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Summer 2017

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In this issue

Up Front

  • In Focus Page 3
  • Upcoming Events Page 4
  • You Were Represented Page 4
  • News Briefs Page 6

WSNA

  • It’s Not Goodbye Page 8
  • The State of Our Future Page 10
  • Convention Photos Page 12
  • A Fair and Just Culture Page 15
  • New CNEs Online Page 16
  • 2017 Resolutions Page 17
  • Election Results Page 21
  • Highlights of the NSWS Convention Page 22
  • WSNA and PNHCC Awards Page 23

Legislative Affairs

  • Big Wins in Olympia: 2017 Legislative Session Page 35
  • Washington Nurses Advocate to Protect Our Health Care Page 39
  • WSNA Statement Opposing the American Health Care Act Page 43

Labor Relations

  • Meet a ‘Do-it-all’ Nurse with a Special Passion for Social Justice Page 45
  • The Road to Victory at Virginia Mason Medical Center Page 47
  • From Bedside Nurse to Organizer to Assistant Director of Organizing Page 48
  • Union Leadership Conference Information and Registration Page 49

Member News

  • District News Page 53
  • Call for Nominations: 2018 Hall of Fame Page 55
  • In Memoriam Page 58
  • New Members List Page 59–62
  • Support for Tomorrow’s Careers Page 63
  • WSNA Welcomes New Staff Page 63
  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 64

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WSNA provides representation, education and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. WSNA has represented nurses in our state since 1908, leveraging our collective voice to successfully advocate with employers, state agencies and the state Legislature for better working conditions, safe staffing, fair compensation and patient safety. For more than 110 years, WSNA has championed issues that support nurses, advance professional standards and improve the health of individuals and families in Washington.

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