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The Washington Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in Washington must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. Washington is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Select license type you’re applying for:
Registered Nurse
Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required by Washington State for Registered Nurse Initial Licensure
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES.
Notes
Registered Nurse
Endorsement
Service(s) Required by Washington State for Registered Nurse Endorsement
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES.
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required by Washington State for LPN Initial Licensure
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES.
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Endorsement
Service(s) Required by Washington State for LPN Endorsement
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Not Required