Rules are created through a public process involving open public meetings and hearings. While each rule is in various stages of rule writing, you are welcome to comment at any time.
Current rules in progress
| Rules | Washington Administrative Code | |
| NA Rules (Secretary Authority) |
WAC 246-841-520 |
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| Nursing Fee Rule | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-990 |
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Nursing Scope of Practice |
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ARNP Opioid Prescribing Rules |
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| Nursing Technician amendments to allow Licensed Practical Nurse students practice opportunities |
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| Nursing Assistants Standards | Amendments to: Chapter 246-841 WAC Chapter 246-842 WAC |
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| Nursing Temporary Practice Permits reducing reducing temporary practice permit time |
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| RN, LPN, and ARNP Patient Abandonment | Amendments to: WAC 246-840-010 WAC 246-840-700 |
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| Emergency to Permanent Rules |
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Workshops
| Rules | Date and Location |
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The workshops are open to the public and will be announced here, as well as through GovDelivery. To get announcements subscribe to GovDelivery. |
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Hearings
| Rules | Date and Location |
| The hearings are open to the public and will be announced here, as well as through GovDelivery. To get announcements subscribe to GovDelivery. | |
DOH rule making information
Comment on rules
The Nursing Commission values your input and we sincerely encourage you to send us your comments on any rule in progress. You may send your comments to:
Department of Health
Attn: Nursing Commission Rules
P.O. Box 47864
Olympia, WA 98504-7864
E-mail: nursing@doh.wa.gov
Fax: 360-236-4738 (attn: Nursing Rules)
Phone: 360-236-4785