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Nursing Practice

Professional Nursing and Health Care Council

The Profes­sional Nursing and Health Care Council (PNHCC) is respon­sible for addressing nursing practice issues. Primary focus is given to the adher­ence to ethical, profes­sional and legal standards of nursing practice. The PNHCC meets at least three times a year and reports to the Board of Directors.

Functions of the Council

  • Monitor workforce and work environment trends, funding and political activity and assess how they will impact nursing and health care.
  • Follow the American Nurses Association's "Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice" and "Code of Ethics for Nurses" as bases for the practice of nursing.
  • Promote and help develop continuing education programs for nurses.
  • Address issues of nursing practice that have been identified by members of the nursing profession and the public.
  • Collaborate with other nursing and specialty organizations on nursing issues and other health care concerns.
  • Develop resources on issues related to nursing practice, education, human rights and access to health care.
  • Promote equity in nursing practice by developing strategies to confront and address inequities in nursing that negatively impact persons of color and historically marginalized groups.
  • Advocate for culturally competent nursing environments, including nursing practice, education, research, ethics and human rights.
  • Appoint task forces to complete specific projects.

Members of the Council (2025-2027)

Rachel wang martinez
Rachel Wang, MHA, BSN, RN, RN-BC
Chair
Seattle
Julia barcott
Julia Barcott, RN
Member at Large
Yakima
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Martha Goodall, RN
Nursing Practice
Mead
Emilie grant
Emilie Yvonne Grant, MSc, BSN, RN
Member at Large
Therese hill
Therese Hill, BSN, RN
Administration
Karli kooi 1
Karli Kooi, BSN, RN
Member at Large
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Antwinett O. Lee, EdD, MSN-CNS, BSN, RN
Education
Lynnwood
Peter Mukera, BSN, RN
Member at Large
Claire Nazzaro, BSN, RN
Member at Large
Alison porter
Alison Porter, ASN, RN
Member at Large
Kumhee ro
Kumhee Ro, DNP, ARNP, FAAN, FAANP
Member at Large
Keondra rustan
Keondra Rustan, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CHSE, CNE, TNCC
Ethics and Human Rights
Lynwood
Stephanie vaugn gray
Stephanie Vaughn-Gray, MBA, BSN, RN, CCM
Member at Large
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Gordon West, PhD, MHA, BSN, RN, FACHE (R), AMB-BC, FAAN
Research
University Place
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