Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 18.79.280 (2026)

Medication, tests, treatments allowed

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It is not a violation of chapter 18.71 RCW or of chapter 18.57 RCW for a registered nurse, at or under the general direction of a licensed physician and surgeon, or osteopathic physician and surgeon, to administer prescribed drugs, injections, inoculations, tests, or treatment whether or not the piercing of tissues is involved.

[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 428.]

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Cited in 1 case, 2007–2007 · leading case: Lang v. Dental Quality Assurance Comm'n, 156 P.3d 919 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007).

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Lang v. Dental Quality Assurance Comm'n, 156 P.3d 919 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). “RCW 18.79.280. Under more limited restrictions and supervision, a licensed practical nurse may administer medications or, under certain circumstances, start IVs.”

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