November 15, 2024
Every presidential election, members of the American Nurses Association take part in the process to support the candidate who will champion the issues that matter most to the nursing community.
February 24, 2016
In most cases, professional standards of care and personal morals prevent inappropriate relationships from developing. But sometimes the nurse–patient relationship develops into a personal relationship that can lead to inappropriate behavior.
Washington State Labor & Industries is currently accepting applications for grants of up to $200,000 for projects to improve workplace safety.
February 18, 2016
CDC will host a chat about Zika virus on Twitter this Friday, Feb. 12, 2015.
February 11, 2016
WSNA has been working over the past year with the Health Care Authority, legislative leaders and state policy makers to link the effective implementation of nurse staffing committees with hospital safety net funding. Key to that effort is MaryAnne Lindeblad, head of Medicaid for the state and a nurse.
School nursing is a complex and challenging specialty practice area that is sometimes poorly understood.
February 9, 2016
The World Health Organization (WHO) is implementing a new Zika virus data sharing and reporting protocol in order to facilitate the exchange of crucial, evidence-based information during this unfolding health emergency.
With the American Nurses Association designating 2016 as the “Culture of Safety” year, we at WSNA want to rerun our patient safety survey to find out whether things have changed since 2011.
February 8, 2016
ARNPs United of Washington State represents nurse practitioners, certified nurse anesthetists and certified nurse midwives.
The Institute of Medicine will convene a Feb. 16 workshop to identify research priorities to inform public health and medical practice for domestic Zika virus. The workshop will be webcast at www.nationalacademies.org.
February 5, 2016
CDC urges rapid antiviral treatment of very ill and high risk suspected cases.
February 3, 2016
There are many continuing education (CE) programs available to nurses, and it can be hard to choose programs in which to participate. With new continuing competency rules in effect, it is important to find quality CE programs that fit your needs.
February 2, 2016
More than 700 nurses and students gathered in Olympia for WSNA's annual Nurse Legislative Day.
February 1, 2016
Nursing’s role in solving the state’s mental health crisis will be the top issue at the Washington State Nurses Association’s Nurse Legislative Day on Monday, Feb. 1. With 700 attendees, WSNA hosts the largest lobby day in Olympia. In his keynote address, Governor Inslee is expected to discuss nursing’s role in helping solve the…
Here's the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the Zika virus.
January 28, 2016
Government agencies will respond to community disasters, but citizens may be on their own for hours, or even days, after disaster strikes. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family.
January 21, 2016
Are you prepared for an emergency? Want to know how you can help a disaster?
At the 2016 WSNA Legislative Reception, nurse leaders met with Washington state legislators to tell their stories and talk about nursing's top issues and legislative priorities for this year's Legislative Session.
January 15, 2016
Be informed, and make a difference.
January 1, 2016
Why WSNA switched to a non-alcohol based, fragrance-free hand sanitizer.
December 28, 2015
How liability, malpractice and licensure rules are affected during a crisis or disaster.
December 23, 2015
What you need to know about the Washington State Legislature.
December 21, 2015
The Nursing Commission has published an advisory opinion and FAQ on prescribing, dispensing, distributing and delivering opioid overdose medications.
December 17, 2015
Are you the parent of school-aged children looking for a family friendly nursing career? Or maybe you are looking to continue your nursing career in a role that takes advantage of your many years of experience but is not as physically demanding as nursing in a hospital. Have we got a job for you!
December 15, 2015
