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HB 1547 - Out-of-state health prov.

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Section 1

  1. The department shall issue an expedited temporary license to practice as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse to a person who:

    1. Holds a current license to practice as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse issued by a professional licensing board in California, Idaho, or Oregon;

    2. Provides to the commission, in a manner determined by the commission, sufficient proof that the person is in good standing with the issuing out-of-state professional licensing board; and

    3. Submits a completed national background check fingerprint card, if required.

  2. An expedited temporary license issued under this section permits a person to practice as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse in Washington, pending the results of the fingerprint-based national background check, to the extent allowed by rules adopted by the commission and the department, and is valid until the earliest of the following:

    1. Two years after the date of issuance; or

    2. The date the person's authorization issued by the professional licensing board in California, Idaho, or Oregon expires.

  3. An expedited temporary license issued under this section is not renewable.

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