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In efforts to combat the opioid crisis in our country, the Drug Enforcement Agency is sponsoring National Prescription Take-Back Day Saturday, April 28.
April 20, 2018 • 1 minute to read
WSNA members Julia Barcott and Renata Bowlden travelled to the island of St. Croix on April 7 as part of an AFT project.
April 12, 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
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded the Pathway to Excellence designation to St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor.
March 19, 2018 • 1 minute to read
On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, we flew to Ketchikan, Alaska to show support for our fellow PeaceHealth nurses who were negotiating their new union contract. They reached a tentative agreement at the end of the month.
March 12, 2018 • 2 minutes to read
In a major victory for home health and hospice nurses, Yakima county Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson today awarded damages of $2.895 million to home care nurses at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center for work done off the clock.
Feb. 14, 2018 • 4 minutes 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
For over a decade, nurses have been working with a wide range of partners, including other health professionals, environmentalists and health-affected groups, to update the nation’s chemical safety policy.
Feb. 2, 2018 • 5 minutes to read
This attack did not originally target nurses, but instead, public union workers. Regardless, it’s going to impact our practice.
Jan. 30, 2018 • 3 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
What you need to know about Janus v. AFSCME.
Jan. 26, 2018 • 11 minutes to read
When we stand together as union nurses, we have the power to win a fair return on our work and conditions that allow us to provide better care to our patients.
Jan. 26, 2018 • 2 minutes to read
Academy recommends policies and practices that promote adequate, high quality sleep for nurses to contribute to safe nursing practice and patient care.
Jan. 24, 2018 • 1 minute to read
State health officials issue recommendations for when and where to get medical care.
Jan. 19, 2018 • 3 minutes to read
The Department of Health has announced that beginning Jan. 27, people will be allowed to change their sex designation on Washington birth certificates to “X,” adding a third option to birth certificates.
Jan. 10, 2018 • 1 minute to read
As part of Washington State’s strategy to combat this crisis, starting Jan. 2, 2018, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will implement an opioid clinical policy for Uniform Medical Plan (UMP).
Jan. 2, 2018 • 2 minutes to read
As the Year of the Healthy Nurse comes to a close this December, it doesn't mean that the effort has to stop! This month, we are celebrating healthy eating and healthy holidays.
Dec. 13, 2017 • 1 minute to read
The Washington Health Alliance and Bree Collaborative teamed up to produce two info sheets on Opioids, one for providers, the other directed at patients. Public Health – Seattle & King County translated the patient sheet into 21 additional languages.
Dec. 6, 2017 • 1 minute 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
Nurses have a role to play in reducing opioid deaths in Washington. Here are some things you can do.
Nov. 20, 2017 • 4 minutes to read
"Have you ever wondered why some people are better communicators than others? I have an idea that I believe explains this phenomenon."
Nov. 20, 2017 • 2 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.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 17, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
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