November 13, 2025
The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (Public Law 114-198) extending the privilege of prescribing buprenorphine in office-based settings to qualifying nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) until Oct. 1, 2021. CARA requires that NPs complete 24 hours of training to be eligible for a prescribing…
February 6, 2017
Parity reimbursement and the Comprehensive Addictions and Recovery Act.
February 3, 2017
The Center for Opioid Safety Education has just released a new opioid overdose training video specifically for WA State.
January 3, 2017
WSU College of Nursing welcomes Diane J. Skiba, PhD, FAAN, FACMI, from the University of Colorado College of Nursing, as our 19th visiting scholar for our Cleveland Visiting Scholar presentation.
August 10, 2016
Capella University and the ANA Leadership Institute announce the "Nurse Leader Scholarship" for nurses who want to advance their career and move into expanded clinical and leadership roles.
July 21, 2016
There are many continuing education (CE) programs available to nurses, and it can be hard to choose programs in which to participate. With new continuing competency rules in effect, it is important to find quality CE programs that fit your needs.
February 2, 2016
The Nursing Commission has published an advisory opinion and FAQ on prescribing, dispensing, distributing and delivering opioid overdose medications.
December 17, 2015
Are you the parent of school-aged children looking for a family friendly nursing career? Or maybe you are looking to continue your nursing career in a role that takes advantage of your many years of experience but is not as physically demanding as nursing in a hospital. Have we got a job for you!
December 15, 2015
We are halfway through the second phase of the APIN project in Washington State, which aims to achieve the Institute of Medicine’s goal of an 80 percent BSN-prepared workforce that is more diverse and inclusive by 2020.
November 6, 2015
