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Spring 2016

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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

  • Getting Involved Page 7
  • 2016 Legislative Session Recap Page 8
  • Photos: Legislative Events Page 9
  • An Interview with Patty Hayes Page 11

Nursing Practice

  • When All Hell Breaks Loose, Do You Know Where Your Stethoscope and BP Cuff Are? Page 13
  • Suicide Prevention Page 14
  • 2015 Survey of Advanced Practice Nursing in Washington State Page 15
  • Culture of Safety Page 16

Labor Relations

  • MultiCare Fighting Groundbreaking Rest Break Arbitration Page 23
  • U.S. Supreme Court Defends Workers’ Rights Page 24
  • Recently Settled Contracts Page 25

Member News

  • King County Nurses Association Events Page 26
  • Inland Empire Nurses Association: Imperatives for Healthy Balance Page 26
  • Pierce County Nurses Association News and Events Page 27
  • In Memoriam Page 28
  • Membership Update Page 29
  • New Members List Page 29

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