Concerning nursing education program standards.

Summary

The bill directs Washington’s nursing board not to require nursing education programs to meet standards beyond those set by nationally accredited bodies. It also streamlines approvals for new programs, provides technical help to programs with low licensure exam pass rates, and sets modest certification and development requirements for educators. The changes apply to nursing programs at state‑supported or other public higher‑education institutions.

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