Washington Nursing (LPN) CE category requirements

Q: What CE categories are required for licensed practical nurses in Washington?

Health equity (2 of the 8 annual hours): 2 hours; Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training (one-time, 6 hours, due by the end of the first full year; counts toward the 8-hour requirement) (conditional): 6 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

How the 8 CE hours every 1 year breaks down by category for licensed practical nurses in Washington, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Health equity (2 of the 8 annual hours)

Suicide assessment, treatment, and management training (one-time, 6 hours, due by the end of the first full year; counts toward the 8-hour requirement) (conditional)

Washington requires each year, per WAC 246-840-220, a minimum of 8 contact hours of continuing education and 96 hours of active nursing practice; LPNs follow the same rule as RNs, and 2 of the 8 hours must be health equity training (WAC 246-840-222). A one-time 6-hour suicide assessment, treatment, and management training is due by the end of the first full year and counts toward the 8-hour requirement.

Official source: Washington State Board of Nursing - Continuing Competency

Full requirements: Washington Nursing (LPN) CE requirements
When it's due: Washington Nursing (LPN) license renewal deadline
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Audits & penalties: Washington Nursing (LPN) CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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