CE Requirements for Nurses in Washington

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Requirements specific to Nurses in Washington

Required Courses: 1

Washington LPNs and RNs are required to complete 8 hours of continuing education every year in order to renew a license.*

A RN and LPN must complete a one-time, six hour continuing education training in Suicide and Suicide Prevention. Please note the NursingCE's Suicide and Suicide Prevention training is currently under review for approval by the board. 

Washington APRNs must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. An additional 15 hours in pharmacology is required if you have prescriptive authority.

All nurses must renew their license by their birthday during their renewal period in order to remain in active status.


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Nursing CE Courses for Nurses in Washington

Complete these courses towards your Washington nursing CE requirements.

Over 500 hours of CE for one low price
Suicide and Suicide Prevention Nursing CE Course

6.0 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Required Start Course
Sexual Dysfunction Nursing CE Course

3.0 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Endocrine and Hormonal Disorders for APRNs Part 4: Adrenal Gland Disorders Nursing CE Course

1.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Influenza for RNs and LPNs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Nursing CE Course

2.0 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Intensive Care Unit Part 2 Nursing CE Course

3.0 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Implicit Bias and Cultural Competency in Healthcare Nursing CE Course

2.0 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances for APRNs Nursing CE Course

3.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course

*Each professional is accountable for understanding his or her accrediting/licensing body’s standards and requirements. While we try to routinely update information on this page, we are not responsible for its accuracy and information is subject to change without notice.

You can learn more at Washington's Board of Nursing Website