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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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