WA Nursing License Details

WA Board of Nursing (forms)

310 Israel Road SE

Tumwater, WA   98501

Phone (808) 586-3000 - FAX (808) 586-2689

Email- hsqa.csc@doh.wa.gov

Compact State- NO

Temporary License- YES, no charge, issued automatically if you are required to submit fingerprints*, valid for 6 months.

Endorsement Cost $90 + cost of original nursing license verification + cost of fingerprinting & background check* + cost of  mandatory HIV training. 8-12 week turnaround.

License renewal fee $90, odd years by June 30th, renewable on line

Continuing education requirements - YES

* Comments- ALL out-of-state applicants will be required to submit fingerprints for a background check; $35.25 cost, card issued by nursing board after initial application and fee received.