Behavioral health disorders and suicide in Washington state
Nearly 45 million people in the U.S. (4.2 percent of the population) suffer from mental illness and at least 10 million of these people suffer from serious mental illness.
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ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano named as "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare"
Her efforts in health care quality and advancing nursing’s influence on health care policy has not only earned her the recognition of being named Most Influential, but as the “Top 25 Women in Healthcare” in 2015 as well.
How telehealth is changing nursing
Look at the emergence and evolution of telehealth and the many ways technology is being used to bring specialty care to underserved patients outside of major medical centers.
Honoring Florence Nightingale through music this September
Musical performances on Florence Nightingale's life will be coming to West Seattle this September on Sunday, 23rd and 30th.
Frequently asked questions about telehealth
As the reach of telemedicine services expands, questions arise regarding the permitted scope of practice, licensure requirements and HIPAA compliance.
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says “NO” to break buddies at MultiCare
After years of battling in the courts over MultiCare’s unsafe use of “break buddies” to cover for nurse rest breaks, the Washington State Nurses Association, together with our members at Tacoma General Hospital, won a big victory on July 23.
Upcoming events
2018 Union Leadership Summit - Chelan
Sep 30, 2018 – Oct 1, 2018
Chelan, WA
Nurses Speak
Sunday, Sep 30, 2018, 5pm – 6:30pm
Chelan, WA
Nurses Speak
Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018, 5pm – 6:30pm
Kennewick, WA
2018 Union Leadership Summit - Mt. Vernon
Saturday, Nov 3, 2018, 9am – 4pm
Bow, WA
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- For ANCC certification, contact American Nurses Credentialing Center
- For licensing information, contact the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
- Foreign nurses moving to Washington State, contact The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
- For online continuing education, check out options from ANA and WSNA.
- For liability insurance, WSNA endorses Nurses Service Organization (NSO).
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- WSNA members and employees enjoy discounted tuition from WGU.
- HEAL-WA: providing evidence-based information to support patient care.