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The Washington Nurse wants to provide readers a closer look at local units across the state and the communities they serve. For this issue, we look at Washington Soldiers Home in Orting.
May 28, 2024
Empowering the next generation of pro-union politicians
What Ted understands and believes is that each person on the team—the captain, coach, star player, and locker room attendant—all have important roles to play to ensure that the team functions at its best.
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.
May 24, 2024
These are the four legislative priorities WSNA pursued in the 2024 legislative session and how each fared.
As we continue to navigate the post-pandemic world, let us not lose sight of what nursing stands for: care, safety, and empathy.
One of my goals as president is to re-establish a strong pro-nursing presence in our state capitol.
In honor of Nurses Week, we take a look at Florence Nightingale — her trailblazing work, her theory, and her complicated legacy.
May 23, 2024
One issue – Management’s refusal to negotiate fair wages for home health and hospice nurses
May 9, 2024
Nurses get support from local officials, labor leaders, the community
April 22, 2024
Severe understaffing does not allow nurses to meet community’s needs
March 27, 2024
Much of King County’s public health system now risks being shuttered.
March 22, 2024
Your participation in the Nurses4All survey will provide real-time, actionable evidence to our policy makers on pressing issues.
March 13, 2024
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.
February 7, 2024
Founders behind new chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses envision a powerful community of support
February 1, 2024
‘I cycled through shock, denial, anger, depression, and guilt — sometimes all in the same day’
We asked Rathke a few questions about himself and his experience with workplace violence.
Oct. 10 informational picket was big turning point
To comply with the hospital staffing committee law, charters are detailed and thorough, addressing over a dozen committee functions related to roles, responsibilities, and processes.
44 nurses signed letter to hospital leadership asking for more resources
On Jan. 24, nurses from all over Washington state visited Olympia to make their voices heard at Lobby Day.
WSNA and ANA will continue to promote strategies to reduce and address violence against nurses.
January 22, 2024
WABON is now accepting submissions for Winter 2024
January 19, 2024
Nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington will be able to apply for a multistate license.
January 12, 2024
