midwife acting under the scope of his or her license, or at the direction and under the supervision of a registered nurse, administer drugs, medications, treatments, tests, injections, and inoculations, whether or not the piercing of tissues is involved and whether or not a degree of independent judgment and skill is required, when selected to do so by one of the licensed practitioners designated in this section, or by a registered nurse who need not be physically present; if the order given is reduced to writing within a reasonable time and made a part of the patient's record. Such direction must be for acts within the scope of licensed practical nurse practice.[ 2012 c 13 § 4; 1995 c 295 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 427.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 295: See note following RCW 18.79.260.RCW 18.79.270Licensed practical nurse—Activities allowed. (Effective July 1, 2022.)A licensed practical nurse under his or her license may perform nursing care, as that term is usually understood, of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the course thereof may, under the direction of a licensed physician and surgeon, osteopathic physician and surgeon, dentist, naturopathic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, physician assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or midwife acting under the scope of his or her license, or at the direction and under the supervision of a registered nurse, administer drugs, medications, treatments, tests, injections, and inoculations, whether or not the piercing of tissues is involved and whether or not a degree of independent judgment and skill is required, when selected to do so by one of the licensed practitioners designated in this section, or by a registered nurse who need not be physically present; if the order given is reduced to writing within a reasonable time and made a part of the patient's record. Such direction must be for acts within the scope of licensed practical nurse practice.[ 2020 c 80 § 19; 2012 c 13 § 4; 1995 c 295 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 427.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 80 §§ 12-59: See note following RCW 7.68.030.Intent—2020 c 80: See note following RCW 18.71A.010.Effective date—1995 c 295: See note following RCW 18.79.260.
WA Rev Code § 18.79.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.79 - Nursing Care.|18.79.280 - Medication, tests, treatments allowed.

RCW 18.79.280 Medication, tests, treatments allowed.It is not a violation of chapter 18.71 RCW or of chapter 18.57 RCW for a registered nurse, at or under the general direction of a licensed physician and surgeon, or osteopathic physician and surgeon, to administer prescribed drugs, injections, inoculations, tests, or treatment whether or not the piercing of tissues is involved.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 428.]