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Nursing schools, hospitals clash with Board of Nursing over bill to accept national accreditation
Summary
House Bill 24‑98 prompted extensive testimony from community colleges, private colleges, hospitals and the Washington State Board of Nursing. Supporters said reliance on national accreditation would speed program approvals and address shortages; opponents warned that removing state oversight risks patient safety and urged completing current WAC rule revisions first.
Saranda Ross told the committee HB 24‑98 would require the Washington State Board of Nursing to provide technical assistance to programs with NCLEX pass rates below 80%, expedite approval of nationally accredited nursing programs, and prohibit the board from requiring standards beyond those of national accreditors.
Rep. Entenmann, sponsor of the bill, framed the measure as a response to local experience with decertification and barriers that can impede program recovery. "We have standards that we know must be met," he said, but added that some requirements may impose unintended barriers…
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