Suicide Prevention Training - Standards & Requirements
  Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1424 modified the law enacted in 2014 (RCW 43.70.442) establishing suicide prevention training requirements for health care providers including licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced registered nurse practitioners. The law requires a one-time training course (at least six hours in length) in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. The law exempts certified registered nurse anesthetists.

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Continuing Competency Program taken from the Commission website:

"The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission adopted rules for an independent continuing competency program effective January 2011. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses will be required to keep documentation showing at least 531 hours of active practice and 45 clock hours of continuing education. The hours must start on their renewal date this year <2011>. As a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, you will have until your renewal date in 2014 to meet these requirements (three years).

... Read more ~ Get links to supporting documents. Rev.3.13.14