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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

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

Seattle-King County Jail Health Staff Mandatory Overtime Settlement

WSNA recently won a significant settlement with Washington State Labor & Industries and King County over mandatory overtime violations.

June 11, 2018

2018 Seattle/King County Clinic volunteer opportunity

Volunteer and join more than 100 partner organizations to offer free dental, vision and medical care to underserved and vulnerable populations.

June 7, 2018

The power of one

Let’s talk about the power of one. I know that sounds counterintuitive coming from a union organizer because the whole concept of a union is based on the coming together of individuals for a common purpose. Uniting for a cause. Working together for the greater good. But, I’d like you to think for a minute and ask yourself what the…

June 1, 2018

Drink water - ANA's HNHN Hydration Challenge

Making hydration a priority is important. It can help with weight loss, provide an energy boost and even improve skin tone.

June 1, 2018

Test your HEALWA knowledge

Do you know what HEALWA is, and how to access this resource?

May 31, 2018

Curb your sweet tooth with Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation

We know overdoing it with sugar is bad for our health, yet we still eat more of it than we should.

May 17, 2018

Celebrate National Nurses Week with scholarships and discounts

The American Nurses Credentialing Center and Western Governors University are offering opportunities and resources to advance your career in honor of Nurses Week!

May 9, 2018

2018 legislator voting record

In 2018, most top-priority nursing issues had bipartisan support in Olympia.

May 4, 2018

Governor Inslee proclaims May 6-12 Nurses Week in Washington state

The Governor's proclamation makes it official: May 6-12, 2018 is Nurses Week in Washington state!

May 2, 2018

Attend ANA's free 2018 National Nurses Week webinar on May 9

Join us to celebrate nursing with ANA's free Annual National Nurses Week Live Webinar: Emerging Technology and Its Impact on Nursing Practice

May 1, 2018

State Supreme Court rules for nurses in rest and meal breaks case

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of RNs who filed a lawsuit against their employer for failing to ensure nurses' rest and meal breaks.

April 27, 2018

Join us in National Prescription Take-Back Day

In efforts to combat the opioid crisis in our country, the Drug Enforcement Agency is sponsoring National Prescription Take-Back Day Saturday, April 28.

April 20, 2018

WSNA-AFT nurses provide health screenings to students in St. Croix

WSNA members Julia Barcott and Renata Bowlden travelled to the island of St. Croix on April 7 as part of an AFT project.

April 12, 2018

Congrats to the University of Washington’s School of Nursing!

The U.S News & World Report has recognized the exceptional work and dedication at the UW School of Nursing and released their rankings for the 2019 Best Graduate Schools with UW at the top.

March 20, 2018

St. Anthony Hospital awarded Pathway to Excellence designation

The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded the Pathway to Excellence designation to St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor.

March 19, 2018

Our trip to support fellow PeaceHealth nurses in Ketchikan

On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, we flew to Ketchikan, Alaska to show support for our fellow PeaceHealth nurses who were negotiating their new union contract. They reached a tentative agreement at the end of the month.

March 12, 2018

Legislative Session Week 8

After the last week of floor action, many good pieces of legislation passed and are headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.

March 5, 2018

Legislative Session Week 7

This week, both the Senate and House released their budget proposals. Several WSNA priority bills moved out of the policy committee in the opposite chamber this week.

February 23, 2018

Legislative Session Week 6

Today is the 40th day of the 60-day session – and this week marked the house of origin cutoff, with all bills needing to be voted out of the chamber in which they originated by Feb. 14 to continue moving this session.

February 16, 2018

Year of Advocacy: how do you change lives at the #BedsideAndBeyond?

ANA has declared 2018 the Year of Advocacy, and throughout the year they'll be sharing stories of how nurses have used their influence to shape and bring about change, at the #BedsideAndBeyond.

February 15, 2018