Hi Nurses at Whatcom County Health! Please save the date! Your WSNA officers want to announce a special breakfast event with gifts to say “Thank You” and show how much you are appreciated!

Please save the date! Your WSNA officers want to announce a special breakfast event to show how much you are appreciated! Please fill out this linked survey to help us plan for food for the event (sandwiches and fruit)

WHEN: May 7, 2025 09:30-10:30 Wednesday

WHERE: Girard Admin Conference Room

BRING: Your appetite!

COST: FREE

QUESTIONS: Contact one of your officers: Kai, Nicole, Julie, Lela Kai, Co-chair, WSNA Whatcom County Health

Next WSNA Local Unit Officers Meeting

We will be having the next local unit officers meeting  after the Nurses Week event.
            
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Let's celebrate Sherae Quattrocchi - Member of the Month!

My nursing career began as an acute care nurse, but I needed more challenges so after 2 years I became a full-time float nurse while covering 5 different hospital systems. Although I enjoyed the fast-paced environment and the versatility of each shift, I was driven to gain a better understanding of comprehensive care. I found my calling in community care once I became a school nurse. I enjoyed caring for my pediatric patients (and sometimes adults) in this setting.

My experiences as a unit floor nurse and a school nurse have aided me in my transition to public health. I have worked as a Public Health Nurse for the past 4 years and enjoy focusing on community health vs 1:1 patient care. I have worked at Whatcom County Health and Community Services for the past 4 years and assisted different clinical team’s departments before joining the Tuberculosis team. This role has allowed me to provide education and connect on a deeper level with my patients, their families, and the healthcare community.

Many years ago, when I was a new grad, I opted out of joining a union because I didn't understand the benefits of membership. Later, I regretted not being a member when I faced adversity and had no one to advocate for me. I value my membership with the WSNA knowing that I have an ally. I look forward to strengthening my connection to the union through continued meetings and events.

- Sherae Quattrocchi, RN PHN MSN

Questions about our upcoming meetings? Contact WSNA Labor Representative Tae Abraham at babraham@wsna.org, 206-575-7979 ext. 3142, or WSNA Nurse Representative Barbara Friesen at bfriesen@wsna.org  206-575-7979 ext. 3056.