HB2498 sets standards for nursing education programs in Washington, aligning them with national accreditation requirements.

HB2498 establishes that nursing education programs in Washington must meet national accreditation standards, not additional state requirements. The bill mandates that self-study and documentation submitted to a national accreditation body are sufficient for state board approval. The board may request findings, recommendations, or corrective action plans from programs with low pass rates on the national council licensure examination.

HB2498 sets standards for nursing education programs in Washington, aligning them with national accreditation requirements.

HB2498 establishes that nursing education programs in Washington must meet national accreditation standards, not additional state requirements. The bill mandates that self-study and documentation submitted to a national accreditation body are sufficient for state board approval. The board may request findings, recommendations, or corrective action plans from programs with low pass rates on the national council licensure examination.