(1) An applicant for interstate endorsement for Washington state licensure as an ARNP shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Have an active RN and ARNP license, or recognition in another state or jurisdiction, as practicing in an advanced practice role, without sanctions or restrictions;
(b) Have a graduate degree from an advanced nursing education program as identified in WAC
246-840-340 (1)(b); and
(c) Hold certification from a certifying body as identified in WAC
246-840-302(3).
(2) An applicant for an ARNP license through interstate endorsement shall:
(a) Apply for and be granted a Washington state RN license as identified in WAC
246-840-090;
(b) Submit a completed ARNP application for licensure to the commission;
(c) Submit the license fee as specified in WAC
246-840-990;
(d) Request the certifying body, as identified in WAC
246-840-302, to send official documentation of certification directly to the commission;
(e) Request the advanced nursing educational program to send an official transcript directly to the commission showing courses, grades, degree or certificate granted, official seal and appropriate registrar; and
(f) Submit nursing education program objectives and course descriptions when requested by the commission.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.79.010,
18.79.110, and
18.79.160. WSR 20-10-015, § 246-840-342, filed 4/24/20, effective 4/24/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.79.110. WSR 19-08-031, § 246-840-342, filed 3/27/19, effective 4/27/19. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.79.050,
18.79.110, and
18.79.160. WSR 16-08-042, § 246-840-342, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.79.010, [18.79.]050, [18.79.]110, and [18.79.]210. WSR 09-01-060, § 246-840-342, filed 12/11/08, effective 1/11/09.]