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Mumps Update: Outbreak continues to grow

Mumps cases reported in Washington state are up to 349, according to the most recent numbers released by the Department of Health on Feb. 1. Local county health departments have reported increases in recent days, however, which would increase that number by at least 8 cases. More are expected in coming days.

February 6, 2017

Nursing Commission Update: Buprenorphine Waiver for ARNPs

The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (Public Law 114-198) extending the privilege of prescribing buprenorphine in office-based settings to qualifying nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) until Oct. 1, 2021. CARA requires that NPs complete 24 hours of training to be eligible for a prescribing…

February 6, 2017

Regulatory changes impacting ARNP practice

Parity reimbursement and the Comprehensive Addictions and Recovery Act.

February 3, 2017

Sally Watkins named new Executive Director of Washington State Nurses Association

The Washington State Nurses Association Board of Directors announced today that they have selected Washington state nursing leader Sally Watkins, Ph.D., MS, RN, to be the new WSNA Executive Director, replacing Judy Huntington, MN, RN, who is retiring in June after 18 years in the position. Dr. Watkins will join WSNA April 3, 2017.

January 25, 2017

Important message from WA Dept. of Health on Flu Epidemic

The influenza season is in full swing in Washington! Currently, it appears we are near the peak of a moderately severe season. Several hospitals, particularly those located in the I-5 corridor, are reporting limited to no bed availability along with the need to board patients in emergency departments and other locations. Several…

January 11, 2017

DOH recommendations for mumps outbreak in Washington

Mumps has spread and health officials urge immunization. The Washington State Department of Health reminds people across the state to take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps. It’s especially important for you as a health care professional to take precautions.

January 6, 2017

New opioid overdose training video

The Center for Opioid Safety Education has just released a new opioid overdose training video specifically for WA State.

January 3, 2017

Happy Holidays! WSNA office closed Dec. 26 - Jan 2

Wishing you the happiest of holidays and a wonderful new year! WSNA's offices will be closed December 26 through January 2, 2017.

December 21, 2016

MEDIA RELEASE: Nurse rest and meal break lawsuit settlement at St. Joe’s in Tacoma includes $5 million in back pay

Under the terms of the settlement, St. Joseph will pay nurses $5 million in back pay for missed meal and rest breaks. St. Joseph also will establish a “block break relief” system to ensure that nurses are afforded uninterrupted rest periods, and the hospital committed to hiring an additional 26 break relief nurses to safely care for…

December 6, 2016

Now accepting nominations for 2017 WSNA & PNHCC Awards

The WSNA Awards Committee and the Professional Nursing and Health Care Council are seeking outstanding WSNA members as nominees for the 2017 WSNA Recognition Awards. Nominations must be received at WSNA no later than Jan. 16, 2017.

December 6, 2016

MEDIA RELEASE: Tacoma General RNs to hold strike vote December 16

After making little progress in mediation Tuesday, the WSNA-represented Registered Nurses at Tacoma General Hospital are planning a strike advisory vote for December 16, two days after the next scheduled mediation session.

November 17, 2016

MEDIA RELEASE: With Tacoma General failing to address dangerous, chronic understaffing, RNs head back to bargaining table Nov. 15

TACOMA--(Nov. 14, 2016) The WSNA-represented nurses at Tacoma General Hospital head back into mediation tomorrow demanding that the hospital address the severe, chronic staffing concerns that imperil patient safety at the hospital. Management’s deceptive “bargaining summary” prompts new Unfair Labor Practice charge. “No Voluntary…

November 14, 2016

MEDIA RELEASE: Tacoma General nurses say “NO” to voluntary overtime, extra shifts Nov. 10-17

TACOMA – (Nov. 7, 2016) After 11 months at the bargaining table, the registered nurses at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital will not take voluntary overtime or extra shifts Nov. 10-17. This concerted union action is in response to MultiCare’s ongoing illegal actions against the nurses, as well as its refusal to address staffing…

November 7, 2016

Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics profiles of RNs and ARNPs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has profiles of different occupations that include Top 5 lists for states with the most workers in those occupations and states that have the highest mean wages for the occupations. We took a look at the BLS profiles for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and discovered that Washington didn't…

October 24, 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