Alert: Licensing Staff are Currently Unavailable

The Nursing Commission is processing a high volume of applications and renewals. Until further notice, licensing staff will not be available by phone. This temporary change will allow licensing staff to focus on renewal and licensing activities only. 

For the time being, the Nursing Commission is relying on you to utilize the resources available to you on our website. Resources include information about:

• Renewing your license (includes associated fees)
• Applying for a license (includes associated fees)
• Submitting a name change
• Updating your address (PDF)
• Printing a verification of your credential 
  Enter your name, select the relevant credential, and choose "print"
• Filing a complaint

If you need the status of your application, please visit Provider Credential Search. When conducting your search, only enter your first and last name because this will simplify your search. 

Once licensing staff review your application, they will notify you by email if additional information is needed. The message will be sent to the email address provided in your application. Please check your email frequently, including your junk and spam folder.

Please be advised, if you choose to call in for assistance, an employee in a different unit of the Nursing Commission will address your call. Nursing Commission staff will not provide you with the status of your application or renewal. You will receive limited information and will be redirected to our website for the information you’re seeking.

Thank you! 

Healthcare Provider Resources and Recommendations

The Department of Health has developed a wealth of COVID-19 information on its website. Nurses may find the Healthcare Provider Resources and Recommendations web page particularly helpful. Based on the number of questions received about vaccines and testing, the Nursing Commission recommends that nurses review the following documents:

• Providers Authorized to Administer and Order Vaccines (PDF)
  A chart providing information on licensed healthcare providers authorized under Washington law to order or administer vaccines.
• List of Providers Authorized to Collect Specimens for COIVD-19 Testing (PDF)
  A chart providing information on which licensed healthcare providers are authorized under Washington law to administer COVID-19 tests by collecting nasal swab specimens.

To request this document in another format, call 1-800-525-0127.
Deaf or hard of hearing customers, please call 711 (Washington Relay) or email civil.rights@doh.wa.gov.