Washington HB1049 establishes a stipend program for nurses training to become sexual assault nurse examiners.

HB1049 introduces a stipend program to support registered nurses in Washington who are completing training to become adult/adolescent or pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners. The program will cover out-of-pocket expenses such as fees, tuition, educational materials, travel costs, and other related expenses. The maximum stipend for any individual nurse is set at $2,500. The Department of Health is authorized to adopt necessary rules to implement this program.

Washington HB1049 establishes a stipend program for nurses training to become sexual assault nurse examiners.

HB1049 introduces a stipend program to support registered nurses in Washington who are completing training to become adult/adolescent or pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners. The program will cover out-of-pocket expenses such as fees, tuition, educational materials, travel costs, and other related expenses. The maximum stipend for any individual nurse is set at $2,500. The Department of Health is authorized to adopt necessary rules to implement this program.