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Nurses afraid overcrowding, understaffing at Mary Bridge NICU could lead to missed care
MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
Nursing practice and WSNA
Lessons learned from the AI summit
WSNA President Justin Gill was a panelist at the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care (RAIN), held at the University of Washington on May 15. Here are his Top 5 takeaways.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
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Nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center to picket Jan. 26
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
Statement
Statement on ICE actions
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic April 23-26
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
WSNA members featured in national story on rural healthcare
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Statement
Nurses associations in West Coast Health Alliance states oppose ACIP decision on Hepatitis B immunization
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
Statement
WSNA statement on new CDC language regarding autism and vaccines
We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
Press release
AFT’s Weingarten responds to key vote to end shutdown
"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them."
WSNA member Tracy Klein appointed to WSU Board of Regents
“As a nurse practitioner, I understand the need for continuous quality improvement.”
Faye Glenn Abdellah became a nurse in 1942 and a living legend in 1994
Her work has had an outsized impact on the nursing profession by taking a holistic approach to patient care and moving nursing from task oriented to a profession.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
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Statement from WSNA on the government shutdown and attacks on health care
WSNA calls on the president and Congress to work across the aisle and find a solution that all Americans deserve — one that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and keeps the government open.
Statement
WSNA rejects Pres., FDA advice on acetaminophen in pregnancy
The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no evidence of a causal link to autism.
Statement
Multistate letter: Western Health Alliance
The erosion of public trust in federal health agencies has underscored the urgent need for strong, science-driven leadership at the state and regional levels.
Statement
Lawsuit settlement requires restoration of critical federal health resources
“When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”
Press release
American Nurses Association alarmed by volume of abrupt changes at CDC
Amount of leadership changes could pose threats to public health.
Statement
State nurses’ associations raise alarm over reports of potential dismissal of USPSTF members
We strongly urge the HHS to preserve the independence and credibility of the USPSTF by keeping the group’s membership intact and allow future meetings to proceed.
Press release
Nurses at UW Medical Center – Northwest warn of staffing crisis
‘We care deeply about our work, but this isn’t a therapeutic environment. It’s demoralizing…’ says nurse working at Center for Behavioral Health and Learning.
Defending Nursing's Principles and Protecting Our Patients
ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
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State nurses associations express concern over emergency abortion access
We stand firmly against policies that compromise nurses' ethical and professional obligations to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, which can lead to life-threatening outcomes.
A nurse's journey to treat snakebites
WSNA member Kyla Arama is part of a team transforming lives in Sierra Leone.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
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Letter from WSNA president to Seattle Children's Hospital regarding gender-affirming care
"We stand with trans kids, their families, and the numerous voices urging Seattle Children’s Hospital to resume its position as an advocate and full care provider for trans patients."
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Press release
Safeguarding public health: nursing associations advocate for evidence-based leadership at HHS
We express deep concerns regarding nominations that have recently been announced by the incoming administration, and we share the need to take a clear stand at this moment to clarify our profession’s priorities.
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Nurses at Virginia Mason holding a vigil to protest closure of Family Birth Center
Community invited to share frustration at Nov. 14 event (6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
