WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Town Center2
111 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Phn: 360-236-4700 Fx: 360-236-4738
http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission.aspx
LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT
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Processing Fees |
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Temp License Processing |
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Application |
$88.00 |
Approx 3 weeks upon receipt of all required docs – valid for 6 months (must not have any prior convictions (must not have any prior convictions |
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Temp License |
Fee included |
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Documents Needed |
Temp |
Perm |
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Completed application |
Yes |
Yes |
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Verification of original state license |
Yes |
Yes |
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Verification of current active license |
Yes |
Yes |
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Completed fingerprint card (provided by the board once app is received) |
No |
Yes |
Must attest to 7 hrs of AIDS Education Training – no proof required with app but may be asked to provide for up to 2 years
*Temporary permits are issued while other required docs are in process of receiving a permanent license. Additional necessary steps to receive a permanent license MUST also be initiated.
LICENSE RENEWAL
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Processing Fees |
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Renewal License Processing |
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Timely renewal (online) within 60 days of expiration |
$97.00 |
2 business days
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Late renewal – more than 1yr, less than 3yrs |
$147.00 |
Approx 2-3 weeks |
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Expired renewal – more than 3 yrs |
$217.00 |
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Additional Info
Expired more than 3 years:
- Must include a copy of a current active license from another state
- Complete WA State approved refresher nursing course
Online Renewal
https://secureaccess.wa.gov/
Verify a WA license
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch/SearchCriteria.aspx
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
