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CDC urges rapid antiviral treatment of very ill and high risk suspected cases.
February 3, 2016 • 6 minutes to read
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…
February 1, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
Here's the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the Zika virus.
January 28, 2016 • 1 minute to read
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.
January 21, 2016 • 1 minute to read
Are you prepared for an emergency? Want to know how you can help a disaster?
An arbitrator decided that the "break buddy" system in use at MultiCare Tacoma General doesn't give nurses a real rest break.
January 13, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
Nurses at Kadlec Medical Center, along with community supporters, gathered on Monday for a candlelight vigil. Contract negotiations have been ongoing for the last seven months. Here are some stories by media outlets covering the event.
January 12, 2016 • 1 minute to read
Congratulations to the 51 WSNA members who won or were nominated.
January 11, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a case that could dramatically erode the ability of public-sector unions to fight for better wages and working conditions for their members.
January 6, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
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.
January 4, 2016 • 1 minute to read
Why WSNA switched to a non-alcohol based, fragrance-free hand sanitizer.
December 28, 2015 • 4 minutes to read
How liability, malpractice and licensure rules are affected during a crisis or disaster.
December 23, 2015 • 3 minutes to read
The Nursing Commission has published an advisory opinion and FAQ on prescribing, dispensing, distributing and delivering opioid overdose medications.
December 17, 2015 • 1 minute to read
As a licensed nurse, you have skills that will be in demand during any emergency that affects public health.
December 14, 2015 • 2 minutes to read
Happy holidays from the Washington State Nurses Association.
December 14, 2015 • 1 minute to read
An overwhelming majority – 90 percent of the hundreds of Kadlec RNS who voted – said "yes" in the Strike Advisory Vote WSNA held during two membership meetings held Dec. 8, 2015.
December 8, 2015 • 1 minute to read
A new study examines the progress made toward achieving the goals of the 2010 Institute of Medicine report "The Future of Nursing."
December 4, 2015 • 4 minutes to read
Chris was nominated for Employee of the Month by a number of his co-workers and peers throughout the hospital.
November 22, 2015 • 1 minute to read
The Joint Commission's 2015 annual report on quality and safety recognizes more than 1,000 hospitals as "Top Performers," including 13 in Washington State.
November 18, 2015 • 1 minute to read
Beloved colleague and dear friend Barbara Curtis passed away at her home in Florida on Oct. 18, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was a past president of WSNA and a member of the WSNA Hall of Fame and the ANA Hall of Fame.
November 18, 2015 • 6 minutes to read
Nurses and their supporters made an impromptu "Show of Force" outside the office where mediation was taking place.
November 12, 2015 • 1 minute to read
On Nov. 11, nurses at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center - Bellingham celebrated Veteran's Day with a 3-hour negotiations kickoff event.
Several hundred nurses at Kadlec Medical Center, along with supporters, rallied on Monday to bring attention to ongoing contract negotiations, now in their sixth month.
November 11, 2015 • 1 minute to read
The 2015 Seattle/King County Clinic, held Oct. 21-25, was an amazing success. Nearly $3.5 million in services were provided to more than 4,000 deserving people from our community. Thank you to the Registered Nurses who volunteered their time to serve so many people.
November 9, 2015 • 1 minute to read
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