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Summer 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
  • District News from KCNA and IENA Page 8
  • News Briefs Page 11
  • ANA News Page 12

WSNA News

  • A Report from the 2011 Convention Page 14
  • Resolutions Passed Page 14
  • Election Results Page 20

Legislative Affairs

  • What Happened During the 2011 Legislative Session Page 21

Labor Relations

  • What Would Florence Do? Page 24
  • Skagit Valley RNs Fight Back Page 27
  • Rest Breaks Settlement with Evergreen Hospital Page 28
  • Report Card on Recent Labor Gains Page 29
  • Leadership Conference Agenda & Registration Page 30
  • NFN Labor Academy & Assembly Page 34

Nursing Practice

  • Nursing Practice News Briefs Page 39
  • Continuing Competency Page 41

Member News

  • The New Members List Page 42
  • Honors & Recognitions Page 42
  • Membership News Page 44
  • In Memoriam Page 46

Continuing Education

  • Online CNE Update Page 48
  • Calendar Page 50

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