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Behavioral health disorders and suicide in Washington state

Nearly 45 million people in the U.S. (4.2 percent of the population) suffer from mental illness and at least 10 million of these people suffer from serious mental illness.

September 12, 2018

ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano named as "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare"

Her efforts in health care quality and advancing nursing’s influence on health care policy has not only earned her the recognition of being named Most Influential, but as the “Top 25 Women in Healthcare” in 2015 as well.

August 24, 2018

How telehealth is changing nursing

Look at the emergence and evolution of telehealth and the many ways technology is being used to bring specialty care to underserved patients outside of major medical centers.

August 1, 2018

Honoring Florence Nightingale through music this September

Musical performances on Florence Nightingale's life will be coming to West Seattle this September on Sunday, 23rd and 30th.

July 31, 2018

Frequently asked questions about telehealth

As the reach of telemedicine services expands, questions arise regarding the permitted scope of practice, licensure requirements and HIPAA compliance.

July 31, 2018

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says “NO” to break buddies at MultiCare

After years of battling in the courts over MultiCare’s unsafe use of “break buddies” to cover for nurse rest breaks, the Washington State Nurses Association, together with our members at Tacoma General Hospital, won a big victory on July 23.

July 27, 2018

WSNA nurses run for State Senate

This year, we are proud to support two WSNA members running for office in the 34th legislative district, which covers West Seattle, Vashon Island and Burien.

July 27, 2018

How do we decide? Decoding WSNA-PAC’s Endorsement Process

WSNA-PAC supports candidates and incumbents who are strong on nursing and patient safety issues, regardless of political party affiliation.

July 27, 2018

2018 WSNA-PAC primary endorsements

The WSNA-PAC has endorsed candidates running for election to the Washington State Legislature. The 2018 Washington state primary election is August 7.

July 27, 2018

Telemedicine: Risk management issues, strategies and resources

While telemedicine/telehealth (TMH) can foster efficiency and convenience, its reliance on continuous, real-time transmission of data over computer networks also creates risk.

July 26, 2018

Project ECHO connects community providers with heart failure experts

Project ECHO's goal is to elevate heart failure care in rural and medically underserved regions by providing accessible education on evidence-based practices.

July 24, 2018

Telestroke means better outcomes for Skagit Valley patients

Skagit Valley Hospital has been part of a telehealth stroke program since 2012, making it one of the first partnerships for telemedicine outside of the Swedish system.

July 19, 2018

Nurse champions compassionate culture with 'The Pause'

Pausing for a moment of reflection after a patient’s death reconnects caregivers to the mission of healthcare.

July 18, 2018

2018 Washington Free and Charitable Care Conference

The Washington Healthcare Access Alliance is hosting their 13th annual Washington Free and Charitable Care Conference​ this fall from Sept. 12-14 in Spokane, Washington.

July 18, 2018

Expanding access to mental health care through telemental health

Nurses take on many different functions in telemental health/integrated care and are important in providing and increasing access to mental health care.

July 17, 2018

Telehealth camera eliminates distance between patient and physician

Patient population is yet to be enough to necessitate a neurologist/psychiatrist 24/7 - with Telehealth, we have those specialists a button click away.

July 13, 2018

WSNA v. MultiCare: Our advocacy for safe breaks continues

WSNA’s ongoing challenge to secure rest breaks for the nurses at Tacoma General came before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of WSNA v. MultiCare.

July 12, 2018

Telehealth gives busy ED a partner in acute stroke care

With a Telestroke neurologist consulting via audio-video conferencing technology, the Emergency Department has a partner in the care of acute stroke patients.

July 10, 2018

Bringing subspecialists to rural patients via telehealth

Easy access to sub-specialized health care is not always available to rural communities with unable to employ sub-specialists and offer all the specialties.

July 3, 2018

Nurse “telepresenters” provide efficient care with a human touch

With insurance challenges, soaring health care costs and belt tightening, health care is finding ways to save while providing the same high-level of care.

June 29, 2018

WSNA condemns U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME

We strongly condemn the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn 40 years’ worth of precedent in the Janus v. AFSCME case by making fair share fees for public sector employees unconstitutional.

June 27, 2018

Nurses advancing telehealth services in the era of healthcare reform

Progressive development, sophistication of technology and demand for novel approaches positions nurses to address health disparities with telehealth technology.

June 27, 2018

Patient’s “do not resuscitate” tattoo sparks debate

70-year-old patient in an unconscious state with the inability to communicate had “DO NOT RESUSCITATE” with what appeared to be the patient’s signature tattoo.

June 25, 2018

WSU alum advocates for nursing, patient care across Washington

Halvorsen got involved in advocating for nursing policy as a student at WSU Tri-Cities, becoming a WSU College of Nursing Outstanding Undergraduate Student.

June 22, 2018