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November 15, 2024
Join WSNA for Nurse Appreciation at the Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels game on Sunday, May 6. Discount tickets available at Mariners.com/Nurses.
April 2, 2018
In this seven-day challenge, we're focusing on curbing your fast food cravings!
March 27, 2018
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
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded the Pathway to Excellence designation to St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor.
March 19, 2018
Beginning March 12, challenge yourself to get at least the three recommended servings of whole grains daily.
March 13, 2018
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
So much to do and so little time to do it... but what if you could find small ways to focus on YOU each and every day?
February 21, 2018
In a major victory for home health and hospice nurses, Yakima county Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson today awarded damages of $2.895 million to home care nurses at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center for work done off the clock.
February 14, 2018
Join the challenge! As the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Grand Challenge continues through 2018, the month of February is dedicated to growing your resiliency and making the time for yourself.
February 6, 2018
NFN celebrates its history and plans for the future.
February 5, 2018
For over a decade, nurses have been working with a wide range of partners, including other health professionals, environmentalists and health-affected groups, to update the nation’s chemical safety policy.
February 2, 2018
This attack did not originally target nurses, but instead, public union workers. Regardless, it’s going to impact our practice.
January 30, 2018
Each year, WSNA’s Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare recognizes outstanding leaders in Local Units across the state. These fearless nurses, nominated by their peers, received their awards at WSNA’s Leadership Conference in late September 2017. Congratulations to all of them for their dedication and outstanding work on behalf…
January 29, 2018
What you need to know about Janus v. AFSCME.
January 26, 2018
When we stand together as union nurses, we have the power to win a fair return on our work and conditions that allow us to provide better care to our patients.
Academy recommends policies and practices that promote adequate, high quality sleep for nurses to contribute to safe nursing practice and patient care.
January 24, 2018
State health officials issue recommendations for when and where to get medical care.
January 19, 2018
The Department of Health has announced that beginning Jan. 27, people will be allowed to change their sex designation on Washington birth certificates to “X,” adding a third option to birth certificates.
January 10, 2018
As part of Washington State’s strategy to combat this crisis, starting Jan. 2, 2018, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will implement an opioid clinical policy for Uniform Medical Plan (UMP).
January 2, 2018
As the Year of the Healthy Nurse comes to a close this December, it doesn't mean that the effort has to stop! This month, we are celebrating healthy eating and healthy holidays.
December 13, 2017
The Washington Health Alliance and Bree Collaborative teamed up to produce two info sheets on Opioids, one for providers, the other directed at patients. Public Health – Seattle & King County translated the patient sheet into 21 additional languages.
December 6, 2017
Decorated military veteran and WSNA Hall of Famer Muriel Grace Softli, MPA, MEd, BSN, RN received UW School of Nursing's Community Health Nurse Track Preceptor of the Year Award.
November 27, 2017
Nurses have a role to play in reducing opioid deaths in Washington. Here are some things you can do.
November 20, 2017
"Have you ever wondered why some people are better communicators than others? I have an idea that I believe explains this phenomenon."
