NurseCETracker

To renew, Washington registered nurses need 8 CE hrs + 96 practice hrs every year. The board also requires 2 mandatory topics (listed below). Renewal: ANNUAL, by birthday. CE reporting: No upload: you attest at renewal and keep your certificates in case of audit. Verified against the Washington board of nursing on 2026-10-16.

Hours

8 CE hrs + 96 practice hrs every year

Cycle & deadline

ANNUAL, by birthday

LPN / LVN

8 CE hrs (incl 2 health equity) + 96 practice hrs yearly (same as RN)

Reporting

No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit (keep 2 yrs)

Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Washington board of nursing · Checked against the full official board page

Washington CE requirements by license type

LicenseRequirement
RN8 CE hrs + 96 practice hrs every year
LPN / LVN8 CE hrs (incl 2 health equity) + 96 practice hrs yearly (same as RN)

Required (mandatory) topics in Washington

Required topic
2 hrs health equity (within 8)
one-time 6-hr suicide prevention

Washington license renewal deadline & cycle

ANNUAL, by birthday

How to renew your Washington nursing license

  1. Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
  2. Complete your CE: 8 CE hrs + 96 practice hrs every year.
  3. Report or record CE: No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit (keep 2 yrs).
  4. Submit the renewal application and fee on the Washington board site.
  5. Keep certificates in case of audit.

Renewal fees & late renewal

RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.

Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.

CE Broker / reporting in Washington

No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit (keep 2 yrs)

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Is Washington a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

Yes. Washington is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.

NLC compact states list 2026

Where to take Washington-approved CE

Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.

Recommended CE providers: coming soon. Disclosure: we may earn a commission from some CE providers we link to in the future. That never changes what we report as required.

Washington nursing CE FAQ

How many CE hours does a Washington RN need?

8 CE hrs + 96 practice hrs every year.

When does a Washington nursing license expire?

ANNUAL, by birthday.

What mandatory CE topics does Washington require?

Required topics: 2 hrs health equity (within 8); one-time 6-hr suicide prevention.

Does Washington use CE Broker or require CE reporting?

No - attest at renewal, keep records for audit (keep 2 yrs).

Do Washington LPNs/LVNs need CE?

8 CE hrs (incl 2 health equity) + 96 practice hrs yearly (same as RN).

Is Washington a compact (NLC) state?

Yes. Washington is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.

Sources & verification

Official source: https://nursing.wa.gov/licensing/continuing-competency
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-fetched official page Oct 16, 2026; key figures present.

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