Washington Statutes
§ 18.79.350 — Nursing technicians—Nursing functions.
Washington § 18.79.350
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Wash. Rev. Code § 18.79.350 (2026).
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(1)Nursing technicians are authorized to perform specific nursing functions within the limits of their education, up to their skill and knowledge, but they may not:
(a)Administer chemotherapy, blood or blood products, intravenous medications, or scheduled drugs, or carry out procedures on central lines;
(b)Assume ongoing responsibility for assessments, planning, implementation, or evaluation of the care of patients;
(c)Function independently, act as a supervisor, or delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, or unlicensed personnel; or
(d)Perform or attempt to perform nursing techniques or procedures for which the nursing technician lacks the appropriate knowledge, experience, and education.
(2)Nursing technicians may function only under the direct supervis
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[2003 c 258 s 3.]
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