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Spring 2013

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In this issue

Up Front

  • You Were Represented Page 3
  • Upcoming Events Page 3
  • President’s Letter: In Focus Page 4

Nursing News

  • News Briefs Page 6
  • ANA News Page 8

Legislative Affairs

  • Photos: Nurse Lobby Day, Spokane Legislative Workshop, & Legislative Boot Camp Page 62

Labor Relations

  • AFT Affiliation: Bringing Us Back into the AFL-CIO Page 64
  • Photos: Recent Events Page 66

Special Issue: 2013 Convention and WSNA Business

  • Washington State Nurses Convention Page 10
  • Agenda Page 14
  • Registration Page 15
  • Slate of Candidates Page 16
  • Candidate Profiles Page 17
  • Proposed Bylaws Amendments Page 29
  • Proposed Resolutions Page 34
  • Biennial Reports Page 39

Nursing Practice

  • ‘Retired Active’ Nursing Credential Page 71
  • Nurse Delegation: Rule to Allow CNAs to Pass Medication Page 72

Continuing Education

  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 74
  • Practical De-Escalation Techniques Page 74
  • Independent Study Courses Page 75
  • Earning a BSN or MSN Online Page 77
  • Continuing Competency FAQs Page 77

Member News

  • The New Members List Page 78
  • In Memoriam Page 79
  • Membership Update Page 79
  • District News: IENA & KCNA Page 80

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