Professional Vocational Relationships
Who should enroll in the Professional Vocational Relationships course?
This self-paced, online course is intended for individuals who have been directed by the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) to complete a Professional Vocational Relationships (PVR) Course as part of the process for obtaining approval to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
This course is designed for:
- RN nursing students seeking approval to take the NCLEX-PN as part of the Washington State LPN licensure pathway.
- Nurses who completed their RN or LPN education outside the United States and have been instructed by WABON to complete a PVR course before becoming eligible to take the NCLEX-PN.
Washington State University College of Nursing is an approved provider of the Professional Vocational Relationships (PVR) Course, as recognized by the Washington State Board of Nursing. WSU’s role is limited to providing the course, documenting successful completion, and issuing a Certificate of Completion.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN and the requirement to complete a PVR course are determined solely by the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON).
WSU does not determine:
- Eligibility for Washington State LPN licensure.
- Eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN.
- Whether an individual is required to complete this course.
- Whether completion of this course satisfies WABON requirements for a particular applicant.
Before registering, applicants should review the current WABON eligibility requirements and contact WABON directly with any questions regarding licensure, examination eligibility, or whether this course is required for their individual circumstances.
Important Information for RN Nursing Students
Before enrolling, RN nursing students should consult with their nursing program administrator to confirm they meet the eligibility requirements to apply for Washington State LPN licensure. As part of the approval process, the nursing program administrator must submit an attestation to WABON verifying the student’s eligibility before WABON can authorize the student to take the NCLEX-PN.
Enrollment and Refund Policy
Applicants are solely responsible for confirming their eligibility and course requirements with WABON before purchasing or enrolling in this course.
Completion of the Professional Vocational Relationships Course does not guarantee eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN, approval to sit for the examination, or licensure as a practical nurse.
Refunds will not be issued to applicants who purchase, enroll in, or complete the course and are subsequently determined by WABON to be ineligible for the NCLEX-PN or not required to complete the course.
Registration Fee: $150
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the nurse will:
- Locate for review the most current laws as they relate to nursing practice in Washington.
- Define the difference between RCW’s and WAC’s in Washington state law.
- Describe the requirements in Washington that must be met to be permitted to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Describe the qualifications of the members of the WA BON.
- Identify professional groups regulated by the Uniform Disciplinary Act of Washington.
- Identify violations of the Uniform Disciplinary Act that would require intervention by the State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
- Apply the Scope of Practice, defined in the Washington Administrative Code, to the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in different health care environments.
- Differentiate between a dependent and an independent role of the Licensed Practical Nurse.
Successful Course Completion
To successfully complete the course, participants must achieve a score of 73% or higher on the exam..
Upon successful course completion, participants will receive a certificate, and the WSU Professional Development Office will notify the Washington Board of Nursing.
