Published Oct 23, 2020
short cake
15 Posts
I’m a nurse in Washington state where it’s required that nurses work 531 practice hours per year in order to keep their license active. Having spent a couple of months unemployed, and currently being on medical leave, I won’t be able to meet those requirements.
What will happen to my license if I can’t work the required number of practice hours?
Any advice or guidance is really appreciated!
Sour Lemon
5,016 Posts
2 minutes ago, short cake said: I’m a nurse in Washington state where it’s required that nurses work 531 practice hours per year in order to keep their license active. Having spent a couple of months unemployed, and currently being on medical leave, I won’t be able to meet those requirements. What will happen to my license if I can’t work the required number of practice hours? Any advice or guidance is really appreciated!
It appears to be a three year requirement, so hopefully you'll be okay. As far as not meeting the requirement, I only see instructions to call the BON with any questions.
Jedrnurse, BSN, RN
2,776 Posts
12 hours ago, Sour Lemon said: It appears to be a three year requirement, so hopefully you'll be okay. As far as not meeting the requirement, I only see instructions to call the BON with any questions.
Yeah, that would make more sense. 531 hours a year seems high...