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Cover of The Washington Nurse, Fall 2009

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Fall 2009

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In this issue

Up Front

  • President’s Letter Page 4
  • Calendar of Events Page 6
  • You Were Represented Page 6
  • 2010 Dues Rates Chart Page 7
  • News Briefs Page 8
  • ANA News Page 9

Seasonal Flu

  • Prevalence Page 10
  • Vaccinations Page 11
  • WSNA’s Position Regarding Flu Vaccine Page 11
  • Masks for Seasonal Flu Page 12

H1N1

  • Introduction Page 13
  • Vaccination Recommendations Page 14
  • Status of Vaccine Page 15
  • Masks for H1N1 Page 15
  • Surveillance of Health Care Personnel Page 16
  • Nurses Who Are Pregnant Page 16
  • Protecting Yourself Page 17
  • Helping Your Community Page 18

Legislative Affairs

  • 2009 Voter’s Guide Page 20
  • Missed Breaks Survey Page 21
  • Journey to Washington, D.C. Page 22
  • A New Campaign for Health Care Reform Page 24

Labor Relations

  • Protecting Jail Nurses Page 26
  • Sidewalk Social at UWMC Page 26
  • Mandatory Vaccination Fight Page 27
  • 2009 E&GW Awards Page 28
  • Photos from 2009 Leadership Conference Page 30

Nursing Practice & Education

  • Liability Insurance Page 32
  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 34
  • Upcoming Workshop: Violence in the Workplace Page 36

Back of Book

  • District News Page 37
  • Membership Update Page 38
  • New Members Page 39

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