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Winter 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: Recognition & Reimbursement Page 9

2013 Convention

  • Washington State Nurses Convention Page 12
  • Agenda Page 14
  • Registration Page 15
  • Make Your Plans Now Page 16
  • Candidates for WSNA Elections Page 17

Legislative Affairs

  • A Different Kind of Patient Care Page 20
  • 2013 Legislative Session Preview Page 25
  • 2012 Elections: How Nurses Made an Impact Page 26

Labor Relations

  • Labor Relations Report Card Page 28
  • Above & Beyond: Local Unit Awards Page 29

Nursing Practice

  • Prepare for Change: Ways You Can Limit Your Liability Page 33
  • Nurse Practitioner News: Liability Update Page 35

Continuing Education

  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 39
  • Independent Study Courses Page 40

Member News

  • How to Make a Difference: Washington State Nurses Foundation Page 41
  • The New Members List Page 42
  • In Memoriam Page 43
  • Membership Update Page 43
  • District News: IENA & KCNA Page 44

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