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70-year-old patient in an unconscious state with the inability to communicate had “DO NOT RESUSCITATE” with what appeared to be the patient’s signature tattoo.
June 25, 2018
Volunteer and join more than 100 partner organizations to offer free dental, vision and medical care to underserved and vulnerable populations.
June 7, 2018
Making hydration a priority is important. It can help with weight loss, provide an energy boost and even improve skin tone.
June 1, 2018
Do you know what HEALWA is, and how to access this resource?
May 31, 2018
We know overdoing it with sugar is bad for our health, yet we still eat more of it than we should.
May 17, 2018
The American Nurses Credentialing Center and Western Governors University are offering opportunities and resources to advance your career in honor of Nurses Week!
May 9, 2018
The Governor's proclamation makes it official: May 6-12, 2018 is Nurses Week in Washington state!
May 2, 2018
Join us to celebrate nursing with ANA's free Annual National Nurses Week Live Webinar: Emerging Technology and Its Impact on Nursing Practice
May 1, 2018
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of RNs who filed a lawsuit against their employer for failing to ensure nurses' rest and meal breaks.
April 27, 2018
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
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
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
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded the Pathway to Excellence designation to St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor.
March 19, 2018
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.
February 6, 2018
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.
February 2, 2018
Academy recommends policies and practices that promote adequate, high quality sleep for nurses to contribute to safe nursing practice and patient care.
January 24, 2018
State health officials issue recommendations for when and where to get medical care.
January 19, 2018
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.
January 10, 2018
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).
January 2, 2018
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.
December 13, 2017
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.
December 6, 2017
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.
November 27, 2017
Nurses have a role to play in reducing opioid deaths in Washington. Here are some things you can do.
November 20, 2017
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
