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Nursing Commission Update: Buprenorphine Waiver for ARNPs

The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (Public Law 114-198) extending the privilege of prescribing buprenorphine in office-based settings to qualifying nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) until Oct. 1, 2021. CARA requires that NPs complete 24 hours of training to be eligible for a prescribing…

February 6, 2017

Regulatory changes impacting ARNP practice

Parity reimbursement and the Comprehensive Addictions and Recovery Act.

February 3, 2017

WSNA in Olympia – Legislative Session Week 4

In this week's update: WSNA Statement Regarding Executive Immigration Ban, Paid Family Leave Hearing, School Nurse Supervision Hearing, Staffing & Rest Breaks Bills – Hearings Next Week, Nurse Legislative Day and Upcoming Events

February 3, 2017

WSNA Statement Opposing Executive Order on Immigration

President Trump’s executive order to ban travel and immigration to the United States from seven Muslim-majority countries, including refugees fleeing violence, is antithetical to the purpose of the Washington State Nurses Association and threatens nursing’s ability to meet the health care needs of our patients.

February 3, 2017

WSNA in Olympia: Legislative Session Week 3

In this week’s update: Staffing & Rest Breaks/Mandatory Overtime Bills Introduced, Secure Medicine Return Hearing, WSNA Member Debt Survey – Thank You!, Student Loan Bills, Nurse Legislative Day and Upcoming Events.

January 27, 2017

WSNA in Olympia: Legislative Session Week 2

In this week’s update: Balanced Billing Hearing, WSNA Member Debt Survey, Legislator Newsletters: How to Sign-up, and Upcoming Events.

January 20, 2017

Womxn’s March seeking medical professionals to be “on call” during march

Organizers of the Womxn’s March in Seattle sent a call for volunteers, which we are sharing with our members for your information.

January 20, 2017

Women’s March Washington State Jan. 21

WSNA is supporting the Women’s Marches being held throughout our state on January 21. Information about marches in Seattle, Bellingham, Olympia, Spokane, Whidbey Island, Yakima, Chelan and Friday Harbor can be found at www.womensmarchwastate.org.

January 18, 2017

Rally Jan. 15 to Save Healthcare. Protect Our Patients!

Today, nearly 800,000 people in Washington rely on the Affordable Care Act to get health coverage – and health care. Talk in Congress of repealing the ACA without a viable replacement threatens hundreds of thousands of our family members, friends, neighbors and patients.That’s why WSNA is standing with our national affiliate…

January 13, 2017

Important message from WA Dept. of Health on Flu Epidemic

The influenza season is in full swing in Washington! Currently, it appears we are near the peak of a moderately severe season. Several hospitals, particularly those located in the I-5 corridor, are reporting limited to no bed availability along with the need to board patients in emergency departments and other locations. Several…

January 11, 2017

DOH recommendations for mumps outbreak in Washington

Mumps has spread and health officials urge immunization. The Washington State Department of Health reminds people across the state to take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps. It’s especially important for you as a health care professional to take precautions.

January 6, 2017

New opioid overdose training video

The Center for Opioid Safety Education has just released a new opioid overdose training video specifically for WA State.

January 3, 2017

How to find a Ballot Drop Box near you

You can find your voting information, including a list of drop box locations, by signing into the Secretary of State’s MyVote page. Some counties refer you directly to the MyVote page to find local ballot drop box locations. Many counties also have ballot drop box locations listed on the county elections page. Drop boxes close at…

November 1, 2016

Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics profiles of RNs and ARNPs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has profiles of different occupations that include Top 5 lists for states with the most workers in those occupations and states that have the highest mean wages for the occupations. We took a look at the BLS profiles for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and discovered that Washington didn't…

October 24, 2016

ELECTION NEWS: Ballot mailing, voter registration

Ballots will be mailed this Friday. Keep an eye out, and if you haven't registered to vote, get yourself to your county elections department by Oct. 31!

October 17, 2016

ANA's new "Nurses by the Numbers"

ANA's Nurses by the Numbers is the first of an annual series of curated Federal data on registered nurses. Access to the document is free and includes a selection of up-to-date information about the RN/APRN employment environment.

October 17, 2016

ANA: U.S. Surgeon General Needs Nurses' Help on Opioid Epidemic

The American Nurses Association shares information and links to free webinars, online CEs and the Health Care Professional's Pledge to address the opioid epidemic.

September 15, 2016

More ways to help Louisiana flood victims

The Louisiana Nurses Association and AFT both have opened relief funds to help those affected by the flooding in Louisiana.

August 30, 2016

Nurses needed to help victims of Louisiana flooding

The American Red Cross Disaster Health Services needs nurses and other health professionals as it helps victims of the flooding in Louisiana. The Red Cross needs to hear as soon as possible from those who can help.

August 19, 2016

Seattle/King County Free Clinic needs more nurse volunteers

This year, the event goal is to provide free dental, vision and medical care to 4,000 people in need from our community year — more nurses are needed!

August 9, 2016

NIH launches Zika vaccine trial

The NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has introduced an early-stage clinical trial of an experimental Zika virus vaccine that will involve 80 healthy volunteers, ages 18 to 35, at three US locations.

August 9, 2016

Nurses’ Health Study Participants Needed

One of the longest running studies of health is expanding, and needs your help! The Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Women's Hospital are excited to announce that the Nurses' Health Study, for the first time, is now accepting both male and female participants!

August 8, 2016

CDC: Zika infections surge in Puerto Rico

The actual number of cases of Zika virus infection in Puerto Rico is likely significantly higher than the 5,500 cases that have been confirmed in people, including 672 pregnant women. Up to 10,000 pregnancies in Puerto Rico could be affected by the virus and one-fourth of the island's population could be exposed to the virus this…

August 3, 2016

UPDATE Closure of Seattle Pain Centers | Treating patients and reminder on pain management rules

The Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Medical Commission, and Washington State Health Care Authority released the following guidance and urged practitioners to accept and treat patients associated with Seattle Pain Center.

August 3, 2016