New GAO report on workplace violence against healthcare workers released
In the last year, report finds that 30% of workers in hospitals reported being physically assaulted; 70% of workers in psychiatric settings also experienced violence.
When all hell breaks loose, do you know where your stethoscope and BP cuff are?
When these events occur, people with medical skills want to DO something. As part of WSNA’s commitment to Emergency Management, links have been added on the WSNA website at under www.wsna.org/nursing-practice/emergency-preparedness. This is how you can volunteer to be part of the Washington State Rapid Response teams through the WaServe registry.
In Memoriam: Anna Mae Ericksen, RN
A 2010 inductee into WSNA's Nursing Hall of Fame, Anna Mae Ericksen started the "Mr. Yuk" program in Washington state for poisoning prevention.
Results are in from the 2015 survey of advanced practice nursing in Washington state
New study findings about Advanced Practice Nurses (NPs, CNMs, CRNAs) highlight the “good news” and “bad news” about our workforce in Washington state. The study of ARNPs was conducted by Dr. Louise Kaplan and Dr. Marie Annette Brown, with support from the Washington State Nurses Association and Washington Center for Nursing.
ANA declares 2016 Culture of Safety Year
ANA has declared 2016 the Culture of Safety year. Here you'll find background information, monthly topics, resources for nurses and more.
Photos: 2016 Hall of Fame Gala
On Thursday, March 17, 2016, six registered nurses were honored for their lifelong contributions and achievements in professional nursing and for their leadership in the advancement of nurses and healthcare in Washington State. See photos from the event.
Opioid addiction - share your stories with ANA
We're facing a new public health crisis in communities across America. Opioid overdoses have quadrupled since 2000. As a nation, we aren't doing enough to prevent more deaths. We need to address this crisis head-on – and it begins by working directly with providers like you.
Leap into Leadership Week: Sign on if you're on a board!
The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action encourages nurses to become part of the count toward 10,000 nurses on boards by 2020. Leap into Leadership week calls on nurse leaders to stand up and be counted!
Taking care of ourselves in order to improve the care we give
Nursing is a tough gig. So,how do we avoid the pain of burnout or compassion fatigue? What we need is a dose of care and compassion.
Don’t cross the line: Respecting professional boundaries
In most cases, professional standards of care and personal morals prevent inappropriate relationships from developing. But sometimes the nurse–patient relationship develops into a personal relationship that can lead to inappropriate behavior.
Have an idea to improve workplace health and safety?
Washington State Labor & Industries is currently accepting applications for grants of up to $200,000 for projects to improve workplace safety.
Chat with CDC about Zika
CDC will host a chat about Zika virus on Twitter this Friday, Feb. 12, 2015.
ANA Update: WHO Launches Zika Data Sharing Protocol
The World Health Organization (WHO) is implementing a new Zika virus data sharing and reporting protocol in order to facilitate the exchange of crucial, evidence-based information during this unfolding health emergency.
Take the patient safety survey
With the American Nurses Association designating 2016 as the “Culture of Safety” year, we at WSNA want to rerun our patient safety survey to find out whether things have changed since 2011.
ARNPs United: Legislative Update
ARNPs United of Washington State represents nurse practitioners, certified nurse anesthetists and certified nurse midwives.
IOM workshop Feb. 16 on Zika research priorities
The Institute of Medicine will convene a Feb. 16 workshop to identify research priorities to inform public health and medical practice for domestic Zika virus. The workshop will be webcast at www.nationalacademies.org.
CDC: Flu season begins – severe influenza illness reported
CDC urges rapid antiviral treatment of very ill and high risk suspected cases.
MEDIA RELEASE: WSNA leads effort to address staffing crisis at Western State Hospital by using Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in clinical roles
Nursing’s role in solving the state’s mental health crisis will be the top issue at the Washington State Nurses Association’s Nurse Legislative Day on Monday, Feb. 1. With 700 attendees, WSNA hosts the largest lobby day in Olympia. In his keynote address, Governor Inslee is expected to discuss nursing’s role in helping solve the mental health crisis.
What you need to know about Zika virus
Here's the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the Zika virus.
What to include in an emergency survival kit
Government agencies will respond to community disasters, but citizens may be on their own for hours, or even days, after disaster strikes. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family.
Emergency preparedness
Are you prepared for an emergency? Want to know how you can help a disaster?
2015 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards
Congratulations to the 51 WSNA members who won or were nominated.
WSNA announces Hall of Fame inductees for 2016
Every two years, the WSNA Hall of Fame recognizes up to six deserving registered nurses for of their lifelong contributions and achievements in professional nursing and for their leadership in the advancement of nurses and healthcare in Washington State.
Not all hand sanitizers are created equal
Why WSNA switched to a non-alcohol based, fragrance-free hand sanitizer.
