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Washington Pharmacology CE for nurses
Pharmacology hours are a separate, non-negotiable subtotal for most prescribing APRNs and count toward the general total for RNs and LPN/LVNs. A course only counts as pharmacology when the certificate says so.
- Instant certificate
- Finish on your phone
- Accepted online CE
How Washington words this requirement
Washington does not name pharmacology as a separate mandated topic. These hours count toward your general contact-hour total for the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
- Courses available
- 3 courses
- Reporting
- Self-report
- Compact state
- Yes
- Last verified
- 2026-05-30
Source: Placeholder citation: WAC 246-840-200 (admin-managed field).. Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Pharmacology CE courses for Washington nurses
A prescriber-focused pharmacology refresher covering new agents, high-alert medications, interactions and safe titration.
Assessment, multimodal analgesia, controlled-substance safeguards and tapering conversations that respect patients.
Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics and monitoring for nurses supporting behavioral health.
Every Washington hour, one payment
Pharmacology CE plus the rest of your Washington requirement, unlimited for a year.
One-time payment · unlimited contact hours for 12 months · certificates the moment you finish.
Common questions
- Does Washington require pharmacology CE?
- Washington does not list pharmacology as a separately named mandated topic, but these hours still count toward your general contact-hour total. Confirm current rules with the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
- Is online pharmacology CE accepted in Washington?
- Yes — self-paced online coursework from an approved provider is accepted. Your certificate names the topic, which is what a board audit asks for.
- How does Washington receive the hours?
- Learner self-report; audit on request
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