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Chapter 18.88A RCW

NURSING ASSISTANTS

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RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 18.88A.010Legislative declaration.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.030Scope of practice—Nursing home employment—Voluntary certification—Rules.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.040Registration and certification.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.050Powers of secretary.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.060Board—Powers.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.080Registration requirements.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.082Medication assistant endorsement—Requirements.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.085Certification of requirements.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.087Certification—Alternative training—Credentialing reciprocity (as amended by 2025 c 5).
HTMLPDF 18.88A.087Certification—Alternative training—Credentialing reciprocity—Report (as amended by 2025 c 58).
HTMLPDF 18.88A.088Certification—Military training or experience.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.090Competency evaluations.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.110Certificates for applicants credentialed in another state.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.120Applications for registration and certification—Fee.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.130Renewal of registration or certification.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.140Exemptions.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.150Application of uniform disciplinary act.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.200Delegation of nursing care tasks—Legislative finding.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.210Delegation—Basic and specialized nurse delegation training requirements.
HTMLPDF 18.88A.230Delegation—Liability—Reprisal or disciplinary action.