Volunteer for Bloodworks NW
Bloodworks NW is a non-profit, regional blood-donation and research organization that utilizes trained nurses to help with post-donation reactions at high schools and colleges.
Governor Jay Inslee proclaims Feb.18-22, 2019, is Nursing Now Week in Washington
The UW School of Nursing is working with the state of Washington and other community partners to launch the Nursing Now Initiative here in Washington. The school is also a co-lead in launching Nursing Now in the United States.
Legislative session week 5
For the first time anyone can remember, all committee hearings were canceled on Monday due to snow.
Legislative session week 4
Despite the snow earlier this week, things were busy in Olympia! Our government relations team has been busy meeting with legislators and testifying on various bills being heard in committee.
Legislative session week 3
On Thursday, the Senate Labor Committee voted our Rest Breaks bill, SB 5190, out of committee.
Legislative session week 2
The second week of the legislative session got off to a fast start! On Monday, both the House and Senate Labor Committees held hearings on our Rest Break bills, SB 5190 (Senate) and HB 1155 (House).
Legislative session week 1
The 2019 Legislative session officially began Monday with the swearing in of new legislators. Notably, this biennium, we have the most pro-nurse legislature in recent years!
WSNA statement on Texas judge ACA ruling
The Washington State Nurses Association is deeply disappointed in the ruling of a federal district court in Texas v. Azar, that found the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional.If the Texas judge’s decision on the Affordable Care Act is allowed to stand, millions of Americans will have their health, their financial security and even their lives put at risk.
WSNA member Teresa Ward, RN, PhD inducted into the 2018 Class of Academy Fellows
WSNA would like to congratulate Washington state nurse and WSNA member Teresa Ward, RN, PhD on her induction into the 2018 Class of Academy Fellows!
Nurses' MAT prescribing authority enabled through SUPPORT
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are enabled to prescribe buprenorphine permanently with a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) waiver.
Sign a petition to nominate two nurses for the Nobel Peace Prize
The Korean Nurses Association is collecting 1 million signatures on a petition aimed at securing a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for two Austrian nurses who worked with leprosy patients for more than 40 years.
Get Out the Vote by November 6
This year’s primary election saw increased voter turnout across Washington state. Now, it’s time to Get Out the Vote for a pro-nurse legislature!
Presenting your WSNA-PAC Board
Your WSNA-PAC Board is a powerhouse of political action for nurses and patients.
The fight for rest breaks in the 2019 Session has begun
With your help, we will elect a pro-nurse legislature and we will pass the rest breaks bill next session.
Five Senate races we're watching
As nurses, we know it’s important to elect candidates who support patient safety and who will help makes gains for our profession.
Long-term care task force seeking WSNA nurses
WSNA is expanding our reach to RNs who work in community-based and long-term care settings. A newly-implemented task force will focus on improving quality of care and increasing appreciation and understanding of the role of community-based and long-term care nursing. Join us!
UW School of Nursing Executive Dean Azita Emami: Caring for the Courageous
Nursing stands unequivocally with the victims. We believe them. We support them. We care for and about them. And we have a duty of care to protect them from the bullying, aggression, and shaming that has become the all-too-frequent response of perpetrators and their defenders.
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.
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.
WSNA nurses run for State Senate
This year, we are proud to support two WSNA members running for office in the 34th legislative district, which covers West Seattle, Vashon Island and Burien.
How do we decide? Decoding WSNA-PAC’s Endorsement Process
WSNA-PAC supports candidates and incumbents who are strong on nursing and patient safety issues, regardless of political party affiliation.
2018 WSNA-PAC primary endorsements
The WSNA-PAC has endorsed candidates running for election to the Washington State Legislature. The 2018 Washington state primary election is August 7.
Telemedicine: Risk management issues, strategies and resources
While telemedicine/telehealth (TMH) can foster efficiency and convenience, its reliance on continuous, real-time transmission of data over computer networks also creates risk.
