Washington Nurse news briefs - Spring/Summer 2024
Transition to digital communications format, nurse legislators decline in numbers, new health equity CNE requirement, apply for a Washington multistate license, become a preceptor for student nurses.
Avoiding preventable harm
Nurses play a crucial role in preventing medication errors as a final check to determine whether a medication is correctly prescribed and dispensed before administration.
By Cheri Osler, Ed.D, MS-CNS, AHN-BC, LMHC, RN, CNE and Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice and Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
2024 legislative session overview
These are the four legislative priorities WSNA pursued in the 2024 legislative session and how each fared.
Op-ed - Against the tide of normalization: the fight for safe nurse staffing
As we continue to navigate the post-pandemic world, let us not lose sight of what nursing stands for: care, safety, and empathy.
By Tristan Twohig, RN, CEN, At-large, Labor Executive Council
Join me in helping us build a powerful nursing voice in Olympia
One of my goals as president is to re-establish a strong pro-nursing presence in our state capitol.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame
Surrounded by past inductees, family, friends, and colleagues, 2024 inductees Katherine Camacho Carr, Butch de Castro, Jennifer Graves, Judi Lyons, Dawn Morrell, and Lynnette Vehrs were honored at a gala dinner held March 21.
Environmental theory of Florence Nightingale
In honor of Nurses Week, we take a look at Florence Nightingale — her trailblazing work, her theory, and her complicated legacy.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
Press release
WSNA files unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth Southwest after 14 bargaining sessions
One issue – Management’s refusal to negotiate fair wages for home health and hospice nurses
Nurses make the difference
Happy Nurses Week from WSNA
2024 Union Leadership Conference: Champions of Change
Union leaders from 32 local units converged to celebrate victories, hear from labor leaders, and learn how to strengthen nursing's voice.
Press release
Massive picket in Vancouver by PeaceHealth SW nurses
Nurses get support from local officials, labor leaders, the community
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Press release
Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest in Vancouver to picket April 18
The 1,465 nurses are represented by the Washington State Nurses Association
Press release
Nurses at PeaceHealth SW in Vancouver drop notice to picket April 18
Severe understaffing does not allow nurses to meet community’s needs
Sign the petition to save public health in Seattle/King County
Much of King County’s public health system now risks being shuttered.
Still time to complete important Nurses4All survey
Your participation in the Nurses4All survey will provide real-time, actionable evidence to our policy makers on pressing issues.
2024 Washington Nurse - Review Quiz
How much did you absorb while reading this issue? Find out by taking this quiz. Answer these questions based on what you've read. Try not to peek at the answers, but remember — it's just for fun!
Multistate License Upgrade FAQs
Washington state active status registered nurses and licensed practical nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington can now apply to upgrade to a multistate license.
We have a big tent that welcomes all nurses
When we grow our membership and diversify it, we strengthen the voice we bring to all discussions.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
A look at Wenatchee’s Confluence Health Central
Nurses want public to know that a union is also about community
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Hispanic nurses have new statewide network
Founders behind new chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses envision a powerful community of support
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Healthcare workers are angry, engaged, and winning victories
On the ground at the AFT Healthcare Professional Issues Conference in Baltimore
By Jared Richardson, MN, RN, Nurse Representative
A year since home health nurse Doug Brant was killed
‘I cycled through shock, denial, anger, depression, and guilt — sometimes all in the same day’
By Kathleen Thompson, RN, At-large, Legislative & Health Policy Council
Interview with Brad Rathke at Virginia Mason
We asked Rathke a few questions about himself and his experience with workplace violence.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
‘We fought hard.’ Virginia Mason nurses win great contract
Oct. 10 informational picket was big turning point
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
