Licensed Practical Nurse License in Washington
Everything you need to know about getting your LPN license to practice in Washington.
Nurse Licensure Compact
The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) covers both RNs and LPN/VNs, allowing multistate practice in all member states. Your primary state of residence must be a compact state.
Washington is not a NLC member state. You will need to apply for a Washington LPN license by endorsement, regardless of whether you hold a compact license in another state.
Visit NLC PortalRequirements for LPN Licensure in Washington
- 1Active LPN license in another state
- 2Nursys verification
- 3FBI fingerprint background check
- 4Application fee
- 5AIDS education (7 hours)
Estimated Processing Timeline
Most LPN endorsement applications in Washington are processed within 4 to 8 weeks. Processing times may vary based on completeness of your application and current board workload.
Other Professions in Washington
This guide is for informational purposes only. Licensure requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the Washington Board of Nursing.
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