WSNA-AFT nurses provide health screenings to students in St. Croix
WSNA members Julia Barcott and Renata Bowlden travelled to the island of St. Croix on April 7 as part of an AFT project.
Congrats to the University of Washington’s School of Nursing!
The U.S News & World Report has recognized the exceptional work and dedication at the UW School of Nursing and released their rankings for the 2019 Best Graduate Schools with UW at the top.
St. Anthony Hospital awarded Pathway to Excellence designation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded the Pathway to Excellence designation to St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor.
Legislative Session Week 8
After the last week of floor action, many good pieces of legislation passed and are headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Legislative Session Week 7
This week, both the Senate and House released their budget proposals. Several WSNA priority bills moved out of the policy committee in the opposite chamber this week.
Legislative Session Week 6
Today is the 40th day of the 60-day session – and this week marked the house of origin cutoff, with all bills needing to be voted out of the chamber in which they originated by Feb. 14 to continue moving this session.
Year of Advocacy: how do you change lives at the #BedsideAndBeyond?
ANA has declared 2018 the Year of Advocacy, and throughout the year they'll be sharing stories of how nurses have used their influence to shape and bring about change, at the #BedsideAndBeyond.
Legislative Session Week 5
This week marked the house of origin fiscal committee cutoff, and legislators are now on the floor voting on bills.
February focus: grow your resiliency and making time for yourself
Join the challenge! As the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Grand Challenge continues through 2018, the month of February is dedicated to growing your resiliency and making the time for yourself.
Legislative Session Week 4
In this week's update: Cutoff, SANEs, opioids, rest breaks and revenue forecast
Why are nurses suing the EPA?
For over a decade, nurses have been working with a wide range of partners, including other health professionals, environmentalists and health-affected groups, to update the nation’s chemical safety policy.
Legislative Session Week 3
In this week's update: 600 at Nurse Legislative Day, sexual assault nurses and first cutoff!
American Academy of Nursing releases position statement on nurse fatigue
Academy recommends policies and practices that promote adequate, high quality sleep for nurses to contribute to safe nursing practice and patient care.
DOH: Across Washington, flu taking a toll on people and medical facilities
State health officials issue recommendations for when and where to get medical care.
Legislative Session Week 2
In this week’s update: See how your Reps voted, testimony on Community Health Workers bill and Nurse Legislative Day!
Legislative Session Week 1
In this week’s update: Advocacy Camp & WSNA’s Legislative Reception, Rest Breaks Bill passes House! and Upcoming events
DOH adds third option to birth certificate
The Department of Health has announced that beginning Jan. 27, people will be allowed to change their sex designation on Washington birth certificates to “X,” adding a third option to birth certificates.
HCA to implement opioid clinical policy for Uniform Medical Plan on Jan. 2
As part of Washington State’s strategy to combat this crisis, starting Jan. 2, 2018, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will implement an opioid clinical policy for Uniform Medical Plan (UMP).
Year of the Healthy Nurse – December 2017
As the Year of the Healthy Nurse comes to a close this December, it doesn't mean that the effort has to stop! This month, we are celebrating healthy eating and healthy holidays.
Opioids patient fact sheet available in 22 languages
The Washington Health Alliance and Bree Collaborative teamed up to produce two info sheets on Opioids, one for providers, the other directed at patients. Public Health – Seattle & King County translated the patient sheet into 21 additional languages.
WSNA Hall of Famer Muriel Grace Softli recognized by UW School of Nursing
Decorated military veteran and WSNA Hall of Famer Muriel Grace Softli, MPA, MEd, BSN, RN received UW School of Nursing's Community Health Nurse Track Preceptor of the Year Award.
Being part of the solution: Preventing opioid overdose deaths in Washington
Nurses have a role to play in reducing opioid deaths in Washington. Here are some things you can do.
Nurses required to enroll in Nursys
Beginning January 1, 2018, the Nursing Commission is requiring all nurses enroll with Nursys at the time of application for a new nursing license or licensure renewal.
Coming together: nurses partnering with the community
Outside the clinical setting, nurses can positively impact a community and populations in that community by providing excellent care in unique ways.