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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

TG NURSES: You have union rights and protections.

A Tacoma General physician filed an unfair labor practice charge against MultiCare and WON! That's why you're seeing these official Notices around the hospital promising not to interfere with YOUR RIGHTS under the National Labor Relations Act.

September 21, 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

WSNA seeks Executive Director

The Washington State Nurses Association is seeking an Executive Director.

August 18, 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

EvergreenHealth Nurse Jeruschia Horton Earns May 2016 LifeSaver Award from LifeCenter Northwest

Jeruschia Horton, a charge nurse in the critical care unit at EvergreenHealth, was given the LifeSaver Award for the month of May by LifeCenter Northwest.

August 1, 2016

Four Washington nurse leaders among the American Academy of Nursing 2016 class of new fellows

The American Academy of Nursing will honor 164 highly distinguished nurse leaders as its 2016 class of Academy fellows at their annual policy conference October 20-22, including four Washington State Nurses Association members.

August 1, 2016

Candidate Profiles, 2016 Elections

WSNA-PAC (Political Action Committee) is committed to its mission as a nonpartisan organization representing the interests of registered nurses concerned with promoting quality patient care through the political process. In the Summer 2016 issue of The Washington Nurse, we profiled a number of candidates endorsed by the WSNA-PAC.

July 29, 2016

Candidate Profile: Lynette Vehrs, MN, RN, Running for 6th District House

As the current Chair of WSNA’s Legislative & Health Policy Council, Lynette Vehrs well understands the tremendous impact state legislation and policies have on nursing and health care. As a past member of several bargaining teams, she knows the importance of collective bargaining to win working conditions that allow nurses to…

July 29, 2016

Candidate Profile: Robin Fleming, PhD, RN, NCSN, Running for Superintendent of Public Instruction

In her 17 years working in school nursing and public education leadership, Robin Fleming has worked to advance the support services she views as essential to supporting learning and eliminating achievement gaps.

July 29, 2016

Candidate Profile: Teresa Purcell, Running for 19th District House Position 1

Nine years ago, Purcell returned to Longview, buying the home she was raised in from her parents. Her time navigating the health care system to help her aging parents deal with heart issues, memory loss and other effects of aging, gave her a deep respect for the role nurses play. She views the role of nurses in the healthcare system…

July 29, 2016

Candidate Profile: Tim Probst, Running for 17th District Senate

Tim Probst served as a State Representative for the 17th District from 2009 to 2013. He gave up his House seat in 2012 to run for the Senate against Don Benton. Outspent by $200,000 and running against an 18-year incumbent Senator, Probst lost by only 78 votes after multiple recounts.

July 29, 2016

Candidate Profile: Mike Pellicciotti, Running for 30th District House Position 2

Mike Pellicciotti has spent the last three years combatting healthcare provider fraud and elder abuse/neglect as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington. For eight years before that, he served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for King County.

July 29, 2016

Candidate Profile: Mark Mullet, Running for re-election in 5th District Senate

Sen. Mark Mullet is running for re-election based on a record that includes support for Labor and health care transparency, among other issues.

July 29, 2016

WSNA to L&I: Intermittent breaks are not appropriate for nursing

WSNA has been actively lobbying L&I to update its guidance to reflect current legal decisions and clarify that intermittent rest breaks are not appropriate for nurses.

July 26, 2016

Why WSNA is opposed to the proposed NCSBN Enhanced Nurse License Compacts

After careful review, WSNA and ANA continue to have numerous concerns and remain strongly opposed at this time to adoption of the proposed enhanced Nursing Licensure Compacts in their current form.

July 25, 2016

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends full-time nurse in every school

In the June 2016 issue of “Pediatrics,” the American Academy of Pediatrics published a policy statement calling for a minimum of one full-time registered nurse in every school.

July 19, 2016