STATE REQUIREMENTS · RESEARCHED ON Oct 11, 2026

Washington nursing rules

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Independent RN practiceYes. WA BON: an RN may independently own a business providing nursing services; anything involving medical diagnosis, legend drugs/controlled substances, or penetrating the skin needs orders from an authorized practitioner. Source

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General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your board of nursing. Rules change, and your board of nursing has the final word.

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