Washington RN license renewal requirements

What Washington Board of Nursing requires registered nurses to complete for license renewal — total hours, the topics that are specifically mandated, and how often each one comes due.

Independently verifiedagainst Washington Board of Nursing’s published requirements. The exact date and primary source are free with an account.About the source ↗

Total required

8 contact hours

every 1 year, at renewal

Applies to
Registered Nurses licensed in Washington
Renewal cycle
1 year
Mandated topics
3 mandated subjects

Renewal at a glance

How to renew your Washington RN license

  1. Confirm your renewal date

    Check the expiration date on your Washington RN license and begin before the board deadline.

  2. Complete the required education

    Complete 8 contact hours every 1 year, including any mandated subjects listed below.

  3. Keep your completion records

    Save course certificates and supporting documents in case the board requests proof or selects your renewal for audit.

  4. Renew through the official board

    Submit your renewal through Washington Board of Nursing and confirm that your renewed license is active.

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Mandated topics

The full breakdown is free with an account

Washington mandates 3 specific subjects. A free account shows which subjects they are, the hours earmarked for each, and how often each comes due — including the ones due only every second or third renewal, which are exactly what gets missed.

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Quick answers

Washington RN renewal questions

How many CE hours are required for Washington RN renewal?

Washington requires 8 contact hours every 1 year for this license.

How often does a Washington RN license renew?

The published renewal cycle is 1 year. Confirm your individual expiration date with Washington Board of Nursing.

Where should I verify the requirements before renewing?

Use the official source from Washington Board of Nursing. A free Currendo account shows the exact source link and the date these figures were last checked, below.

Source & verification

Where this comes from

Issuing board
Washington Board of Nursing
Primary source
The board’s own published document, linked in full — free with an account.
Last verified
Every figure on this page carries the date it was last checked — shown free with an account.
Re-checked
Every 90 days, and whenever the board posts a rule change. A page that falls behind says so at the top rather than presenting stale figures as current.
Not legal advice
Currendo publishes what the board publishes. Confirm with Washington Board of Nursing before you rely on it for a renewal deadline.

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