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Summer 2015

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In this issue

Up Front

  • Upcoming Events Page 2
  • You Were Represented Page 2
  • In Focus Page 3
  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 4

Legislative Affairs

  • 2015 Legislative Session Recap Page 7
  • Speaking Up for a Fair Budget Page 8

Nursing Practice

  • Advanced Practice News Page 9
  • Volunteer Opportunities Page 10
  • Recognition Page 11
  • Student News Page 11

Report from the 2015 Convention

  • The State of Nursing in Washington Page 14
  • General Assembly: Four Resolutions Passed Page 16
  • Photos Page 17
  • Making the Case: The Value of Nursing Page 18
  • Photo Booth Portraits Page 20

WSNA News

  • Spotlight on WSNA and PNHCC Biennial Awards Recipients Page 21
  • Election Results Page 26
  • New and Returning Staff at WSNA Page 27

Labor Relations

  • WSNA Well-represented at National Federation Assembly Page 29
  • Recently Settled Contracts Page 29
  • Leadership Conference Agenda & Registration Page 30

Member News

  • Nurses Week Photos from Around the State Page 34
  • 2016 Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations Page 36
  • WSNF Scholarship Recipients Page 37
  • In Memoriam Page 37
  • District News Page 39
  • New Members Page 40
  • Membership Update Page 41

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