Washington § 18.79.250 - Advanced registered nurse practitioner — Activities allowed. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)

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§ 18.79.250. Advanced registered nurse practitioner — Activities allowed. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)

An advanced registered nurse practitioner under his or her license may perform for compensation nursing care, as that term is usually understood, of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the course thereof, she or he may do the following things that shall not be done by a person not so licensed, except as provided in RCW 18.79.260 and 18.79.270:
(1) Perform specialized and advanced levels of nursing as recognized by the nursing profession, as defined by the board;
(2) Prescribe legend drugs and Schedule V controlled substances, as defined in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 69.50 RCW, and Schedules II through IV subject to RCW 18.79.240(1) (r) or (s) within the scope of practice defined by the board;
(3) Perform all acts provided in RCW 18.79.260;
(4) Hold herself or himself out to the public or designate herself or himself as an advanced registered nurse practitioner, certified nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or certified clinical nurse specialist.
[ 2026 c 139 s 11; 2025 c 58 s 5018; 2000 c 64 s 4; 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 425.]

Notes

Expiration date—2026 c 139 ss 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11: See note following RCW 18.79.020.
Expiration date—2025 c 58 ss 5004, 5005, 5006, 5010, 5012, 5013, 5014, 5016, 5017, 5018, 5019, 5020, 5024, 5029, 5030, 5043, 5044, 5045, 5047, 5048, 5049, 5051, 5052, 5053, and 5055: See note following RCW 18.79.040.
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Severability—2000 c 64: See note following RCW 18.79.050.
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RCW 18.79.250

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