Washington Nursing (RN) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a registered nurse misses CE requirements in Washington, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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The WAC provides for random and discretionary compliance audits of continuing-competency activities; failure to document them may aggravate discipline.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

An official (2011) Department of Health learning-plan form says retain continuing-competency support for at least two years; no newer official retention source was located.

Official source: WAC 246-840 (via lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov)

Full requirements: Washington Nursing (RN) CE requirements
When it's due: Washington Nursing (RN) license renewal deadline
Know what counts: Washington Nursing (RN) CE category requirements
What it costs: Washington Nursing (RN) license renewal fees

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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Washington Nursing (RN) CE audits & penalties

How compliance is checked

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