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Winter 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

National

  • ANA Letter to President-elect Trump Reaches Millions Page 8

Legislative Affairs

  • Public Health Is Essential Page 11
  • Priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session Page 14
  • Regulatory Changes Impacting ARNP Practice Page 15
  • Affordable Care Act Has Brought Health Insurance to 750,000 in Washington Page 16

Labor Relations

  • Tacoma General RNs Win Ratios in Contract for First Time in Washington Page 18
  • Rest and Meal Break Lawsuit Settlement at St. Joe’s — Tacoma Page 19

Nursing Practice

  • Nursing Commission Updates Page 20
  • Washington State Association of Nurse Attorneys Earns National Recognition Page 22

2017 Washington State Nurses Convention

  • Make Your Plans Now Page 23
  • Featured Speakers Page 24
  • Agenda Page 24
  • Call for Poster Sessions Page 25
  • Slate of Candidates Page 26

Member News

  • District News Page 31
  • New Members List Page 33
  • Membership News Page 34
  • Continuing Education Calendar Page 35
  • March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards Page 36

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