Chapter 246-840 WAC

Last Update: 5/12/21

PRACTICAL AND REGISTERED NURSING

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF246-840-010Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-840-015Requirement to submit demographic data.
HTMLPDF246-840-020Credentials issued to an LPN, RN, or ARNP in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-025Initial licensure for registered nurses and practical nurses—Commission approved Washington state nursing education program.
HTMLPDF246-840-030Initial licensure for registered nurses and practical nurses—Out-of-state traditional nursing education program approved by another United States nursing board.
HTMLPDF246-840-045Initial licensure for registered nurses and practical nurses who graduate from an international school of nursing.
HTMLPDF246-840-048Students enrolled in a nontraditional nursing program.
HTMLPDF246-840-050Licensing examination.
HTMLPDF246-840-060Results and retaking of examination.
HTMLPDF246-840-090Licensure for nurses by interstate endorsement.
HTMLPDF246-840-095Temporary practice permits.
HTMLPDF246-840-105Brief adjudicative proceedings—Denials based on failure to meet education, experience, or examination prerequisites for licensure.
HTMLPDF246-840-111Expired license.
HTMLPDF246-840-120Inactive credential.
HTMLPDF246-840-125Retired active credential.
DOCUMENTING CONTINUING COMPETENCY
HTMLPDF246-840-200Continuing competency purpose statement.
HTMLPDF246-840-210Continuing competency definitions.
HTMLPDF246-840-220Continuing competency requirements—Active status.
HTMLPDF246-840-230Continuing competency audit process and compliance.
HTMLPDF246-840-250Continuing competency requirements—Reactivation from expired status.
HTMLPDF246-840-260Continuing competency requirements—Reactivation from inactive status.
ADVANCED PRACTICE
HTMLPDF246-840-300ARNP scope of practice.
HTMLPDF246-840-302ARNP designations, certification, and approved certification examinations.
HTMLPDF246-840-310Use and protection of professional titles.
HTMLPDF246-840-311ARNP previously adopted specialties.
HTMLPDF246-840-340Initial ARNP requirements.
HTMLPDF246-840-342Licensure for ARNP applicants by interstate endorsement.
HTMLPDF246-840-344Licensure for ARNP applicants educated and licensed outside the United States.
HTMLPDF246-840-360Renewal of ARNP licensure.
HTMLPDF246-840-361Continuing education for ARNP license renewal.
HTMLPDF246-840-365Inactive and reactivating an ARNP license.
HTMLPDF246-840-367Expired license.
HTMLPDF246-840-400ARNP prescriptive authority.
HTMLPDF246-840-410Application requirements for ARNP prescriptive authority.
HTMLPDF246-840-420Authorized prescriptions by ARNP with prescriptive authority.
HTMLPDF246-840-450Renewal of ARNP prescriptive authority.
HTMLPDF246-840-451Continuing education requirements for ARNP prescriptive authority.
ADVANCED PRACTICE—PAIN MANAGEMENT
HTMLPDF246-840-460Pain management—Intent.
HTMLPDF246-840-463Exclusions.
HTMLPDF246-840-465Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-840-4651Patient notification, secure storage, and disposal.
HTMLPDF246-840-4653Use of alternative modalities for pain treatment.
HTMLPDF246-840-4655Continuing education requirements for opioid prescribing.
HTMLPDF246-840-4657Diagnosis identified on prescriptions.
HTMLPDF246-840-4659Patient evaluation and patient record—Acute.
HTMLPDF246-840-4661Treatment plan—Acute nonoperative pain.
HTMLPDF246-840-4663Treatment plan—Acute perioperative pain.
HTMLPDF246-840-4665Patient evaluation and patient record—Subacute pain.
HTMLPDF246-840-4667Treatment plan—Subacute pain.
HTMLPDF246-840-467Patient evaluation and patient record.
HTMLPDF246-840-470Treatment plan.
HTMLPDF246-840-475Written agreement for treatment.
HTMLPDF246-840-477Periodic review.
HTMLPDF246-840-485Consultation—Recommendations and requirements.
HTMLPDF246-840-487Consultation—Exemptions for exigent and special circumstances.
HTMLPDF246-840-490Consultation—Exemptions for the advanced registered nurse practitioner.
HTMLPDF246-840-493Pain management specialist.
HTMLPDF246-840-4935Assessment of treatment plan.
HTMLPDF246-840-4940Patients with chronic pain, including those on high doses, establishing a relationship with a new practitioner.
HTMLPDF246-840-4950Special populations—Patients twenty-five years of age or under, pregnant patients, and aging populations.
HTMLPDF246-840-4955Episodic care of chronic opioid patients.
HTMLPDF246-840-4960Coprescribing with certain medications.
HTMLPDF246-840-4970Coprescribing of opioids for patients receiving medication assisted treatment (MAT).
HTMLPDF246-840-4980Coprescribing of naloxone.
HTMLPDF246-840-4990Prescription monitoring program—Required registration, queries, and documentation.
NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
HTMLPDF246-840-500Philosophy governing approval of nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-505Purposes of commission approval of nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-510Approval of initial (new) in-state nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-511Accreditation requirements for all nursing education programs located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-512Standards and evaluation of nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-513Reporting and recordkeeping requirements for nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-514Purpose and outcomes for approved nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-516Organization and administration for all nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-517Nurse administrator qualification requirements in nursing education programs located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-518Resources, facilities and services for approved nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-519Student requirements in all approved nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-521Additional student requirements for prelicensure registered nurse nursing education programs located in the state of Washington.
HTMLPDF246-840-522Additional student requirements for RN to BSN and graduate nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-523Faculty requirements for nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-524Degree requirements for faculty teaching in practical nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-526Degree requirements for nursing faculty teaching in prelicensure registered nurse or for RN to BSN education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-527Degree and licensing requirements for nursing faculty teaching in a nursing education program leading to licensure as an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
HTMLPDF246-840-528Degree requirements for nursing faculty teaching in a graduate nursing education program not leading to licensure as an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
HTMLPDF246-840-529Exceptions to nursing faculty degree requirements in prelicensure registered nurse nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-531Clinical and practice experiences for students in approved nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-532Faculty to student ratios for clinical and practice experience in nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-533Nursing preceptors, interdisciplinary preceptors, and proctors in clinical or practice settings for nursing students located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-534Use of simulation for clinical experiences in LPN, RN, or RN to BSN nursing education programs located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-536Dedicated education units for practical nurse or registered nurse nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-537Curriculum for approved nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-539Curriculum for practical nurse nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-541Curriculum for prelicensure registered nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-542Curriculum for registered nurse to bachelor's or master's in nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-543Curriculum for nursing education programs preparing students for licensure as advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP).
HTMLPDF246-840-544Curriculum for graduate nursing education programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-546Distance-learning nursing education course or courses offered by approved nursing programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-547Extended or satellite nursing campus of nursing education programs approved in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-549Internationally educated nurse program approval criteria for nursing education programs approved in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-551Internationally educated practical nurse program in an approved nursing education program.
HTMLPDF246-840-552Internationally educated registered nurse program in an approved nursing education program.
HTMLPDF246-840-553Innovation projects or program approach for approved nursing education programs located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-554Ongoing evaluation and approval of nursing education programs located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-556Ongoing approval, accreditation and commission reviews.
HTMLPDF246-840-557Commission action following commission site visit, complaint investigation, or national accreditation visits of nursing education programs located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-558Denial, statement of deficiencies, conditional approval or withdrawal of approval of nursing education programs located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-559Closing of an approved nursing education program located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-561Reinstatement of approval for nursing programs located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-562Appeal of commission decisions.
HTMLPDF246-840-563Criteria for approval of LPN and RN refresher course program located in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-564Curriculum for LPN nurse refresher course.
HTMLPDF246-840-566Curriculum for registered nurse refresher course.
HTMLPDF246-840-567Refresher course program for advanced registered nurse practice nurses.
HTMLPDF246-840-568Criteria for approval of refresher course program located outside Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-569Commission action regarding refresher course programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-571Out-of-state distance learning nursing program approval for practice experiences in Washington state.
HTMLPDF246-840-581Early remediation program purpose.
HTMLPDF246-840-582Early remediation program definitions.
HTMLPDF246-840-583Early remediation program criteria.
PRACTICE STANDARDS
HTMLPDF246-840-700Standards of nursing conduct or practice.
HTMLPDF246-840-705Functions of a registered nurse and a licensed practical nurse.
HTMLPDF246-840-710Violations of standards of nursing conduct or practice.
HTMLPDF246-840-720Mitigating circumstances.
HTMLPDF246-840-730Mandatory reporting.
HTMLPDF246-840-740Sexual misconduct prohibited.
HTMLPDF246-840-745Adjudicative proceedings.
HTMLPDF246-840-747Appearance and practice before agency—Standards of ethical conduct.
HTMLPDF246-840-750Philosophy governing voluntary substance abuse monitoring programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-760Definitions of terms used in WAC 246-840-750 through 246-840-780.
HTMLPDF246-840-770Approval of substance abuse monitoring programs.
HTMLPDF246-840-780Conditions for participants entering the approved substance abuse monitoring program.
HTMLPDF246-840-800Scope of practice—Advisory opinions.
HTMLPDF246-840-810Provision for continuity of drug therapy for residents.
HTMLPDF246-840-820Provision for clean, intermittent catheterization in schools.
HTMLPDF246-840-830Determination and pronouncement of death by a licensed registered nurse.
NURSING TECHNICIANS
HTMLPDF246-840-840Nursing technician.
HTMLPDF246-840-850Use of nomenclature.
HTMLPDF246-840-860Nursing technician criteria.
HTMLPDF246-840-870Functions of the nursing technician.
HTMLPDF246-840-880Functions of the registered nurse supervising the nursing technician.
HTMLPDF246-840-890Functions of the employing facility.
HTMLPDF246-840-900Functions of the nursing program.
HTMLPDF246-840-905How to register as a nursing technician.
DELEGATION OF NURSING CARE TASKS IN COMMUNITY-BASED AND IN-HOME CARE SETTINGS
HTMLPDF246-840-910Purpose.
HTMLPDF246-840-920Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-840-930Criteria for delegation.
HTMLPDF246-840-940Washington state nursing care quality assurance commission community-based and in-home care setting delegation decision tree.
HTMLPDF246-840-950How to make changes to the delegated tasks.
HTMLPDF246-840-960Rescinding delegation.
HTMLPDF246-840-970Accountability, liability, and coercion.
HTMLPDF246-840-990Fees and renewal cycle.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
246-840-035Initial licensure for registered nurses—Out-of-state nontraditional nursing education program approved by another United States nursing board as defined by WAC 246-840-010(16). [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 08-11-019, § 246-840-035, filed 5/12/08, effective 6/12/08.] Repealed by WSR 19-08-031, filed 3/27/19, effective 4/27/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110.
246-840-040Filing of application for licensing examination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-840-040, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-040, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 08-11-019, filed 5/12/08, effective 6/12/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110.
246-840-070Failures—Repeat examination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 99-13-086, § 246-840-070, filed 6/14/99, effective 7/15/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-070, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 08-11-019, filed 5/12/08, effective 6/12/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110.
246-840-080Licensure of graduates of foreign schools of nursing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-840-080, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-080, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 08-11-019, filed 5/12/08, effective 6/12/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110.
246-840-100AIDS education and training. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-100, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-840-110Renewal of licenses. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-110, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-840-113Impaired practical nurse program—Content—License surcharge. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-113, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 99-01-099, filed 12/17/98, effective 1/17/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW.
246-840-115Responsibility for maintaining mailing address. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-115, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-840-130Criteria for approved refresher course. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-130, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-201Continuing competency purpose statement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010 and 18.79.110. WSR 10-24-047, § 246-840-201, filed 11/24/10, effective 1/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 16-04-097, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 43.70.442.
246-840-202Continuing competency definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010 and 18.79.110. WSR 10-24-047, § 246-840-202, filed 11/24/10, effective 1/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 16-04-097, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 43.70.442.
246-840-203Continuing competency requirements—Active status. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010 and 18.79.110. WSR 10-24-047, § 246-840-203, filed 11/24/10, effective 1/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 16-04-097, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 43.70.442.
246-840-204Continuing competency requirements—Reactivation from expired status. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010 and 18.79.110. WSR 10-24-047, § 246-840-204, filed 11/24/10, effective 1/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 16-04-097, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 43.70.442.
246-840-205Continuing competency requirements—Reactivation from inactive status. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010 and 18.79.110. WSR 10-24-047, § 246-840-205, filed 11/24/10, effective 1/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 16-04-097, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 43.70.442.
246-840-206Continuing competency audit process and compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010 and 18.79.110. WSR 10-24-047, § 246-840-206, filed 11/24/10, effective 1/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 16-04-097, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 43.70.442.
246-840-207Failure to meet continuing competency requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010 and 18.79.110. WSR 10-24-047, § 246-840-207, filed 11/24/10, effective 1/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 16-04-097, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 43.70.442.
246-840-240Extension. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 43.70.442. WSR 16-04-097, § 246-840-240, filed 2/1/16, effective 3/3/16.] Repealed by WSR 21-11-032, filed 5/12/21, effective 6/12/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010 and 18.79.110.
246-840-299Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.050. WSR 00-21-119, § 246-840-299, filed 10/18/00, effective 11/18/00.] Repealed by WSR 08-11-019, filed 5/12/08, effective 6/12/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110.
246-840-304Certification and certification program requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210. WSR 09-01-060, § 246-840-304, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09.] Repealed by WSR 16-08-042, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.050, 18.79.110, and 18.79.160.
246-840-305Criteria for formal advanced nursing education meeting the requirement for ARNP licensure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.050. WSR 00-21-119, § 246-840-305, filed 10/18/00, effective 11/18/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-305, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 09-01-060, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210.
246-840-315Clinical specialist in psychiatric/mental health nursing. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-315, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 00-21-119, filed 10/18/00, effective 11/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.050.
246-840-320Certification and certification program. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.050. WSR 00-21-119, § 246-840-320, filed 10/18/00, effective 11/18/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-320, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 09-01-060, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210.
246-840-330Commission approval of certification programs and commission recognition of new specialties. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.050. WSR 00-21-119, § 246-840-330, filed 10/18/00, effective 11/18/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-330, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 09-01-060, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210.
246-840-345ARNP designation in more than one area of specialty. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-345, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 09-01-060, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210.
246-840-350Application requirements for ARNP interim permit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210. WSR 09-01-060, § 246-840-350, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-840-350, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-350, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 16-08-042, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.050, 18.79.110, and 18.79.160.
246-840-370Termination of ARNP designation by the commission. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-370, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 09-01-060, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210.
246-840-421How do advanced registered nurse practitioners qualify for prescriptive authority for Schedule II - IV drugs? [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240, 2000 c 64, and RCW 18.79.320. WSR 01-16-011, § 246-840-421, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-01-102, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240 and 2005 c 28.
246-840-422Criteria for joint practice arrangement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240, 2000 c 64, and RCW 18.79.320. WSR 01-16-011, § 246-840-422, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-01-102, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240 and 2005 c 28.
246-840-423Endorsement of joint practice arrangements for ARNP licensure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240, 2000 c 64, and RCW 18.79.320. WSR 01-16-011, § 246-840-423, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-01-102, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240 and 2005 c 28.
246-840-424Process for joint practice arrangement termination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240, 2000 c 64, and RCW 18.79.320. WSR 01-16-011, § 246-840-424, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-01-102, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240 and 2005 c 28.
246-840-425Seventy-two-hour limit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240, 2000 c 64, and RCW 18.79.320. WSR 01-16-011, § 246-840-425, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.] Repealed by WSR 09-01-060, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210.
246-840-426Education for prescribing Schedule II - IV drugs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240, 2000 c 64, and RCW 18.79.320. WSR 01-16-011, § 246-840-426, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-01-102, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240 and 2005 c 28.
246-840-427Jurisdiction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240, 2000 c 64, and RCW 18.79.320. WSR 01-16-011, § 246-840-427, filed 7/19/01, effective 8/19/01.] Repealed by WSR 06-01-102, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.240 and 2005 c 28.
246-840-430Termination of ARNP prescriptive authorization. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-430, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 00-21-119, filed 10/18/00, effective 11/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.050.
246-840-440Prescriptive authorization period. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-840-440, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-440, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 00-21-119, filed 10/18/00, effective 11/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.050.
246-840-455Requirements for advanced registered nurse practice educational programs in Washington state. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210. WSR 09-01-060, § 246-840-455, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-473Informed consent. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.400. WSR 11-10-064, § 246-840-473, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-086, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-840-480Long-acting opioids, including methadone. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.400. WSR 11-10-064, § 246-840-480, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-086, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-840-483Episodic care. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.400. WSR 11-10-064, § 246-840-483, filed 5/2/11, effective 7/1/11.] Repealed by WSR 18-20-086, filed 10/1/18, effective 11/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.800 and 2017 c 297.
246-840-515Branch campus and distance learning nursing education programs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-515, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-520Ongoing evaluation and approval of nursing education programs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-520, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-520, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-525Commission action following survey visits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-525, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-525, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-530Denial, conditional approval or withdrawal of approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-530, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-530, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-535Reinstatement of approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-535, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-535, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-540Appeal of commission decisions. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-540, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-540, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-545Closing of an approved nursing education program. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-545, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-545, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-548Standards and evaluation of nursing education. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-548, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-550Standard I. Purpose and outcomes for approved nursing education programs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-550, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-550, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-555Standard II. Organization and administration for approved nursing education programs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-555, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-555, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-560Standard III. Resources, facilities, and services for approved nursing education programs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-560, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-560, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-565Standard IV. Students in approved nursing education programs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-565, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-565, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-565, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-570Standard V. Faculty in approved nursing education programs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-570, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-570, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-575Curriculum for approved nursing education programs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110 and 18.79.150. WSR 05-12-058, § 246-840-575, filed 5/26/05, effective 6/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 95-21-072, § 246-840-575, filed 10/16/95, effective 11/16/95.] Repealed by WSR 16-17-082, filed 8/17/16, effective 9/17/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, 18.79.150, 18.79.190, and 18.79.240.
246-840-715Standards/competencies. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-715, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.] Repealed by WSR 02-06-117, filed 3/6/02, effective 4/6/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110.
246-840-980Evaluation of nurse delegation. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 96-05-060, § 246-840-980, filed 2/19/96, effective 3/21/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-02-047, filed 12/27/01, effective 1/27/02. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.79 and 18.88A RCW.