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Summer 2009

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In this issue

Up Front

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

Legislative Affairs

  • 2009 Legislative Session Wrap-Up Page 10
  • Health Care Reform Page 12

Features

  • Report from 2009 Convention Page 16
  • Resolutions & Motions Page 18
  • WSNA & PNHCC Awards Page 20
  • Election Results Page 21
  • Student News Page 23

Labor Relations

  • Advocacy in Action Page 24
  • 2009 Leadership Conference Agenda & Registration Page 27

Nursing Practice

  • Changes to Universal Childhood Vaccine Purchase Program Page 32
  • WSNA’s Swine Flu Media Campaign Page 32
  • Profile: Myrtle Ford, RN Page 33

Health & Safety

  • New Alliances Page 35
  • Washington Hospitals Recognized Page 36

Back of Book

  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 36
  • Restoring & Retaining Nurses in Recovery Page 39
  • Membership Update Page 40
  • District News Page 42
  • In Memoriam Page 44
  • 2007–2009 Nightingale Tribute Page 44
  • New Members Page 46

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