Print out the Oregon State Board of Nursing, or OSBN, CNA 1 Endorsement Form and gather the required documents that need to be submitted with your application. Fill out the top of the Verification of Current CNA Certification form and send it with a check or money order for $60 to the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Step 1: Get your documents ready. Make PDF copies of the following documents because you will need to upload them when you apply. ... Step 2: Register to create an account. ... Step 3: Complete the application and upload your documents. ... Step 4: Pay your application fee.

To transfer your current CNA license from another state to Washington state, you must complete an application to request the endorsement of your license in Washington . The successful completion of this process will enable you to work as a CNA in Washington.

To become a licensed nursing assistant, you must first complete a training program. The Washington State Legislature website states that this program must have at least 85 hours of instruction comprising at least 35 hours of classroom instruction and 50 hours of clinical training.

A Registered Nurse, commonly referred to as an RN, is a licensed nurse whose main focus is patient care. ... A Certified Nursing Aide, also called a CNA, is responsible for assisting nurses and making patients feel comfortable and at-ease throughout their stay.

State Procedures If you need to get a duplicate copy of your CNA credentials, visit your state nursing board website. The site has information as to the process for requesting your credential. In some cases, you'll be able to order a copy online. Otherwise, you may need to submit your request via postal mail.

In Washington, CNA candidates must complete a minimum of 85 hours of training in a state-approved CNA training program. There is a combination of both classroom and clinical training. In Washington State, 7 of the 85 hours must consist of an HIV/AIDS training.

To remain active on the CNA registry in Washington, a nursing assistant who works in a nursing facility must never have a time period that exceeds two years when he or she does not work for pay as a caregiver. You can check this by calling the registry at 360-725-2570.

Once you have completed CNA training and examination, or if you have completed CNA training and taken an exam in another state, you can apply to be a Certified Nursing Assistant; there is a $65 fee for this certification.