Washington RN Programs

Washington RN Programs

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Those who are looking for an exciting and rewarding career should look into Washington RN programs. The struggling economy is a challenge for those graduating from high school and choosing a career path, and for those wishing to reinvent a career. Registered nursing offers job security and the chance to help others. The first step in this journey is finding a school that will offer the necessary training.

Licensure by Examination in Washington

The first step in becoming an RN in Washington is to have completed an approved registered nursing education program. One can become licensed either by examination or by endorsement.

In order to become licensed by examination in the state of Washington, an individual must submit an application along with the following items:

• FBI Background Check
• Application Fee
• Certificate of Completion from nursing school
• Official Transcripts
• NCLEX Registration

Foreign educated nursing students wishing to become licensed by examination must submit the following items along with the appropriate application:

• FBI Background Check
• Application Fee
• Education Evaluation by CGFNS, ERES, or IERF
• Official Transcripts
• Passing score on the TOEFL
• Education Verification

Licensure by Endorsement in Washington

Those who are already licensed in another state or jurisdiction can apply for licensure by endorsement. In addition to the application, an applicant must submit the following:

• FBI Background Check
• Application Fee
• RN License from original state of licensure
• Verification of Education
• Evidence of current license
• Evidence of having passed the NCLEX

Additional Resources

• Washington Department of Health