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Winter 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
  • News Briefs Page 6

Legislative Affairs

  • WSNA’s Priorities for the 2016 Legislative Session Page 9
  • When Nurses Speak, We All Win! Page 10
  • ARNPs United of Washington State Page 12
  • School Nursing: It’s Not Just About Band-Aids! Page 12

Nursing Practice

  • Is School Nursing for You? Page 13
  • Don’t Cross the Line: Respecting Professional Boundaries Page 14

Labor Relations

  • U.S. Supreme Court Considering Major Erosion of Workers’ Rights Page 17
  • Kadlec Nurses Show Unity in Tough Negotiations Page 18
  • St. Joseph — Bellingham Kicks Off Negotiations with Powerful Show of Support Page 20
  • UWMC Reaches Contract Agreement After Months of Negotiations Page 21
  • National Federation of Nurses Page 22
  • Photos: Leadership Conference Page 23
  • Leadership Award Winners Page 24
  • WSNA Wins Groundbreaking Arbitration Enforcing Rest Breaks for Nurses Page 26

Member News

  • King County Nurses Association Events Page 26
  • IENA: Taking Care of Ourselves to Improve the Care We Give Page 27
  • Pierce County Nurses Association News and Events Page 27
  • In Memoriam Page 28
  • March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards Page 29
  • Membership Update Page 30
  • New Members List Page 30
  • Hall of Fame Inductees Announced Page 33

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