Washington Nursing CE Requirements & License Renewal
Meet your Washington nursing CE requirements with ease. If you’d like a refresher on what’s needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.
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Washington : APN
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- None
Additional information for renewals:
- Active RN license
- 15 hours - Related to advanced pharmacology, if you have prescriptive authority
- Active Certification in each area of advanced practice
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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Washington : LVN-LPN
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- NEW! 2 hours - Health Equity
All LPNs have until their 2026 renewal date to complete 2 hours of health equity CE. After 2026 renewal, nurses must complete 2 hours of health equity CE every renewal period.
Additional information for renewals:
- 6 hours - Suicide Prevention, 1-time requirement
- 96 practice hours due every year
See courses that fulfill these requirements here!
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
washington
Washington : RN
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- NEW! 2 hours - Health Equity
All RNs have until their 2026 renewal date to complete 2 hours of health equity CE. After 2026 renewal, nurses must complete 2 hours of health equity CE every renewal period.
Additional information for renewals:
- 6 hours - Suicide Prevention, 1-time requirement
- 96 practice hours due every year
See courses that fulfill these requirements here!
Online Limitations
There are no online limitations.
Roster
Governing Agency
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FAQs
Generally, renewing your license online will require the following steps.
1. Check renewal requirements: Verify the specific requirements for renewing your license. This might involve completing continuing education (CE) hours or demonstrating that you've maintained certain skills.
2. Complete CE or other requirements: Many healthcare professions require a set number of CE credits for renewal. This can typically be completed through online courses, workshops, or conferences. Some licenses might have other requirements, such as clinical practice hours or competency assessments.
3. Prepare your documentation: Gather any necessary proof of your continuing education or other credentials required by the licensing board. This could include course certificates, employer verification of hours worked, etc.
4. Submit your renewal application: Log into the relevant licensing authority’s website and complete the online renewal application.
5. Pay the required renewal fee.
Most states require licensed professionals to complete some continuing education in order to maintain their license. Check with your state board to determine your specific requirements.
Elite Learning has one of the largest online CE libraries in the nation, including mandatory topics that meet your Washington Nursing requirements. View our full library here.
In many states, you can complete all or a portion of your CE hours online. Check with your state regulatory board for any restrictions on online CE in your state.
Completed CE certificates are tracked in your Elite dashboard. You can access and download these certificates at any time in case of an audit by the state board.
If you miss the deadline for CE completion or license renewal, check with your state regulatory board for next steps.
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.