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When we fight together we win!

What you need to know about Janus v. AFSCME.

January 26, 2018

Don't let them silence us

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.

January 26, 2018

American Academy of Nursing releases position statement on nurse fatigue

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

DOH: Across Washington, flu taking a toll on people and medical facilities

State health officials issue recommendations for when and where to get medical care.

January 19, 2018

Legislative Session Week 2

In this week’s update: See how your Reps voted, testimony on Community Health Workers bill and Nurse Legislative Day!

January 19, 2018

Legislative Session Week 1

In this week’s update: Advocacy Camp & WSNA’s Legislative Reception, Rest Breaks Bill passes House! and Upcoming events

January 12, 2018

DOH adds third option to birth certificate

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

HCA to implement opioid clinical policy for Uniform Medical Plan on Jan. 2

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

Year of the Healthy Nurse – December 2017

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

Opioids patient fact sheet available in 22 languages

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

WSNA Hall of Famer Muriel Grace Softli recognized by UW School of Nursing

​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

Being part of the solution: Preventing opioid overdose deaths in Washington

Nurses have a role to play in reducing opioid deaths in Washington. Here are some things you can do.

November 20, 2017

The art of listening to engage and empower

"Have you ever wondered why some people are better communicators than others? I have an idea that I believe explains this phenomenon."

November 20, 2017

​Nurses required to enroll in Nursys

Beginning January 1, 2018, the Nursing Commission is requiring all nurses enroll with Nursys at the time of application for a new nursing license or licensure renewal.

November 17, 2017

Coming together: nurses partnering with the community

Outside the clinical setting, nurses can positively impact a community and populations in that community by providing excellent care in unique ways.

November 17, 2017

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

Hall-of-Famer Patty Hayes, MN, RN, named Most Influential Seattleite

Congratulations to our very own Hall of Fame member, Patty Hayes, MN, RN for her recognition as one of Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential Seattleites of 2017.

November 8, 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

Q&A: Getting to know Sally Watkins

We wanted you to get to know Executive Director Sally Watkins, Ph.D., RN better as a person and nurse, so we asked her some questions.

November 7, 2017