Washington
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Washington (2026)
8 contact hours per renewal, on a 12-month renewal cycle with Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
Renewal cycle
Every 12 months
Annual renewal by the licensee's birthday
Continuing education
8 contact hours per renewal
8 CE hours in the 12 months before renewal; must include 2 hours health equity CE (all RNs by their 2026 renewal, then every renewal). Separately, a one-time 6-hour suicide-prevention training within the first full year of licensure.
- Health equity (2 of 8 hours, every renewal from 2026)
- Suicide prevention (one-time 6-hour training, first year)
Source: Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Washington?
- Annual renewal by the licensee's birthday
- How many contact hours do I need in Washington?
- 8 contact hours per renewal. 8 CE hours in the 12 months before renewal; must include 2 hours health equity CE (all RNs by their 2026 renewal, then every renewal). Separately, a one-time 6-hour suicide-prevention training within the first full year of licensure.
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Washington?
- Through Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — Credlark is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.