What are the mandatory CE topics for Washington nurses?

Health Equity Continuing Education: 2 contact hours (Every 4 years) | Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management: 6 contact hours (One-time (at initial licensure/renewal))

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Q: How many CE contact hours are required for Washington (WA) RN license renewal?

8 contact hours every 1 year. Washington requires 8 continuing education hours and 96 active nursing practice hours annually. APRNs with prescriptive authority require 15 pharmacology hours every 2 years. Governing board: Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON).

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Standard RN CE Hours

8 Contact Hrs

Per 1-year renewal cycle

State-Mandated Topic Hours

8 Hours

Across 2 specific state rule(s)

General Elective CE Hours

0 Hours

Board-approved clinical or specialty courses

Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) — Mandatory Topic & Competency Breakdown

Health Equity Continuing Education

Every 4 years2 hrs

Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management

One-time (at initial licensure/renewal)6 hrs

Washington Board & APRN Rule Note: Washington requires 8 continuing education hours and 96 active nursing practice hours annually. APRNs with prescriptive authority require 15 pharmacology hours every 2 years.

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