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New requirements for authorizing medical marijuana

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses may provide a qualifying patient or that patient’s designated provider with an authorization for the medical use of marijuana

November 14, 2017

Preventing opioid abuse: the role of the nurse

Opioids have become a leading cause of unintentional death in Washington. Nurses can play an important role in reducing these deaths.

November 14, 2017

International Survivor Day and the need for psychiatric nurses

​International Survivor Day, November 18, brings together people affected by suicide loss. It also serves as a reminder that more psychiatric nurses are needed.

November 13, 2017

St. Clare emergency department responds to the opioid crisis

Many of us have experienced firsthand with opioid use disorder. It is often misunderstood as a social or moral issue, instead of as a chronic illness.

November 10, 2017

WSNA-PAC Election Report: 100% nurse-endorsed

Great news: 100% of the WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates won their elections this year.

November 9, 2017

Health Care Authority limits quantity of opioids

​In the spirit of preventing misuse and addiction to opioids and taking control of the opioid crisis, Washington state's Medicaid health plan, Apple Health, has set limits in the quantity of opioids that may be prescribed.

November 8, 2017

November focus: your mental health and wellness

You are critical to the nation’s health care system, but research has shown the health of a registered nurse is worse than that of the average American.

November 7, 2017

Child health advocates celebrate 10-year anniversary of Apple Health for Kids

WSNA member Edna Cortez, RN, spoke at today's celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Apple Health for Kids

November 3, 2017

Operation Agua

AFT launched this operation to provide purifiers to the people in Puerto Rico whose island has been devastated by Hurricane Maria and left without safe water.

November 1, 2017

Presidential executive actions undermine ACA

The Trump administration took two actions on Thursday, Oct. 12, designed to weaken the Affordable Care Act.

October 13, 2017

Welcome WSNA’s new Director of Nursing Practice & Health Policy

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joelle Fathi, DNP, RN, ARNP, to the position of Director of Nursing Practice and Health Policy for WSNA.

October 9, 2017

Court tees up right-wing assault on unions

The U.S. Supreme Court announced last month that it will reconsider whether public sector unions can require workers who receive the benefits of a collective bargaining agreement to pay a fee for services. If the court rules as expected, paying union fees will soon become optional for all state, city, county and municipal employees.…

October 9, 2017

Washington state screenings of "Defining Hope" on Nov. 1

WSNA is pleased to announce screenings of the new documentary, "Defining Hope," on Nov. 1. Defining Hope follows eight patients with life-threatening illness and the nurses who guide them. The film is being released in select theaters nationwide for special screenings on Nov. 1 in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

October 2, 2017

How do we decide? Decoding WSNA-PAC’s endorsement process

Each election cycle, the Washington State Nurses Association Political Action Committee (WSNA-PAC) receives dozens of requests for endorsement. Why? Because candidates value the support of nurses, and WSNA-PAC’s endorsement sends a strong message to voters.

September 27, 2017

2017 WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates

The WSNA-PAC Board has endorsed a number of candidates running in special elections for the Washington State Legislature.

September 27, 2017

Update: Senate will not vote on Repeal & Replace

Senator Mitch McConnell just announced that the Senate will not vote on the Graham-Cassidy bill, the latest attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

September 26, 2017

RED ALERT! Call Congress now to protect health care!

The Senate is taking another shot at repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Graham-Cassidy bill is even worse than its predecessors. It would increase uninsured by millions, cost state governments billions more, and eliminate protections for those with pre-existing conditions. And the Senate aims to pass this bill in the next…

September 20, 2017

Graham-Cassidy Bill - Vote in Next Two Weeks

The Senate is taking another shot at repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Graham-Cassidy bill is even worse than its predecessors.

September 20, 2017

WSNA member Jessica Esparza speaks out for DACA

Jessica Esparza wants to keep working as a registered nurse on the medical oncology unit at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, but without DACA, she may not be able to continue doing the work she loves.

September 18, 2017

Join the 10 Days of Safety Challenge!

Today, Sept. 18, marks the beginning of the Health Nurse Healthy Nation 10 Days of Safety Challenge, in which nurses who sign up will receive daily actionable tips to keep them mindful of ways to prevent injury in the workplace and how to best incorporate SPHM standards into daily practice.

September 18, 2017

Help Nurses Deal with Disaster Relief

With more disasters such as Hurricane Irma affecting our communities this fall, the American Nurses Foundation has now created a broader ‘Disaster Relief’ fund. This fund will support nurses in their disaster response and recovery efforts in southeastern Texas, the Virgin Islands, Florida and other states affected by the recent…

September 13, 2017

Updated POLST released

The Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form has been revised, based on months of discussion. The POLST is the medical order form that allows any individual with a serious illness or frailty to summarize their wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment.

September 11, 2017

WSNA statement in support of DACA

Here in Washington state, many nursing students and working nurses are training and caring for patients thanks to their DACA status. We value what these students and nurses contribute to creating better health outcomes for everyone. The research on this is clear: Patients tend to receive better quality care when health professionals…

September 8, 2017

ANA white paper on antiobiotic stewardship

​The American Nurses Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have teamed up to inform registered nurses in the United States about the problem of antibiotic resistance and facilitate their expanded and clearly recognized role in hospital antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs) and activities. Just out: a new…

September 7, 2017