Physicians: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit,Nurses: ANCC NCPD contact hoursIQ,Pharmacists: ACPE CPE contact hours,Physician Associates: AAPA Category 1 Credit,Dentists: ADA-CERP CME credit,Psychologists: APA CME Credit,Social Workers: ASWB-ACE Credit,Dietitians: CDR CPEUs,Optometrists: COPE credit hours,Interprofessional Continuing Education:IPCE

Continuing education requirements for:Washington Registered Nurse (RN)

Earn smarter CE as you complete your Washington nursing license renewal. OOG Health offers free CEUs for nurses in Washington, helping you finish board-ready, evidence-based nursing CEUs efficiently. Progress through Washington nursing CE requirements without adding stress to your schedule.

All CEUs are accredited by ANCC, ACCME, and ACPE via joint accreditation with Pinnacle Conference, LLC. Earn nursing CEUs confidently while staying focused on patient care and professional growth.

License Renewal Cycle: Every 1 year

Total Credits: 8

State Board Contact Information

Website: nursing.wa.gov

Phone: 360-236-4703

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General CE Requirements

There are no CE requirements for RNs in the state of Washington. For alternative options regarding license renewal, please contact your state board.

Specialty Requirements

  • Telemedicine/Telehealth

    • Total Credits: 2

    • Frequency: One Time

    • Special Note: Training in telemedicine/telehealth delivery for nurses providing remote health services

  • Health Equity

    • Total Credits: 2

    • Frequency: Every 1 renewal cycle

    • Special Note: Continuing education focused on health equity training as specified in WAC 246-840-222

  • Suicide Prevention

    • Total Credits: 6

    • Frequency: One Time

    • Special Note: Training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management from a qualified suicide prevention training program

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: July 16, 2025

Registered Nurse Requirements by State