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Join WSNA for Nurse Appreciation at the Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels game on Sunday, May 6. Discount tickets available at Mariners.com/Nurses.
April 2, 2018 • 1 minute to read
In this seven-day challenge, we're focusing on curbing your fast food cravings!
March 27, 2018 • 1 minute to read
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.
March 20, 2018 • 1 minute to read
Beginning March 12, challenge yourself to get at least the three recommended servings of whole grains daily.
March 13, 2018 • 1 minute 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
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
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
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
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
Welcome your new 2017-2019 board of directors, committees, councils and cabinet!
Nov. 3, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
It is with heavy hearts that we add our voices to those who have called for tolerance and inclusion this week. Discrimination and intolerance are unacceptable to us as nurses and as Americans.
Aug. 18, 2017 • 1 minute to read
See photos from the August 4, 2017 retirement party for Judy Huntington.
Aug. 5, 2017 • 1 minute to read
A group of Washington State nursing leaders has banded together to form a statewide initiative called Action Now! to tackle address challenges and transform the state’s nursing education system.
Aug. 4, 2017 • 3 minutes to read
The State of Washington has recently addressed the ongoing problem with prescription opioids through two recent actions: the signing of Executive Order 16-09 and the passing of Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1427 and its subsequent signing into law. Included in these actions are a series of seven workshops held around the…
The American Nurses Association has published two items penned by Florence Nightingale. These letters are part of an effort to make available original writings of Miss Nightingale.
July 7, 2017 • 1 minute to read
Results from the WSNA elections for the 2017-2019 biennium.
July 5, 2017 • 4 minutes to read
A memorial for Charlotte Foster is planned for Saturday, July 1 at 1 p.m., at Seattle’s Northwest African American Museum, located at 2300 S. Massachusetts St. (23rd and S. Massachusetts St.) in the heart of Seattle’s Central District.
June 19, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
Ballots for this year's WSNA elections were mailed May 12, 2017. Ballot must be received back by 8 a.m. on June 13, 2017, to be included in the count. Who will you choose to lead WSNA for the next two years?
May 31, 2017 • 1 minute to read
These WSNA members have consented to run for WSNA elected offices during the 2017-2019 biennium.
May 24, 2017 • 51 minutes to read
For the third consecutive year, ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN and ANA Enterprise CEO Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN, have both made the ballot for Modern Healthcare’s “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” ranking! We encourage you to vote for them!
May 23, 2017 • 1 minute to read
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