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Winter 2012

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In this issue

Up Front

  • You Were Represented Page 5
  • Calendar Page 5
  • In Focus Page 6

News

  • News Briefs Page 8
  • ANA News Page 9
  • District News: KCNA & IENA Page 12

Nursing Practice

  • The Future of Nursing Page 14
  • Are You Protected from Liability? Page 15

Labor News

  • St. Joseph in Bellingham: Fight for Respect and a Voice Page 20
  • How-to: Protect Yourself by Documenting Unsafe Conditions Page 21
  • Recently Settled Contracts Page 21

Legislative Affairs

  • Campaign for Patient Safety Page 22
  • State Budget Crisis Continues Page 27
  • Budget Priorities for 2012 Legislative Session Page 30
  • Issue Brief: Hazardous Drugs in the Workplace Page 31
  • Legislative & Health Policy Platform for 2012 Page 32

Member News

  • The New Members List Page 33
  • In Memoriam: Hilda Boerhave Roberts Page 35
  • March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards Page 36

Education

  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 38
  • News & Upcoming WSNA Education Events Page 41

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