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Nurses have a role to play in reducing opioid deaths in Washington. Here are some things you can do.
November 20, 2017 • 4 minutes to read
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.
November 17, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
Outside the clinical setting, nurses can positively impact a community and populations in that community by providing excellent care in unique ways.
November 17, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses may provide a qualifying patient or that patient’s designated provider with an authorization for the medical use of marijuana
November 14, 2017 • 1 minute to read
Opioids have become a leading cause of unintentional death in Washington. Nurses can play an important role in reducing these deaths.
November 14, 2017 • 6 minutes to read
International Survivor Day, November 18, brings together people affected by suicide loss. It also serves as a reminder that more psychiatric nurses are needed.
November 13, 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.
November 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.
November 8, 2017 • 1 minute to read
In the spirit of preventing misuse and addiction to opioids and taking control of the opioid crisis, Washington state's Medicaid health plan, Apple Health, has set limits in the quantity of opioids that may be prescribed.
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.
November 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.
November 7, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
Welcome your new 2017-2019 board of directors, committees, councils and cabinet!
November 3, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
AFT launched this operation to provide purifiers to the people in Puerto Rico whose island has been devastated by Hurricane Maria and left without safe water.
November 1, 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.
October 9, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
WSNA is pleased to announce screenings of the new documentary, "Defining Hope," on Nov. 1. Defining Hope follows eight patients with life-threatening illness and the nurses who guide them. The film is being released in select theaters nationwide for special screenings on Nov. 1 in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
October 2, 2017 • 1 minute to read
Today, Sept. 18, marks the beginning of the Health Nurse Healthy Nation 10 Days of Safety Challenge, in which nurses who sign up will receive daily actionable tips to keep them mindful of ways to prevent injury in the workplace and how to best incorporate SPHM standards into daily practice.
September 18, 2017 • 1 minute to read
With more disasters such as Hurricane Irma affecting our communities this fall, the American Nurses Foundation has now created a broader ‘Disaster Relief’ fund. This fund will support nurses in their disaster response and recovery efforts in southeastern Texas, the Virgin Islands, Florida and other states affected by the recent…
September 13, 2017 • 1 minute to read
The Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form has been revised, based on months of discussion. The POLST is the medical order form that allows any individual with a serious illness or frailty to summarize their wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment.
September 11, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
The American Nurses Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have teamed up to inform registered nurses in the United States about the problem of antibiotic resistance and facilitate their expanded and clearly recognized role in hospital antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs) and activities. Just out: a new…
September 7, 2017 • 1 minute to read
The Washington State Nurses Association joins the American Nurses Association, the Utah Nurses Association and registered nurses across the country in expressing outrage over the treatment of a registered nurse in Utah who was handcuffed and arrested by a police officer for following her hospital’s policy and the law.
September 1, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
Our thoughts are with the people affected by Hurricane Harvey. We especially recognize the dedication and efforts of the registered nurses providing care in the disaster zone under catastrophic circumstances.
August 31, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
Nurses who wish to volunteer in Texas for Hurricane Harvey relief can register through the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Texas Disaster Volunteer Registry. The registry has set up a “2017 Hurricane Harvey” option under the “organization” category. The American Red Cross is seeking health and mental health professionals…
August 28, 2017 • 1 minute to read
The HNHN Grand Challenge is an American Nurses Association initiative to connect and engage nurses, employers and organizations around improving health in five areas: physical activity, nutrition, rest, quality of life and safety. You can join now and jump in with the Do It In 10 Days! Hydration Challenge!, which aims to help you…
August 18, 2017 • 1 minute 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.
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