Washington HB2155 regulates the use of nursing titles, requiring licenses for specific titles and prohibiting unlicensed individuals from using them.
Washington HB2155 amends existing laws to clarify the use of nursing titles. It mandates that only licensed individuals can practice or offer to practice as registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, or nurse practitioners. Licensed individuals may use specific titles and abbreviations, while unlicensed individuals are prohibited from using these titles. Christian Science nurses listed in the Christian Science Journal can use their title without being licensed as a registered nurse or other nursing titles. The act includes an expiration date of June 30, 2027.
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