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WSNA statement on arrest of Utah nurse

The Washington State Nurses Association joins the American Nurses Association, the Utah Nurses Association and registered nurses across the country in expressing outrage over the treatment of a registered nurse in Utah who was handcuffed and arrested by a police officer for following her hospital’s policy and the law.

September 1, 2017

Nurses helping nurses affected by Hurricane Harvey

Our thoughts are with the people affected by Hurricane Harvey. We especially recognize the dedication and efforts of the registered nurses providing care in the disaster zone under catastrophic circumstances.

August 31, 2017

Volunteering to help with Hurricane Harvey disaster relief

Nurses who wish to volunteer in Texas for Hurricane Harvey relief can register through the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Texas Disaster Volunteer Registry. The registry has set up a “2017 Hurricane Harvey” option under the “organization” category. The American Red Cross is seeking health and mental health professionals…

August 28, 2017

Have you joined the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Grand Challenge?

The HNHN Grand Challenge is an American Nurses Association initiative to connect and engage nurses, employers and organizations around improving health in five areas: physical activity, nutrition, rest, quality of life and safety. You can join now and jump in with the Do It In 10 Days! Hydration Challenge!, which aims to help you…

August 18, 2017

Preventing Opioid Abuse: The Role of the Nurse

Opioids have become a leading cause of unintentional injury death in Washington, even more than motor vehicle accidents or firearm fatalities, according to 2016 state data. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that overdose deaths related to prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999. Nurses…

August 17, 2017

In memoriam: ​Betty M. Anderson, RN, BSN, M.Ed.

Betty M. Anderson, one of the founders of the Washington State University College of Nursing and one of the first inductees into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame, died August 13, 2017 at the age of 99.

August 16, 2017

WSU College of Nursing named a national Center of Excellence

​The WSU College of Nursing has been named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing, an honor given to only 15 schools and health care facilities nationwide in 2017.

August 16, 2017

Volunteer opportunities for nurses in August

Special Olympics Washington is looking for Health Promotion volunteers August 19 and 20, and Camp Kesem University of Washington is looking for camp nurses for the week of August 20-25.

August 8, 2017

Nurse leaders launch initiative to solve state nursing education challenges

A group of Washington State nursing leaders has banded together to form a statewide initiative called Action Now! to tackle address challenges and transform the state’s nursing education system.

August 4, 2017

Opioids workshops announced

The State of Washington has recently addressed the ongoing problem with prescription opioids through two recent actions: the signing of Executive Order 16-09 and the passing of Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1427 and its subsequent signing into law. Included in these actions are a series of seven workshops held around the…

August 4, 2017

WSU: Federal grant supports nurse practitioner training, rural primary-care

A new federal grant received by the WSU College of Nursing will help train nurse practitioners and address a critical shortage of primary-care providers in Eastern Washington rural areas.

August 3, 2017

How healthy and safe is your workplace?

Have you ever experienced a violent incident or assault at work? Is needed personal protective equipment (PPE) readily accessible? Is lift equipment for safe patient handling available on each acute care unit? WSNA’s Health and Safety Survey is a critical first step in making your workplace safer and healthier.

August 3, 2017

ANA joins National Academy of Medicine call to explore and address burnout

The American Nurses Association, represented by President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is among 20 professional and educational organizations committed to the National Academy of Medicine’s initiative to address burnout.

August 3, 2017

Volunteer for the 2017 Seattle/King County Clinic

The 2017 Seattle/King County Clinic is only 12 weeks away, and they are still looking for nurse and general support volunteers. The clinic will be held Oct. 26 – 29 in KeyArena at Seattle Center.

August 2, 2017

​“Skinny Repeal” Vote Fails

As expected, Senate Republican leadership brought its “skinny repeal” bill up for a vote last night.

July 28, 2017

Senate to Vote on “Skinny Repeal” this Week

After voting down a number of “repeal and replace” bills Tuesday and Wednesday, Senate Republicans are now planning to vote either late today or early tomorrow on a new “skinny repeal” bill.

July 27, 2017

Senate Votes to Open Debate on ACA Repeal

Last night, the U.S. Senate voted to open debate “repeal and replace” legislation – trying again after Senate Republicans failed to pass their Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) last week.

July 26, 2017

ACA Repeal and Replace Vote Expected Tomorrow

In the continuing saga of the Senate “repeal and replace” efforts, Senate Republican leadership is expected to move toward a vote tomorrow.

July 24, 2017

ACA Repeal Effort Stopped

When the Senate Republicans failed to garner the votes to pass the Better Care Reconciliation Act, both leadership and the White House suggested that Congress might simply vote to repeal the ACA.

July 19, 2017

BCRA Appears Mostly Dead

Senate Republicans had hoped to vote on their repeal and replace bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, today or tomorrow – but as of late yesterday, two additional Republican Senators pulled their support for the bill.

July 18, 2017

2017 WSNA-PAC primary endorsements

The WSNA-PAC board has endorsed candidates for the 2017 Washington State Primary.

July 12, 2017

American Health Care Act & Better Care Reconciliation Act

​President Trump and congressional Republicans promised that their repeal and replace plan would provide better care, cover more people, and cost less.

July 10, 2017

Washington nurses to become Academy Fellows

Three Washington nurses have been selected for induction as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing.

July 6, 2017

Opioid OD mortality could reach 250 a day if trends continue, analysis finds

Close to 100 Americans are killed by opioids each day, a figure that could rise to 250 - or more than 650,000 over the next decade - if potent synthetic compounds such as fentanyl and carfentanil continue to proliferate while waiting time for treatment lengthens in the hardest-hit areas. Experts predict mortality will not stabilize…

June 29, 2017