Practice in Your State

“WAC 246-840-340 Initial ARNP requirements.

(1) An applicant for licensure as an ARNP shall have the following qualifications:

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(b) A graduate degree from an advanced nursing education program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education;

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“WAC 246-840-010 Definitions.

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(17) “Graduate degree” means a master’s or doctoral degree.

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Out-of-State Applicants:

“WAC 246-840-342 Licensure for ARNP applicants by interstate endorsement.

(1) An applicant for interstate endorsement for Washington state licensure as an ARNP shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Have an active RN and ARNP license, or recognition in another state or jurisdiction, as practicing in an advanced practice role, without sanctions or restrictions;

(b) Have a graduate degree from an advanced nursing education program as identified in WAC 246-840-340 (1)(b), unless the applicant has been practicing in another state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia (D.C.) as an ARNP and demonstrates that the following criteria have been met:

(i) Current advanced nursing practice, as defined in WAC 246-840-010(2), in the advanced role and population focus area;

(ii) National certification or recertification, in the advanced role and population focus area;

(iii) Compliance with the ARNP educational requirements of the board that were in effect at the time the ARNP completed their ARNP education program;

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When authorized by the [nursing care quality assurance] commission, the department [of health] shall issue an interim permit authorizing the applicant to practice . . . advanced registered nursing . . . from the time of verification of the completion of the school or training program until notification of the results of the examination. Upon the applicant passing the examination, and if all other requirements for licensing are met, the department shall issue the applicant a license to practice . . advanced registered nursing . . . . If the applicant fails the examination, the interim permit expires upon notification to the applicant, and is not renewable.” [RCW 18.79.180]

“A registered nurse licensed in the state of Washington who has completed advanced graduate education and is scheduled for a commission-approved certification examination may be issued an interim permit for advanced nursing practice pending notification of the results of the first certification examination. The holder of an ARNP interim permit must use the title graduate advanced registered nurse practitioner (GARNP).” [WAC 246-840-350(1)]

New DEA MATE Act Requirements

Congress has passed the MATE Act requiring all CRNAs who need to renew or are applying for a DEA license to complete a one-time training (totaling 8 hours) on managing patients with substance use disorders. View our FAQs below to learn more about this requirement and for information about our new DEA Bundle to help you meet this requirement.

FAQs

• Who is required to complete these requirements?
  CRNAs renewing their DEA license or applying for an initial DEA license.
• Can AANA help me fulfill these requirements?
  Yes, AANA has developed a collection of CE offerings to satisfy these requirements which includes 8 Class A CE (designated as 8 pharmacology credits). This bundle will be available to stream starting June 7 but can be preordered through CKN.
• When do I need to complete these requirements?
  Starting on June 27, 2023, all CRNAs who are applying for a new DEA license or are renewing their DEA license.
• The AANA is not listed as an approved provider. Will CE offered by the AANA meet this requirement?
  Yes, through our accreditation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), AANA meets the requirements to offer these CE credits.
• How do I report the completion of this requirement?
  CRNAs will self-report completion during their DEA licensing process. CRNAs who complete DEA Bundle through the AANA will receive individual certificates documenting the completion of the training. This should be retained as proof of training.

 

 

CRNAs are a type of “advanced practice registered nurse.”

“It is unlawful for a person to practice or to offer to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse … in this state unless that person has been licensed under this chapter.” [Revised Code of Washington, sec. 18-79-030]