Collecting and supplying demographic data for the nursing profession in Washington state is essential to answering the fundamental questions on supply, demand, and distribution of the nursing workforce.

(1) Applicants and licensees must complete all demographic data elements and attest to the completion of the data elements as part of their licensure requirements for:

(a) Licensed practical nurse (LPN) as defined under WAC 246-840-010; or

(b) Registered nurse (RN) as defined under WAC 246-840-010.

(2) Advanced practice nurses who hold Washington state RN licenses do not have to complete additional demographic data. The demographic data is collected on their Washington state RN license. Advanced practice nurses with an active RN multistate license issued by another state shall follow WAC 246-840-092, concerning submission of demographic data.

(3) The board shall verify compliance with this section during the continued competency audit process in WAC 246-840-230.