The Washington Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in Washington must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. Washington is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Select license type you’re applying for:
Registered Nurse - Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores not required to be resubmitted to CGFNS for CP Verification Letter.
Exams scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES.
Accepted English Language Proficiency Test and Passing Exam Scores:
- TOEFL Overall Score: 83; Speaking Score: 26
- IELTS Overall Score: 6.5; Speaking Score: 7.0
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse - Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES.
Accepted English Language Proficiency Test and Passing Exam Scores:
- TOEFL Overall Score: 79; Speaking Score: 26
- IELTS Overall Score: 6.0; Speaking Score: 7.0
Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse - Endorsement
Service(s) Required
Not Required
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Not Required
