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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.
Feb. 23, 2018 • 3 minutes to read
So much to do and so little time to do it... but what if you could find small ways to focus on YOU each and every day?
Feb. 21, 2018 • 1 minute to read
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.
Feb. 16, 2018 • 3 minutes to read
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.
Feb. 15, 2018 • 1 minute to read
This week marked the house of origin fiscal committee cutoff, and legislators are now on the floor voting on bills.
Feb. 9, 2018 • 2 minutes to read
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.
Feb. 6, 2018 • 1 minute to read
NFN celebrates its history and plans for the future.
Feb. 5, 2018 • 5 minutes to read
In this week's update: Cutoff, SANEs, opioids, rest breaks and revenue forecast
Feb. 2, 2018 • 3 minutes to read
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.
Feb. 2, 2018 • 5 minutes to read
These fearless nurses, nominated by their peers, received awards at WSNA’s Leadership Conference in late September 2017.
Jan. 29, 2018 • 8 minutes to read
In this week's update: 600 at Nurse Legislative Day, sexual assault nurses and first cutoff!
Jan. 26, 2018 • 3 minutes to read
In this week’s update: See how your Reps voted, testimony on Community Health Workers bill and Nurse Legislative Day!
Jan. 19, 2018 • 2 minutes to read
In this week’s update: Advocacy Camp & WSNA’s Legislative Reception, Rest Breaks Bill passes House! and Upcoming events
Jan. 12, 2018 • 2 minutes to read
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.
Nov. 27, 2017 • 1 minute to read
Many of us have experienced firsthand with opioid use disorder. It is often misunderstood as a social or moral issue, instead of as a chronic illness.
Nov. 10, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
Great news: 100% of the WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates won their elections this year.
Nov. 9, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
Congratulations to our very own Hall of Fame member, Patty Hayes, MN, RN for her recognition as one of Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential Seattleites of 2017.
Nov. 8, 2017 • 1 minute to read
You are critical to the nation’s health care system, but research has shown the health of a registered nurse is worse than that of the average American.
Nov. 7, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
We wanted you to get to know Executive Director Sally Watkins, Ph.D., RN better as a person and nurse, so we asked her some questions.
Nov. 7, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
WSNA member Edna Cortez, RN, spoke at today's celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Apple Health for Kids
Nov. 3, 2017 • 4 minutes to read
Welcome your new 2017-2019 board of directors, committees, councils and cabinet!
Nov. 3, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
The Trump administration took two actions on Thursday, Oct. 12, designed to weaken the Affordable Care Act.
Oct. 13, 2017 • 1 minute to read
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joelle Fathi, DNP, RN, ARNP, to the position of Director of Nursing Practice and Health Policy for WSNA.
Oct. 9, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
The U.S. Supreme Court announced last month that it will reconsider whether public sector unions can require workers who receive the benefits of a collective bargaining agreement to pay a fee for services. If the court rules as expected, paying union fees will soon become optional for all state, city, county and municipal employees.…
Oct. 9, 2017 • 4 minutes to read
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