Seven things you should do as a voter this year
Be informed, and make a difference.
Not all hand sanitizers are created equal
Why WSNA switched to a non-alcohol based, fragrance-free hand sanitizer.
Emergencies & disasters: Implications for liability & malpractice
How liability, malpractice and licensure rules are affected during a crisis or disaster.
Washington State Legislature 101
What you need to know about the Washington State Legislature.
Nursing Commission provides guidance on opioid overdose medication
The Nursing Commission has published an advisory opinion and FAQ on prescribing, dispensing, distributing and delivering opioid overdose medications.
Volunteer now for a future emergency!
As a licensed nurse, you have skills that will be in demand during any emergency that affects public health.
The IOM's "Future of Nursing" report – What's worked, and what hasn't yet been achieved
A new study examines the progress made toward achieving the goals of the 2010 Institute of Medicine report "The Future of Nursing."
Joint Commission identifies more than 1,000 "Top Performing" hospitals on key quality measures
The Joint Commission's 2015 annual report on quality and safety recognizes more than 1,000 hospitals as "Top Performers," including 13 in Washington State.
Thank you RNs for helping to make this year's free clinic a huge success
The 2015 Seattle/King County Clinic, held Oct. 21-25, was an amazing success. Nearly $3.5 million in services were provided to more than 4,000 deserving people from our community. Thank you to the Registered Nurses who volunteered their time to serve so many people.
What the Code of Ethics means to me
In January of 2015, the American Nurses Association published a completely updated “Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements” and declared it to be the Year of Ethics. Here's what the Code of Ethics means to four of our members.
What the Code of Ethics means to me: Terry Surratt
Even with the constraints of the current health care environment, we, the staff nurses, keep coming back for more of the same. Because that is who we are and that is what we do. We are ethical creatures. We provide ethical care, and we care about our patients and the people we work with.
What the Code of Ethics means to me: Allison Bridgewater
Although I am not employed as a nurse yet, I always try my best to abide by the “Code of Ethics” when volunteering. As a new graduate RN, the Code has been taught to me in many classes throughout my ADN program as well as the RN to BSN program I am currently attending.
What the Code of Ethics means to me: Vadim Chesnokov
As a recent RN graduate and new employee on the medical unit at a local hospital I have had many opportunities to advocate for my patients both as a nursing student and as a new nurse.
What the Code of Ethics means to me: Anne Hirsch
This Year of Ethics should encourage all of us to reflect on how we treat each other, our students, our colleagues and our patients. Are we always behaving in a manner that is congruent with our profession’s Code? Can we do better?
Protect yourself, your patients and your family – get your flu vaccine
Find out about this year's vaccines, get answers to common questions and read WSNA's position on mandatory vaccination.
Snohomish public health nurses fight to save services
While King County is looking to expand services for pregnant women, young children and teens, the Snohomish Health District shut the doors for the last time on the Immunization Clinic on June 30. The county’s First Steps program, which provides maternity support services, is also slated for elimination.
Call for members for new Palliative and Hospice Nursing Professional Issues Panel
The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) are partnering to convene the time-limited Palliative and Hospice Nursing Professional Issues Panel to promote the integration of palliative and hospice care into U.S. healthcare delivery systems.
Tacoma-area RNs speak with legislators about what it’s really like to be a nurse
In person and through video-conferencing, more than 50 registered nurses spoke directly with Tacoma area legislators on September 21.
Best Starts for Kids levy: Saving money and saving lives
On the November ballot, Best Starts would support the preventive programs we know work – for individuals and for the community.
By Ruth Schubert, APR, Director of Marketing and Communications
ANA releases position statement on Incivility, Bullying and Workplace Violence
ANA recognizes that incivility, bullying, and violence in the workplace are serious issues in nursing.
FDA Updated warnings for safe preparation and handling of Treanda Injection (solution) for intravenous administration
On March 10, 2015, the FDA issued a statement warning health care professionals not to use chemotherapy drug Treanda Injection with CSTDs, adapters and syringes containing polycarbonate or ABS.
HPV vaccine is cancer prevention: Protect your kids
The Washington Department of Health has launched a campaign to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against HPV. Nurses can help spread the word!
Seattle Times: "With number of insured on the rise, nurse practitioners may be key solution"
Many health-care experts are identifying nurse practitioners as an important part of the solution to America’s primary-care needs — a solution in which Washington state is expected to play a leading role.
2015 Seattle/King County Clinic continues seeking volunteers
WSNA is a partner organization, and we have been proud to see our members sign up in past years to provide foot care, physical assessments, wound care, immunizations and more.