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Fall 2013

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In this issue

Up Front

  • You Were Represented Page 2
  • Upcoming Events Page 2
  • President’s Letter: In Focus Page 5

Nursing News

  • News Briefs: Nurses Practice Best Hand Hygiene, Filling Gaps in Remote School Districts, and More Page 7
  • ANA News Page 10

Cover Story

  • Washington State Health Benefit Exchange: Coming in From the Cold Page 12

Labor Relations

  • Photos: 2013 Leadership Conference Page 20
  • Local Unit Awards: Honoring the Exceptional Page 22
  • Photos: TEAM WSNA Local Unit Officers from Around the State Page 23

Nursing Practice

  • Health Care Reform: WSNA’s Upcoming Educational Series Page 25
  • Notes on Work in Progress: Long-Term Care Roundtable & Retired RN License Rules Page 26
  • Protect Yourself & Your Patients: Details on This Year’s Flu Vaccines Page 27

Continuing Education

  • Calendar Page 30
  • Independent Study Options Page 30
  • Registration Form: 2014 Nurse Legislative Day Page 31

Member News

  • District News: IENA & KCNA Page 32
  • Membership Update Page 33
  • The New Members List Page 34
  • 2014 Membership Dues Page 36
  • In Memoriam Page 38

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