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Summer 2014

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In this issue

Up Front

  • Upcoming Events Page 2
  • You Were Represented Page 2
  • Letter from the President: In Focus Page 3
  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 4

Nursing News

  • News Briefs Page 6
  • ANA News Page 7

Legislative Affairs

  • Finding My Voice Page 9
  • Registered Nurse, Registered Voter: 2014 Elections Page 11
  • WSNA-PAC Endorsements Page 11
  • Featured Candidates Page 12

Nursing Practice

  • Dangerous Cuts Looming for Public Health: Crisis in King County Page 15
  • Introducing Heather Stephen-Selby Page 17
  • New Western Washington Chapter of National Association of Hispanic Nurses Page 19
  • Staffing & Patient Safety Summit Page 20

Labor Relations

  • Whatcom Hospice RNs Join Bargaining Unit at St. Joseph’s Bellingham Page 21
  • AFT Convention Page 22
  • A Resounding Victory for Nurses and Unity at PeaceHealth Southwest Page 23
  • Joining with Labor Community to Promote Safe Staffing & Patient Safety at the WSLC Convention Page 24
  • Leadership Conference Agenda & Registration Page 26

Member News

  • District News Page 29
  • The New Members List Page 30
  • Membership Update: What to Do When You Work in More Than One WSNA Local Unit Page 31
  • In Memoriam Page 32

Washington State Nurses Convention & 2015–2017 Biennium

  • Call for Nominations for Elections Page 35
  • Call for Nominations for Awards Page 36
  • Call for Proposed Bylaws Amendments Page 37
  • Call for Proposed Resolutions Page 37

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