Unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, the definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means a person who is licensed to practice advanced registered nursing under this chapter.
(2) "Board" means the Washington state board of nursing.
(3) "Certified clinical nurse specialist" means an advanced registered nurse practitioner who has obtained specialty certification in the certified clinical nurse specialist designation through a board-approved certifying body.
(4) "Certified nurse midwife" means an advanced registered nurse practitioner who has obtained specialty certification in the certified nurse midwife designation through a board-approved certifying body.
(5) "Certified nurse practitioner" means an advanced registered nurse practitioner who has obtained specialty certification in the certified nurse practitioner designation through a board-approved certifying body.
(6) "Certified registered nurse anesthetist" means an advanced registered nurse practitioner who has obtained specialty certification in the certified registered nurse anesthetist designation through a board-approved certifying body.
(7) "Department" means the department of health.
(8) "Diagnosis," in the context of nursing practice, means the identification of, and discrimination between, the person's physical and psychosocial signs and symptoms that are essential to effective execution and management of the nursing care regimen.
(9) "Diploma" means written official verification of completion of an approved nursing education program.
(10) "Nurse" or "nursing," unless otherwise specified as a practical nurse or practical nursing, means a registered nurse or registered nursing.
(11) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
Notes:
Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Expiration date—2026 c 139 ss 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11: "Sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 of this act expire June 30, 2027." [ 2026 c 139 s 14.]
Short title—2023 c 123: See RCW 18.80.900.
Unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, the definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Advanced practice registered nurse" means a person who is licensed to practice advanced practice registered nursing under this chapter.
(2) "Board" means the Washington state board of nursing.
(3) "Certified clinical nurse specialist" means an advanced practice registered nurse who has obtained specialty certification in the certified clinical nurse specialist designation through a board-approved certifying body.
(4) "Certified nurse midwife" means an advanced practice registered nurse who has obtained specialty certification in the certified nurse midwife designation through a board-approved certifying body.
(5) "Certified nurse practitioner" means an advanced practice registered nurse who has obtained specialty certification in the certified nurse practitioner designation through a board-approved certifying body.
(6) "Certified registered nurse anesthetist" means an advanced practice registered nurse who has obtained specialty certification in the certified registered nurse anesthetist designation through a board-approved certifying body.
(7) "Department" means the department of health.
(8) "Diagnosis," in the context of nursing practice, means the identification of, and discrimination between, the person's physical and psychosocial signs and symptoms that are essential to effective execution and management of the nursing care regimen.
(9) "Diploma" means written official verification of completion of an approved nursing education program.
(10) "Nurse" or "nursing," unless otherwise specified as a practical nurse or practical nursing, means a registered nurse or registered nursing.
(11) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
Notes:
Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Effective date—2026 c 139 ss 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12: "Sections 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 of this act take effect June 30, 2027." [ 2026 c 139 s 13.]
Short title—2023 c 123: See RCW 18.80.900.