Chat with CDC about Zika
CDC will host a chat about Zika virus on Twitter this Friday, Feb. 12, 2015.
Interview: MaryAnne Lindeblad
WSNA has been working over the past year with the Health Care Authority, legislative leaders and state policy makers to link the effective implementation of nurse staffing committees with hospital safety net funding. Key to that effort is MaryAnne Lindeblad, head of Medicaid for the state and a nurse.
School nursing: It’s not just about Band-Aids!
School nursing is a complex and challenging specialty practice area that is sometimes poorly understood.
ANA Update: WHO Launches Zika Data Sharing Protocol
The World Health Organization (WHO) is implementing a new Zika virus data sharing and reporting protocol in order to facilitate the exchange of crucial, evidence-based information during this unfolding health emergency.
Take the patient safety survey
With the American Nurses Association designating 2016 as the “Culture of Safety” year, we at WSNA want to rerun our patient safety survey to find out whether things have changed since 2011.
ARNPs United: Legislative Update
ARNPs United of Washington State represents nurse practitioners, certified nurse anesthetists and certified nurse midwives.
IOM workshop Feb. 16 on Zika research priorities
The Institute of Medicine will convene a Feb. 16 workshop to identify research priorities to inform public health and medical practice for domestic Zika virus. The workshop will be webcast at www.nationalacademies.org.
CDC: Flu season begins – severe influenza illness reported
CDC urges rapid antiviral treatment of very ill and high risk suspected cases.
Photos from WSNA's lobby day
More than 700 nurses and students gathered in Olympia for WSNA's annual Nurse Legislative Day.
MEDIA RELEASE: WSNA leads effort to address staffing crisis at Western State Hospital by using Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in clinical roles
Nursing’s role in solving the state’s mental health crisis will be the top issue at the Washington State Nurses Association’s Nurse Legislative Day on Monday, Feb. 1. With 700 attendees, WSNA hosts the largest lobby day in Olympia. In his keynote address, Governor Inslee is expected to discuss nursing’s role in helping solve the mental health crisis.
What you need to know about Zika virus
Here's the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the Zika virus.
What to include in an emergency survival kit
Government agencies will respond to community disasters, but citizens may be on their own for hours, or even days, after disaster strikes. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family.
Emergency preparedness
Are you prepared for an emergency? Want to know how you can help a disaster?
Photos: 2016 Legislative Reception
At the 2016 WSNA Legislative Reception, nurse leaders met with Washington state legislators to tell their stories and talk about nursing's top issues and legislative priorities for this year's Legislative Session.
2015 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards
Congratulations to the 51 WSNA members who won or were nominated.
WSNA announces Hall of Fame inductees for 2016
Every two years, the WSNA Hall of Fame recognizes up to six deserving registered nurses for of their lifelong contributions and achievements in professional nursing and for their leadership in the advancement of nurses and healthcare in Washington State.
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.
Happy holidays!
Happy holidays from the Washington State Nurses Association.
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."
