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Fall 2011

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In this issue

Up Front

  • You Were Represented Page 5
  • Calendar Page 5
  • In Focus: President’s Letter Page 6

WSNA News

  • Board Approves New Membership Project Page 8
  • 2012 Dues Update Page 8
  • Issues & Priorities for 2011–2013 Page 10
  • Call for Nominations: 2012 Hall of Fame Page 11
  • ANA Delegates Announced Page 12
  • Influenza Update Page 14

Labor News

  • E&GW Leadership Conference Recap & Photos Page 16
  • New Contract & Rest Break Settlement at Holy Family Page 21
  • Contract Ratified at Skagit Valley Hospital Page 21

Labor Relations

  • Special Legislative Session Page 22
  • Introducing New Legislative Staff Page 22
  • 2012 Nurse Legislative Day Registration Page 23

Nursing Practice

  • Seeking a Culture of Safety Page 24
  • Creating Cultures of Safety Page 27
  • WSNA Hiring Practice & Education Staff Page 29

News Briefs

  • Nursing News Page 30
  • ANA News Page 31
  • NFN News Page 33

Member News

  • District News from KCNA & IENA Page 34
  • New Education Benefit for Members Page 35
  • EFT Payment Changes Page 36
  • The New Members List Page 36
  • In Memoriam: Katie Keiper Page 38

Education

  • WSNF Scholarships Page 38
  • CEARP News Page 40
  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 41

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