(1) The current series of the National Council of the State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN®) are the official examinations for nurse licensure.
(2) In order to be licensed in this state, all nurse applicants shall take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN®).
(3) Only applicants who complete the education, experience, and application requirements of WAC 246-840-025, 246-840-030, 246-840-033, or 246-840-045 will be eligible for the relevant examination.
(4) The board will notify applicants who are eligible to take the relevant examination.
(5) Applicants must register directly with the testing service and pay any required fees.
(6) The executive director of the board shall negotiate with the NCSBN for the use of the NCLEX®.
(7) The relevant examination shall be administered in accordance with the NCSBN security measures and contract. All appeals of examination procedures and results shall be managed in accordance with policies in the NCSBN contract.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110, and 43.07.041. WSR 26-02-031, s 246-840-050, filed 12/30/25, effective 1/30/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110. WSR 08-11-019, § 246-840-050, filed 5/12/08, effective 6/12/08; WSR 99-13-086, § 246-840-050, filed 6/14/99, effective 7/15/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.79 RCW. WSR 97-13-100, § 246-840-050, filed 6/18/97, effective 7/19/97.]