California to Washington

Nurses General Nursing

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Hi there. Anyone know of the answer to this?

Does a California RN need to take any special tests if she/he wants to work as an RN in the State of Washington?

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No tests, you just need to apply for reciprocity. You apply for a license but you don't have to take the boards again, just provide proof of education and of licensure in CA.

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TazziRN-thanks! Sounds quite easy.

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hello, Im a CA licensed RN. how can I apply for a Washington Reciprocity. Is it online? How? what website? thanks in advance.

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www.doh.wa.gov

You have to look around, but it's on there somewhere.

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Takes some time and they might require a copy of your transcripts and CA license. If you didn't have 6 hrs of HIV education in nursing school you may have to do that when you renew your license the first time (Oregon has a pain class you need instead).

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