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Fall 2010

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In this issue

Up Front

  • You Were Represented Page 5
  • Calendar Page 5
  • In Focus: President’s Letter Page 6
  • Member Voices Page 8
  • News Briefs Page 9
  • ANA News Page 12
  • District News Page 14
  • In Memoriam Page 16
  • NFN News Page 17

Labor Relations

  • Special NFN Election & Consent to Serve Form Page 18
  • Safe Patient Handling: L&I Issues Fine & Citation to Good Samaritan Hospital Page 18
  • Rest Breaks: WSNA Successfully Fights for Uninterrupted Breaks Page 20
  • Photos from the 2010 Leadership Conference Page 22

Nursing Practice

  • Continuing Competency: New Rules Take Effect in 2011 Page 24
  • Influenza Season Page 26
  • Licensure Fees Page 28
  • Gulf Oil Spill Aftermath Page 29
  • Commission or Association? Page 30
  • Nursing’s Future: Read the IOM Report Page 32
  • Health Care Reform Page 34
  • Advanced Practice: What is the Impact of Health Care Reform? Page 34

Legislative Affairs

  • 2010 Voter’s Guide Page 36

Member News

  • 2011 Dues Rates Page 40
  • The New Members List Page 42
  • Membership Update Page 43

Continuing Education

  • News Page 44
  • Calendar Page 45
  • Choosing a Course Page 47

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