CE Requirements for Nurse Practitioners in Washington

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Requirements specific to Nurse Practitioners in Washington

Required Hours: 8 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.


To renew your Washington advanced practice registered nurses license, you are required to: 

  • Complete 30 contact hours of continuing education credit during the renewal period. An additional 15 hours in pharmacology is required if you have prescriptive authority within the last two years.
  • Have an active registered nurse license. You can renew your ARNP and RN license at the same time.
  • Have an active certification in your area of practice. 

All APRNs must renew their license every other year, by their birthday, to remain in active status.
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Nursing CE Courses for Nurse Practitioners in Washington

Complete these courses towards your Washington nursing CE requirements.

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

6.0 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Required Start Course
Breast Cancer Nursing CE Course for RNs and LPNs

2.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Anxiety Disorders Nursing CE Course for RNs and LPNs

1.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Thyroid Dysfunction Nursing CE Course for RNs and LPNs

3.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Vascular Access Devices Nursing CE Course

7.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Skin Cancer and Sun Safety Nursing CE Course

2.5 ANCC contact hours

0.0 Pharmacology hours

 Recommended Start Course
Hepatitis Nursing CE Course for RNs and LPNs

1.5 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