Washington SB5904 regulates the use of nursing titles to ensure only licensed individuals can use them.
Washington SB5904 amends existing laws to clarify that only licensed individuals can use specific nursing titles. It prohibits unlicensed individuals from practicing or offering to practice as registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses. Licensed professionals can use their respective titles and abbreviations. The act also allows Christian Science nurses listed in a specific journal to use their title, provided they do not claim to be licensed nurses. The changes take effect June 30, 2027.
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