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President Chair, Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare Susan E. Jacobson, RN, CCRN – Yakima Julia Barcott, RN – Yakima Vice President Chair, Professional Nursing & Health Care Council Washington State Nurses Association Jennifer Graves, MS, RN – Seattle Jeaux Rinehart, RN – Seattle 575 Andover Park West, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98188 Secretary / Treasurer Chair, Legislative & Health Policy Council 206.575.7979 • 206.575.1908 fax • [email protected] Judith Turner, RN – Port Orchard Ed Dolle, RN – Port Orchard www.wsna.org Directors-at-Large Susan K. Glass, MS, RN – Spokane Patricia Di Egido Tobis, MN, RN, CCM – Bellevue The Washington Nurse (ISSN# 0734-5666) newsmagazine Evelyn Street, RN, CNOR – Olympia is published quarterly by the Washington State Nurses Association. It is distributed as a benefit of membership Ann Whitley, BSN, RN. CCRN – Yakima to all WSNA members. A member rate of $10 per year is included in WSNA membership dues. Institutional subscription rate is $30 per year (Canada/Mexico: US $36 per year; Foreign: US $49 per year).

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The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 www.wsna.org Summer 2014 Table of Contents

crisis in king county the fight to save public health — PAGE 15 —

UP FRONT NURSING PRACTICE MEMBER NEWS

Upcoming Events ------2 Dangerous Cuts Looming for Public Health District News ------29 You Were Represented ------2 Crisis in King County ------15 The New Members List ------30- Letter from the President Introducing Heather Stephen-Selby - - - - 17 Membership Update In Focus ------3 What to Do When You Work New Western Washington Chapter of in More Than One WSNA Local Unit - - - - 31 Continuing Education Calendar ------4 National Association of Hispanic Nurses - - 19 In Memoriam ------32 NURSING NEWS Staffing & Patient Safety Summit - - - - -20 WASHINGTON STATE NURSES CONVENTION & 2015-2017 BIENNIUM News Briefs ------6 LABOR RELATIONS ANA News ------7 Whatcom Hospice RNs Join Bargaining Unit Call for Nominations for Elections - - - - - 35 LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS at St. Joseph’s Bellingham ------21 Call for Nominations for Awards ------36 Call for Proposed Bylaws Amendments - - -37 AFT Convention ------22 Finding My Voice ------9 Call for Proposed Resolutions ------37 A Resounding Victory for Nurses and Unity Registered Nurse, Registered Voter at PeaceHealth Southwest ------23 2014 Elections ------10 Joining with Labor Community to WSNA-PAC Endorsements ------11 Promote Safe Staffing & Patient Safety Featured Candidates ------12 at the WSLC Convention ------24 Leadership Conference Agenda & Registration ------26

— SPOTLIGHT EVENTS —

WSNA E&GW Leadership Conference WSNA Nurse Legislative Day Washington State Nurses Convention September 28-30, 2014 / Chelan, WA February 9, 2015 / Olympia, WA April 22-24, 2015 / Tulalip, WA

www.wsna.org The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 1 Upcoming Events You Were Represented

WSNA staff and elected and appointed leaders represent your interests in a wide variety of meetings, SEPTEMBER 2014 coalitions, conferences and work groups throughout the year, anticipating and responding to the 1 Labor Day – WSNA offices closed issues the membership has identified as priorities. In addition to many meetings with legislators, 9 ARNP Coalition meeting regulators, policy makers, other health care and nursing organizations and unions, the following 13 NSWS (Nursing Students of represents a partial listing of the many places and meetings where you were represented during WA State) meeting the last three months... 27-28 Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare Committee meeting – Chelan, WA • AFT Convention • Nursing Students of Washington State (NSWS) Board Meetings & Convention 28 Local Unit Council meeting – Chelan, WA • Alliance of Nurses for Health Environments (ANHE) Policy/Advocacy Committee • Prevention Alliance 29-30 2014 WSNA E&GW Leadership Conference – Chelan, WA • American Academy of Nurse • Public Health Roundtable Practitioners Region X • Racial Equity Team OCTOBER 2014 • American Cancer Society • Rebuilding Our Economic Future Coalition Cancer Action Network 4 Professional Nursing & Health • Renton Center of Health and Occupational • American Nurses Association (ANA) Care Council meeting Health Education Labor Advisory Board Board of Directors meeting • Renton Technical College Allied 7 Washington Center for Nursing • ANA Membership Assembly (WCN) Board of Directors meeting Health Advisory Board • ANA Nursing Practice Network conference calls • School Nurse Organization of Washington State 10 CEARP meeting • ARNPs United of Washington State • Shoreline Community College 12-14 Washington State Public • ARNP Coalition Nursing Advisory Committee Health Association Annual Conference – Wenatchee, WA • Bellevue College Nursing Advisory Board • South Seattle Community College Technical Advisory Board 16-17 CNEWS meeting • Children’s Alliance • Clark Community College Allied Advisory Board • Toxic Free Legacy Coalition 16-17 AFT Healthcare PPC meeting • Collaborative on a Healthy • United Labor Lobby 23-26 Seattle/King County Remote Area Medical Environment (CHE-WA) • University of Washington Continuing Clinic (RAM) – Seattle Center, Seattle, WA • Comprehensive Health Education Foundation Nursing Education Advisory Committee 27 Constituent Representative • Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility Council Meeting (District Nurses • Department of Health (DOH) Foundational Associations) meeting Public Health Services Policy Workgroup • Washington Alliance for School Health Care • DOH Healthcare Associated • Washington Center for Nursing 30 WSNA Executive Board meeting Infections Advisory Committee (WCN) Board Meetings 30 WSNA Finance Committee meeting • DOH Midwifery Advisory Committee • Washington Chapter of Physicians 31 Deadline for submission of Bylaws and • Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) for Social Responsibility Resolutions Proposals & Nominations rule-making on hazardous drug exposure • Washington Health Care Association for 2015 WSNA Elections • L&I Safe Patient Handling Steering Committee • Washington Health Care Authority

NOVEMBER 2014 • Equity in Education Coalition • Washington Patient Safety Coalition • Federal Basic Health Option Steering Committee 1 NSWS meeting legislative advisory committee • Washington Regional Action Coalition (WNAC) 4-5 ANA Staffing Conference • Healthcare Personnel Shortage Task Force Steering Committee and Leadership Group – New Orleans, LA • Health Care Access Coalition (to • Washington State Board of Community 20-21 NFN Board meetings – location TBD maintain access to medications) and Technical Colleges 27-28 Thanksgiving – WSNA offices closed • Health Care Without Harm • Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) Executive Board Meeting • Health Coalition for Children and Youth • WSLC Convention DECEMBER 2014 • Health Pact Forum • WSLC Legislative Labor Caucus 5 WSNA Board of Directors meeting • Healthy Washington Coalition to Healthy • WSLC Political Committee 10 WSNA Staff Planning Retreat Washington Steering Committee – WSNA offices closed • Joint Task Force on Education • Washington State Public Health Association Board meeting 25-31 Winter Holiday – WSNA offices closed Funding (Legislative Task Force) • National Academy for State Health Policy • Washington Toxics Coalition

JANUARY 2015 • National Association of County & City Health Officials 1 New Years Day – WSNA offices closed • National Federation of Nurses (NFN) 10 NSWS meeting National Executive Board meetings & 15 Legislative Advocacy Camp – Olympia, WA National Advisory Board meetings • North Seattle Community College FEBRUARY 2015 Technical Advisory Board • Nursing Care Quality Assurance 9 Nurse Legislative Day – Olympia, WA Commission Meetings (NCQAC)

2 The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 www.wsna.org LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT In Focus

By Susan E. Jacobson, RN WSNA President

Is it fall already? It feels like summer voice in Olympia. After years as a champion a nurse in a hospital, school, public health, has flown by – perhaps because so many for nursing and patient safety in the State home health, long-term care or anywhere of us have been so busy. This summer has House, nurse legislator Tami Green is now else. Please do what you can to support the been packed with activity. Over the past running for the State Senate where she could nurses at Seattle King County Public Health few months, nurses have been engaged in be an invaluable advocate for safe staffing. and help spread the word about these danger- important conversations about our profes- The Senate has been a tough environment ous cuts. I also want to emphasize that this sion, the labor community and our patients. for our patient safety bills, so it’s incredibly is a crisis in King County now, but the ongo- I’m incredibly proud of the work that every- important that we elect Tami to be a strong ing uncertainty in public health funding is a one has done in serving as representatives voice for nurses. Dawn Morrell, another one problem everywhere in Washington. Every and delegates with our state and national of our great nurse legislators, is running for health department is at risk of reaching this partners at events including the ANA Mem- reelection to the State House and I urge you kind of crisis point if our state doesn’t find a bership Assembly, Safe Staffing Summit, AFT to support her campaign as well. If you’ve long-term, stable funding solution. Of course, Convention and Washington State Labor been to WSNA Legislative Day or Advocacy this brings us back to elections and the need Council Convention. Thank you to all of the Camp, you know that both Dawn and Tami to lay the right foundation for 2015. Now is WSNA nurses who put their time and effort are passionate about nursing and getting the time to have an impact. We need legisla- into these endeavors. I have greatly enjoyed nurses politically involved. They are engag- tors in Olympia who will listen to nurses and being at these events and working alongside ing and approachable, helping to demystify fight for health in our communities. intelligent and engaged colleagues from the political process and encouraging an Wherever you live and whoever you vote Washington and across the country. Together, interest in the political process. for, I want to ask each of you to make sure we have continued to build the movement for In this issue, you’ll read about a looming you vote in this election. Turnout during mid- safe nurse staffing and this momentum will crisis in King County where a budget short- term elections is often low, and that means certainly be helpful heading into the 2015 fall could force the closure of up to four that your vote can be even more meaning- legislative session. public health clinics. The potential impact ful. Members of the WSNA-PAC have vol- As we start turning our attention to the to public health clients would be devastat- unteered hours and hours of time to evalu- year ahead, now is the time to lay the founda- ing, but as nurses, we know that cutting pub- ate candidates based on their support of key tion for passage of a safe nurse staffing law. lic health is a threat to every person in the nursing issues. I urge you to take a look at We’re coming into the homestretch of elec- region. Public health is an essential piece of their endorsements and think about what tion season and this year is as important as our health care system that makes all of our type of legislators we need in Olympia when ever for ensuring that nurses have a strong patients healthier and safer, whether you’re you mark your ballot. n

www.wsna.org The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 3 CONTINUING EDUCATION Calendar & Independant Study CALENDAR INDEPENDENT STUDY

SEPTEMBER 2014 Depression - IMPACT: Online Training Pharmacology – Women’s Health CONTACTS Achieving Healthy Communities: for Depression Care Management; Drug Therapy; Contact Hours: 5.8; A Public Health and Primary Care Contact Hours: 17.5; Fee: $50 A Fee: $150 A Partnership; Washington State A University of Washington Diabetes Update 2013; Contact Hours: Wound Academy – Successful Wound University College of Nursing; School of Nursing Care: It Takes a Team; Fee: $195; Contact September 11, 2014 • Fee: $60; Contact 7.0; Fee: $95 A Continuing Nursing Education Hours: 1.0; Contact: Cory Risse, BSN, RN Hours: 11.1 A Diabetes Update 2014; Contact Hours: Box 359440 at [email protected] or 509.496.6662 Seattle, WA 98195 7.1; Fee: $150 A Wound Academy – Wound Assessment and Documentation; Fee: $60; Contact 206.543.1047 Mental Health 2014 Bridging the [email protected] Gap; University of Washington Hepatitis C Online Course; Contact Hours: 2.0 A www.uwcne.org School of Nursing Continuing Hours: 17.75; Free to view A Wound Academy – Wound Care Update Nursing Education; September 18, 2013; Fee: $195; Contact Hours: 14.6 A 2014 • Shoreline Conference Center; Hepatitis Case Studies – Hepatitis A; B MedicalSpanish.com Contact Hours: 1.5; Free to view Contact Hours: 7.4 A A Kari L. Ivanyl, BSN, RN, MSN, FNP PO Box 110567 Hepatitis Case Studies – Hepatitis B; Anchorage, AK 99511 OCTOBER 2014 Contact Hours: 7.0; Free to view A [email protected] Advanced Practice in Primary and www.medicalspanish.com Acute Care Pacific NW 37th Annual Hepatitis Case Studies – Hepatitis C; National Conference; University Contact Hours: 4.0; Free to view A of Washington School of Nursing Contact Hours: .75; Continuing Nursing Education; Hepatitis C - Special; October 9-11, 2014 • Washington State Free to view A Convention Center; Contact Hours: HIV - HIV/AIDS Implications for Nurses; 20.6; Contact: www.uwcne.org or Contact Hours: 9.0; Fee: $95 Corie Goodloe at [email protected] or A 206.616.3826 Managing Change – Working within the Kotter Model; Contact Hours: Update in Medical Surgical Nursing .5; Fee: Free to Staff; The Evangelical 2014 – 12th Annual Conference; Lutheran Good Samaritan Society / Kris University of Washington School of Pronto at [email protected] or Nursing Continuing Nursing Education; 605.362.3279; expires: October 2015 October 23-24, 2014 • Shoreline Conference Center; Contact Hours: 14.0; Managing Change – Working with Fee: $365 Individuals; Contact Hours: .5; Fee: Free to Staff; The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society / Kris NOVEMBER 2014 Pronto at [email protected] or Immediate Response: Essential 605.362.3279; expires: October 2015 Skills for Urgent Clinical Situations; Medical Spanish for Hospital Nurses; University of Washington School of Contact Hours: 25 (Expires December Nursing Continuing Nursing Education; 31, 2014) November 13, 2014 • Shoreline B Conference Center; Contact Hours: 7.25; Medical Spanish for Office Nurses; Fee: $295 A Contact Hours: 25 (Expires December 31, 2014) B Wound Care Update 2014; University of Washington School Medical Spanish for NPs, Physicians of Nursing Continuing Nursing and PAs – Course A; Contact Hours: 25 Education; November 20-21, 2014 (Expires December 31, 2014) B • Lynnwood Conference Center; Medical Spanish for NPs, Physicians Contact Hours: 14.0 Total/7.0 per day; and PAs – Course B; Contact Hours: 25 Fee: 2 days $395/$295 per day A (Expires December 31, 2014) B The Challenge of Pain; Contact Hours: 12.7; Fee: $195 A

Pharmacology – Adult/Geriatric Drug Therapy; Contact Hours: 7 – 8.0; Fee: $195 A Pharmacology – Neuropsychotropic Drug Therapy; Contact Hours: 8.2; Fee: $195 A Pharmacology – Pediatric Drug Therapy; Contact Hours: 6.0; Fee: $175 A Pharmacology – Prescribing Scheduled Drugs; Contact Hours: 10; Fee: $195 / 175 A

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WASHINGTON NURSES SELECTED THREE WASHINGTON STATE NURSES ALERT FOR ARNPS AS AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SELECTED FOR 2014 RWJF EXECUTIVE NURSING FELLOWS Enhanced Reimbursement NURSE FELLOWS PROGRAM for Medicaid Expansion under The American Academy of Nursing has the Affordable Care Act Three Washington State nurses have been selected 168 nurse leaders for induction as Providers should begin seeing reimbursement selected to the 2014 Robert Wood Johnson fellows during the Academy’s 2014 Trans- for Medicaid patients newly enrolled by the Foundation Executive Nurse Fellows (ENF) forming Health, Driving Policy Conference Washington Health Care Authority. Initial rules program, a three-year advanced leadership in October. The 2014 inductees include two indicated NPs needed to submit attestation of program for nurses who aspire to lead and nurses from Washington: supervision by a physician. This is not correct shape health care locally and nationally. Fel- and rules have been amended. Please let • Louise Kaplan, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, ARNPs United know if you have not begun to lows strengthen and improve their leader- FAANP – Saint Martin’s University receive reimbursement under the enhanced ship abilities related to improving health (WSNA member and inductee into rates for your newly enrolled Medicaid and health care. The 3 nurses selected from patients. Contact ARNPs United President, the 2010 WSNA Hall of Fame) Washington State 2014 are: Nancy Lawton, [email protected] with • Lorna L. Schumann, PhD, ACNP-BC, any issues or questions that arise. • Darcy Jaffe, MN, ARNP, NE-BC, ACNS-BC, NP-C, CCRN-R, FAANP is the Chief Nursing Officer and – Washington State University Senior Associate Administrator at Harborview Medical Center (HMC), The Academy is comprised of more than PROMISE OF NURSING University of Washington Medicine 2,200 nurse leaders in education, manage- SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS in Seattle. She is also adjunct ANNOUNCED ment, practice, policy, and research. The Clinical Faculty at the University of Academy fellows include hospital and gov- The Foundation of the National Student Washington School of Nursing. ernment administrators, college deans, and Nurses’ Association awarded 46 Promise of • Kathleen (Katie) Johnson, DNP, renowned scientific researchers. The Acad- Nursing scholarships for the 2014-15 aca- RN-BC, NCSN, is the Student Health emy fellows, with the addition of this newest demic year. Undergraduate nursing scholar- Services Manager for Seattle Public class, represent all 50 states, the District of ships were awarded by the FNSNA in Louisi- Schools (SPS) supervising a team Columbia, and 24 countries. Visit the Acad- ana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, of 70 nurses as direct reports. emy’s website for a full listing of honorees. Tennessee, Texas and Washington. Selection criteria include evidence of sig- • Casey R. Shillam, PhD, RN-BC, is The following Washington State nursing nificant contributions to nursing and health a Gerontological Nurse, Associate students are recipients of the 2014 Promise care and sponsorship by two current Acad- Professor and Founding Nursing of Nursing Regional Scholarships: emy fellows. Applicants are reviewed by a Program Director at Western panel comprised of elected and appointed • Kellie Brennan, Wenatchee Washington University. fellows, and selection is based, in part, on Valley College, Omak Begun by RWJF in 1998, the RWJF Executive the extent the nominee’s nursing career has • Theresa Cunningham, Gonzaga Nurse Fellows (ENF) program is intended to influenced health policies and the health and University, Spokane strengthen the leadership capacity of nurses wellbeing of all. • Esther Garza-Maloney, Grays who aspire to shape health care in their com- The American Academy of Nursing serves Harbor College, Aberdeen munities, states, and nationally. The program the public and the nursing profession by provides coaching, education, and other sup- • Angella Smith, Walla Walla advancing health policy and practice through port to strengthen their abilities to lead teams Community College, Walla Walla the generation, synthesis, and dissemination and organizations working to improve health of nursing knowledge. The Academy’s more • Elizabeth Witter, Seattle University and health care. The ENF program is located than 2,200 fellows are nursing’s most accom- College of Nursing, Seattle at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), plished leaders in education, management, Sponsored by the Johnson & Johnson Cam- and co-directed by: Linda Cronenwett, PhD, practice, and research. They have been rec- paign for Nursing’s Future, the Promise of RN, FAAN, dean emerita and professor at the ognized for their extraordinary contributions Nursing regional fundraising events have School of Nursing at the University of North to nursing and health care. raised more than $18 million since 2002 Carolina at Chapel Hill; and David Altman, for undergraduate student nursing scholar- PhD, executive vice president and managing ships, faculty fellowships and nursing school director at CCL. KEEP YOUR FINGER grants. In addition to Johnson & Johnson, ON THE PULSE many healthcare organizations, hospitals and community businesses have given their Get the latest news, action alerts, and nursing- support to the Promise of Nursing regional related events on WSNA's news blog at www.wsna.org/update. fundraising gala events.

6 The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 www.wsna.org NEWS American Nurses Association

ANA Lobby Day and Membership Assembly WSNA Nurses Build for the Future

The American Nurses Association Membership Assembly was held from June 13-14 with the theme of “Nurses Leading the Way” guid- ing the proceedings. Elected representatives from each constituent state were joined by state organization staff members and non-voting observers who participated in the proceedings. The Membership Assembly is the governing and official voting body of the American WSNA Executive Director Judy Huntington presents Justin Nurses Association (ANA). It identifies and discusses issues of con- Gill with ANA's Nurse Advocate of the Year Award. (Photo courtesy of ANA) cern to members and provides direction to the Board of Directors. The Membership Assembly is comprised of: • Two representatives elected from each Constituent ANA Membership Assembly Elections and State Nurses Associations (C/SNAs) and In one of the major actions from Membership Assembly, representa- the Individual Member Division (IMD); tives elected Pamela Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, of Char- • One representative from each of ANA’s lottesville, VA, on June 14 to serve as president of the professional Organizational Affiliates; and, association that represents the interests of the nation’s 3.1 million • ANA Board of Directors. registered nurses. Also elected by the Membership Assembly as ANA officers were WSNA was represented by WSNA President Susan E. Jacobson, RN, Vice President Cindy R. Balkstra, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, Georgia Nurses CCRN and Marty Avey, RN, CCRN. WSNA Executive Director Judy Association; Secretary Patricia Travis, PhD, RN, CCRP, Maryland Huntington, MN, RN also attended along with the following observ- Nurses Association; and Treasurer Gingy Harshey-Meade, MSN, RN, ers: Jennifer Graves, RN, MS; Jan Bussert, BSN, RN; Muriel Softli, CAE, NEA-BC, Ohio Nurses Association and Indiana State Nurses MN, RN; Renata L. Bowlden, RN, BSN, C-EFM; Justin Gill, RN; and Association. Jesse M. L. Kennedy, RN, Oregon Nurses Association, was Heather Stephen-Selby, RN, MSN, ARNP-BC. elected to serve as a director-at-large, recent nursing school graduate. ANA Lobby Day Remaining on the board to complete their terms are: Devyn K. Denton, RN, Oklahoma Nurses Association; Andrea Gregg, DSN, RN, Before the official start of Membership Assembly, ANA held their Florida Nurses Association; Faith Jones, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Wyo- annual Lobby Day in Washington D.C. with more than 200 registered ming Nurses Association; and director-at-large staff nurse members, nurses visiting congressional representatives. Top issues included Linda Gural, RN, CCRN, New Jersey State Nurses Association and safer nurse staffing, expansion of safe patient handling and mobility Gayle M. Peterson, RN-BC, ANA Massachusetts. programs, and removal of restrictions that prevent certain nurses from certifying patients for a home health benefit and ordering Membership Assembly Addresses Nursing Issues durable medical equipment. Nurses received education about the Capitalizing on the theme of “Nurses Leading the Way,” some 350 issues and lobbying tips in the morning before heading out to the representatives and observers to the Membership Assembly displayed Hill in the afternoon. their leadership skills by participating in dialogue forums and devel- WSNA nurse Justin Gill, BSN, RN, was honored by ANA with the oping recommendations on these key topics. Assembly representa- Nurse Advocate of the Year award. As a steadfast advocate for nurses tives subsequently voted on specific recommendations for the ANA and nursing, Justin has also continually worked to enhance his politi- Board of Directors to consider. The following topics were addressed: cal knowledge and lobbying skills, including attending the prestigious American Nurses Advocacy Institute (ANAI), a year-long mentorship SCOPE OF PRACTICE – FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR ALL RNS program created by ANA to help develop nurses’ political leadership skills and grassroots advocacy to advance important nursing issues. Participants engaged in table discussions around legislation mandat- ANA also honored U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Barbara ing physician supervision of APRNs over a certain period of time Mikulski (D-MD) for their advocacy and work on behalf of issues before APRNs could gain full practice authority; major practice bar- important to nurses and the health care system. riers for RNs; and potential strategies to move past “turf” battles as new roles and categories of health care workers evolve.

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In discussing practice barriers for RNs, participants commented on a lack of role clarity and no separate, visible reimbursement for Getting to Know ANA’s New President RN services. They also noted that promoting interprofessional, team- Prior to becoming ANA President, Pam based care, valuing all members of the health care team and clarifying Cipriano served as senior director for nurses’ roles could help diminish turf battles. health care management consulting Representatives then voted to recommended that ANA support at Galloway Advisory by iVantage. She interprofessional education, practice and research to promote the also has held faculty and health system full scope of RN practice; encourage nursing research to compare leadership positions at the University of full practice authority states, transition to APRN practice states, and Virginia (UVA) since 2000. restricted APRN states; educate the public, policy makers and other Cipriano is known nationally as a strong health professionals about emerging roles and overlapping responsi- advocate for health care quality, and bilities; and support eliminating practice agreements between APRNs serves on a number of boards and and physicians. committees for high-profile organizations, including the National Quality Forum and the Joint Commission. She was the 2010-11 INTEGRATION OF PALLIATIVE CARE INTO HEALTH CARE DELIVERY Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence at the Institute of Medicine, SYSTEMS: REMOVING BARRIERS, IMPROVING ACCESS and was a featured speaker at WSNA’s 2013 Washington State Nurses Kathryn M. Lanz, DNP, ANP, GNP, ACHPN, director of geriatric Convention. services for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Palliative A longtime ANA member, Cipriano has served two terms on the ANA and Supportive Institute described the troublesome state of end- Board of Directors and was the recipient of the association’s 2008 of-life care now, but also noted that there also many good palliative Distinguished Membership Award. She acted as the inaugural editor- care models, which take a person-directed approach to care and are in-chief of American Nurse Today, ANA’s official journal, from 2006-14, value-based. She further reported that implementing those models and is currently a member of the Virginia Nurses Association. improves patients’ symptoms, quality and length of life, as well as family satisfaction and bereavement outcomes. Key characteristics of effective models include family and social the silos that exist between academia and practice; and developing support, goal setting in which patients’ desires match their treatment, and implementing new integrated models of care. and a flexible approach to “dosing” – that is, the appropriate type of Kathryn Rugen, PhD, FNP-BC, from the VA Centers of Excellence care is given at the right time as patients’ symptoms wax and wane, in Primary Care Education spoke specifically about the ongoing according to Lanz. efforts at the VA, noting that physician residents and NP trainees, Marijo Letizia, PhD, RN, APN/ANP-BC, FAANP, professor and along with core clinic members, “learn to work in – and lead – team- associate dean of masters and DNP programs at Loyola University, based, patient-centered care that they can use in their future practice.” Chicago, addressed the importance of improving the knowledge and The Centers also focus on developing and testing innovative cur- skills of basic and advanced care nurses in the area of palliative care. riculum models, and curricula and learning activities are geared to She noted that both formal preparation and continuing education promote shared decision-making, sustained relationships, interpro- coursework should be implemented -- for every nurse and specialty. fessional collaboration and performance improvement, according After sharing information, Assembly representatives formally to Rugen. voted on recommendations asking ANA to promote and support Forum participants then weighed in with their comments. Rep- payment models to improve access to palliative and hospice care, resentatives offered ways ANA can support nurses to further engage including nursing care provided by both RNs and APRNs; advocate and assume roles to advance high-performing interprofessional teams for comprehensive integration of palliative and hospice care educa- across care settings. For example, participants suggested engaging tion at all levels of nursing educational programs and professional hospice and mental health professionals, because they have been development programs; and support developing and expanding mod- using this model for 20- 30 years. They also suggested supporting els of nursing care that include advanced care planning for early multi-day training for faculty and developing innovative resources identification and support of patients’ preferences for palliative and that incorporate interprofessional simulation and social interaction hospice services. opportunities for acculturation, among others. Assembly representatives ultimately recommended asking ANA to LOOKING AT HIGH-PERFORMING, INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAMS consider educating nurses about the application and impact of evolv- Tara Cortes, PhD, RN, FAAN, executive director of the Hartford ing patient-centered, team-based care models on patient outcomes, Institute for Geriatric Nursing, began by addressing the history of and identify metrics that evaluate the impact of high-performing, team-based care, noting that the Institute of Medicine has been interdisciplinary health care teams on patient outcomes. ■ talking about interprofessional education and practice since 1970. She then suggested several strategies to advance high-performing, interprofessional practice, including writing it into organizational policies and procedures and performance indicators; breaking down

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Finding My Voice

By Stephene Swift, RN WSNA Skagit Regional Health Local Unit Co-Chair

I had never been—and frankly had always avoided being—involved in who are not able to represent themselves. As anything having to do with politics of any kind. I did not even vote until I a result I started looking for ways to become was 32! Coincidently, that was the year I became a nurse. Nurses, I found, more involved in the decision making process are encouraged to be a patient’s advocate. We are not afraid to hound the that goes on everyday around me. provider when we feel something is amiss. We strive to intervene for the I have been a part of the Washington best interest of our patients. We are their advocates. Our voices are strong State Nurses Association since becoming a nurse but had not looked at it as more than for them. my union. My perspective broadened when I As nurses, we see important circumstances of the important program they are cutting. became a local unit officer at my hospital and and outcomes that do not reach their full She is being a voice (advocate) for her fel- I saw the true work that takes place within potential due to poor planning, decisions, or low nurses. WSNA as an association and as a union. What policy. I am sure we can all think of at least Currently I am in the Doctorate program an eye opening I had! Behind the scenes one instance where this is the case. For a at the University of Washington studying to activities take place everyday to improve friend of mine, this occurred when the mid- become a nurse practitioner. Going back to conditions for both nurses and patients, not wifery program was cut where she works school has broadened my perspective as to only at my facility, but also within the state. as a family birth nurse. Due to her working the need for nurses to activate their voices in Next, through encouragement from a close closely with nurse midwives she realized their communities and workplaces on behalf mentor (and my policy class) I attended how detrimental the outcome would be for of patients (current and future) and other Nurse Legislative Day in Olympia, Wash- many in the population that she works with. nurses in an effort to improve, or at least ington to advocate for legislation important She decided to bring it to the hospital board’s bring to the forefront, circumstances and out- to our patients and us as nurses. It was an attention. She circulated a petition and, on comes that need to be improved. An article I exhilarating experience! Initially, it was a bit the very day I wrote this, she was appearing read in one of my classes was “So You Want to intimidating, but I was not alone! I had fellow before the hospital board meeting. She does Make a Difference”1. One thing that stood out nurses, hundreds of them from all over the not know if her efforts will change anything. is that we live in a democracy; my voice and state, advocating for the same thing. I was However, she can’t say she didn’t do anything vote reflect me and what I feel is important to try, and the hospital will be fully informed not only for myself, but for those around me Continued Î

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Registered Nurse, — FIND YOUR VOICE — Registered Voter DON’T BE AFRAID TO GET INVOLVED AND BE A VOICE FOR PEOPLE AND It’s Time to Use Your Voice, Use Your Vote THINGS YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT!

BE A PART OF THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. Your WSNA-PAC has put in countless hours of work EVEN THE LITTLE THINGS COUNT. to evaluate candidate Stephene Swift (second from left) with Debra Swan, questionnaires and interview former AANP president Angela Golden and MaryAnne START SMALL Sapio at the AANP Health Policy Conference candidates. They have already Continue to speak out made endorsements for the for your patients. general election, including two told not to be intimidated, that the represen- outstanding nurses and WSNA tatives I would be visiting are people too, and Register and vote! they want to hear what I have to say. I can say members: Tami Green, RN and that proved to be the case after engaging in BRANCH OUT Dawn Morrell, RN. Success of our at least a 20-minute conversation with one priority issues depends on electing of my local representatives about the need Get involved in your association nurse legislators. In the Legislature, by attending Legislative Day. for safe staffing and rest breaks. WSNA will motivate, encourage, Dawn and Tami have been strong Now that the ice was broken and a little and equip you for success. champions of nursing and patient bit of courage was found, I decided to attend safety issues in Olympia. Without the American Association of Nurse Practi- Get involved in your union their dedication and hard work we by becoming a representative, tioners (AANP) Health Policy Conference could not have achieved our recent in Washington D.C. in April. I became aware an officer, or simply attending meetings and successes on important issues like that WSNA districts set monies aside for dif- showing your support. safe patient handling and nurse ferent nursing endeavors, and my district staffing laws. aided me in financing my trip. AANP made GO BIG this transition from visiting at the state level Now is the time for nurses to get to the national level a wonderful experience. Get involved in a campaign. engaged in elections and educate They provided someone to go with me, as ourselves and our friends, family Run for office. We need more you could imagine that making these visits and coworkers about what’s at was also intimidating. However, I was made nursing perspectives to enhance healthcare decisions. stake this year. to feel very welcome by our Senate offices. Although I was unable to meet with our Sena- tors personally, I was able to have discus- sions with aides from their office and was Stephene Swift has been a Critical and Rapid even taken on a personal tour of the Capitol Response nurse at Skagit Valley Hospital for the building. last 10 years and currently serves as Co-Chair for WSNA Skagit Regional Health Bargaining — KEY DATES — Finding my voice has been a process. It Unit. She is a member of District 16 nurses has been a little scary at times, but I am so association and the American Association MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 glad that I decided to push through those of Nurse Practitioners. She is enrolled in the scary times, as they led to some experiences Adult Doctoral Nurse Practitioner program Must register before this deadline to vote in the general election I will always remember. It has also led me at the University of Washington. In her spare time she enjoys riding her motorcycle to want to encourage others to do the same. and being outdoors with her family. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 I was told that 30% of nurses speaking out as advocates is a good average. Can you Date the general election ballot will be mailed out imagine what it would be like if 50%, 70% 1 Amidei N. So you want to make a difference : advocacy is the key. 16th ed.. (Watch OMB, ed.). Washington, DC: or more of nurses spoke out? The changes Washington, DC : OMB Watch; 2010. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 we could make! To go back to a lesson from Nancy Amidei, democracy needs the perspec- Date of the general election (your ballot must be postmarked or tive and knowledge of the people in order dropped off at a designated ballot to ensure just and right decisions are made. drop-off location by this day) Let YOUR voice be heard. ■

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What You Can Do Elections & WSNA-PAC HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Register to Vote The Washington State Nurses Association- WSNA-PAC endorsements are listed by dis- Political Action Committee (WSNA-PAC) is the trict. If you don't know your legislative dis- It only takes a few moments on the nonpartisan political action committee of the trict, visit http://bit.ly/WSNAvote to verify Secretary of State’s website to register to WSNA. Established in 1972, WSNA-PAC was one of vote. This quick step enables you to use your voter registration and look up your dis- the first state nurses’ PACs in the country. your political power this election cycle. trict. You will be able to ensure the Secretary Visit www.sos.wa.gov/elections/myvote Each election cycle, WSNA-PAC volunteers of State has your correct voter information, to get started. evaluate and endorse candidates based on their view your legislative districts, and find out support of key nursing and health care issues such about all of the candidates on your ballot. Verify & Update Your as safe breaks, nurse staffing, & funding for key Not every district will have an endorsed Voter Registration programs such as nursing education, public health candidate(s) as WSNA-PAC will only endorse and the Basic Health Plan. It’s quick and easy to use the Secretary a candidate if they have completed the of State’s website to verify that you are Since its inception, WSNA-PAC has worked to endorsement process and shown a commit- registered at the correct address. This ensure the nursing profession speaks as a unified ment to nursing’s priorities. WSNA-PAC only is critically important in ensuring that voice in the election process, and continues to endorses candidates for state-level elected you receive your ballot and that you provide us with an influential presence in Olympia offices. You will not see county or city races are voting in the correct district. This by assisting candidates who have demonstrated simple step helps ensure that you can or initiatives on this list. strong support for WSNA's legislative priorities. use your voice this election cycle. Visit Derek Stanford, 1st District, House Position 1 www.sos.wa.gov/elections/myvote WSNA-PAC is committed to its mission as a non- Luis Moscoso, 1st District, House Position 2 to get started. partisan organization representing the interests of , 3rd District, House Position 1 nurses concerned with promoting quality patient , 3rd District, House Position 2 Volunteer on a Campaign care through the political process. No WSNA dues Josh Arritola, 4th District, House Position 2 Volunteering on a campaign is one of the monies are used to support candidates and Rich Cowan, 6th District, Senate fastest ways to have your voice heard on contributions to the WSNA-PAC are voluntary. important issues. You get to share your Brian Dansel, 7th District, Senate perspective as a nurse with members of WSNA-PAC ENDORSEMENTS Zack Hudgins, 11th District, House Position 1 the public while helping your candidate In order to be considered for an endorsement, , 11th District, House Position 2 and building a relationship with them. , 17th District, House Position 1 Volunteering can be a lot more fun candidates or incumbents must first com- and have an even bigger impact if you plete a WSNA legislative questionnaire and Mike Briggs, 18th District, House Position 1 organize a few friends to join you. be interviewed by members of the WSNA- Maureen Cunningham, 18th District, House Position 2 PAC. Brian Blake, 19th District, House Position 2 Donate to the WSNA-PAC No WSNA dues monies are used to sup- , 21st District, House Position 1 WSNA-PAC prides itself on using its port candidates. Contributions to the WSNA- Lillian Ortiz-Self, 21st District, House Position 2 limited resources efficiently and wisely to PAC are voluntary and made in compliance , 21st District, Senate assist candidates who have demonstrated with the Washington State campaign finance , 22nd District, House Position 1 strong support for WSNA's legislative law in Title 42 RCW. issues and those who are prominent leaders Sam Hunt, 22nd District, House Position 2 WSNA-PAC prides itself on using its lim- on health care issues. No WSNA dues Sherry Appleton, 23rd District, House Position 1 monies are used to support candidates, so ited resources efficiently and wisely to assist , 23rd District, House Position 2 every single WSNA-PAC contribution to candidates who have demonstrated strong candidates and campaigns is funded by support for WSNA's legislative issues and , 24th District, House Position 1 personal donations from WSNA nurses. those who are prominent leaders on health , 24th District, House Position 2 By donating to the WSNA-PAC, you care issues. WSNA-PAC is committed to its Dawn Morrell, 25th District, House Position 1 maximize the power that Washington nurses mission as a non-partisan organization rep- Nathan Schlicher, 26th District, House Position 1 have together. Visit www.wsna.org/PAC resenting the interests of nurses concerned to learn more about donating. Larry Seaquist, 26th District, House Position 2 with promoting quality patient care through Jan Angel, 26th District, Senate For more information about how the political process. , 27th District, House Position 1 to get involved, contact Richard If you are interested in volunteering on Jake Fey, 27th District, House Position 2 the PAC, please contact WSNA Senior Gov- Burton, WSNA Political Action Mary Moss, 28th District, House Position 1 Coordinator at [email protected] ernmental Affairs Advisor Sofia Aragon at Tami Green, 28th District, Senate or 206.575.7979, Ext. 3019. [email protected]. David Sawyer, 29th District, House Position 1 Steve Kirby, 29th District, House Position 2 Steve Conway, 29th District, Senate Greg Baruso, 30th District, House Position 1

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Roger Freeman, 30th District, House Position 2 FEATURED CANDIDATES Shari Song, 30th District, Senate Pam Roach, 31st District, Senate Tami Green, RN , 32nd District, House Position 1 Running for election to State Senate, 28th Legislative District Ruth Kagi, 32nd District, House Position 2 Maralyn Chase, 32nd District, Senate , 33rd District, House Position 2 After serving in the State House since 2004, Tami Green is now , 33rd District, Senate running for the State Senate. As a State Representative, she has , 34th District, House Position 1 consistently shown her commitment and support for nurses. This is , 34th District, House Position 2 a critical race with the potential to dramatically change the environ- Sharon Nelson, 34th District, Senate ment in the State Senate, where we have encountered the greatest difficulty in passing important laws on safe staffing, uninterrupted Kathy Haigh, 35th District, House Position 1 rest breaks, and limiting mandatory overtime. We need her voice Tammey Newton, 35th District, House Position 2 in the State Senate! Irene Bowling, 35th District, Senate Tami’s leadership was instrumental in passing Safe Patient Han- Gael Tarleton, 36th District, House Position 2 dling Legislation in 2006, the best law on safe lifting in the nation. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, 36th District, Senate She currently serves on the Labor and Workforce Development Committee, Healthcare and , 37th District, House Position 1 Wellness Committee, Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, and the Rules Eric Pettigrew, 37th District, House Position 2 Committee. Tami has been a key supporter of WSNA’s uninterrupted rest and meal breaks Pramila Jayapal, 37th District, Senate legislation and has been an outspoken leader on previous issues like mandatory overtime. , 38th District, House Position 1 We need nurses like her in the Legislature who can educate their fellow lawmakers about , 38th District, House Position 2 why safe staffing matters. John McCoy, 38th District, Senate Tami has proudly served as a registered nurse for the past thirty years and as a State Rep- Charles Jensen, 39th District, House Position 2 resentative for the past 10 years. Raised in an active-duty military family, Tami understands the importance of commitment, community and service. She brings her extensive experience Kristine Lytton, 40th District, House Position 1 as a mother, grandmother, nurse, and community activist to the State Legislature to address , 41st District, House Position 1 such vital issues as health care, public schools, and family wage jobs. Judy Clibborn, 41st District, House Position 2 Satpal Sidhu, 42nd District, House Position 1 Seth Fleetwood, 42nd District, Senate Brady Walkinshaw, 43rd District, House Position 1 Dawn Morrell, RN Hans Dunshee, 44th District, House Position 1 Running for reelection to State House, 25th Legislative District Mike Wilson, 44th District, House Position 2 , 45th District, House Position 1 , 45th District, House Position 2 Dawn Morrell was first elected to the Washington State House Matt Isenhower, 45th District, Senate of Representatives in 2002 and served until 2010 when she was , 46th District, House Position 1 narrowly defeated by 27 votes. Re-elected in 2012, Dawn fights passionately for patients and nurses by serving on key House com- Jessyn Farrell, 46th District, House Position 2 mittees including Chair of the House Appropriations Subcomittee Chris Barringer, 47th District, House Position 1 on Health and Human Services, and House Healthcare and Wellness. Pat Sullivan, 47th District, House Position 2 She is an influential and respected voice in the Olympia, and will Ross Hunter, 48th District, House Position 1 be a key ally in WSNA’s fight for safe staffing. Joan McBride, 48th District, House Position 2 A critical care nurse for 20 years, she currently works at Good Cyrus Habib, 48th District, Senate Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. As a key legislator in passing nurse , 49th District, House Position 1 staffing committee legislation in 2008, she is active on her own staffing committee at Good Jim Moeller, 49th District, House Position 2 Sam. Previously, she worked as a childbirth educator for 15 years. A longtime member of WSNA, she has served as a local unit leader, a member of the WSNA-PAC Board and was elected to the WSNA Legislative and Health Policy Council in 1999. As a staff nurse, her compelling testimony passed the law to protect nurses from mandatory overtime in 2002. As a staff nurse, Dawn knows firsthand the issues of importance to nurses in the delivery of safe and quality patient care. She continues to champion issues such as nurse staffing, safe patient handling, uninterrupted meal/rest breaks, school nurse funding, and improving mental health services in Olympia.

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JANUARY 15, 2015 FEBRUARY 9, 2015 Advocacy Camp Nurse Legislative Day ANTHONY'S HOMEPORT, OLYMPIA WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER & STATE CAPITOL, OLYMPIA Enjoy a day of intensive advocacy and activism Join hundreds of nurses and nursing students for training in a small classroom setting, followed by incisive legislative and health policy analysis. Meet a reception that evening with state legislators. with legislators and attend afternoon hearings at the state capitol.

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PRESENTED BY The Washington State Nurses Association RNconvention.com NURSING PRACTICE ALSO IN THIS SECTION Introducing Heather Stephen-Selby ------17 New NAHN Chapter ------19 Staffing & Patient Safety Summit Photos - - 20

Dangerous Cuts Looming for Public Health Crisis in King County

ith a looming budget shortfall, Pub- including meeting with government officials, lic Health—Seattle-King County participating in coalition activities to prevent As nurses, we know that budget will be forced to slash their bud- the cuts, conveying timely information about decisions like this can have life or get for 2015 and the results could the budget to the local unit, and creating out- death consequences for people in our be disastrous. Nurses at Seattle- reach materials and advocacy tools like peti- community. WKing County are mobilizing and engaging the tions and postcards. WSNA is proud of the public to speak out now during the county’s Seattle King County nurses who are spending budget process to ensure that Public Health countless hours out at farmers’ markets, fairs, everything we can to prevent these short- is adequately funded and the health safety city council meetings and more in an effort sighted and dangerous cuts. Seattle-King net in King County is maintained. WSNA has to educate people about this looming crisis County public health nurses have the support been working non-stop since learning about and we are supporting those efforts in every of our entire organization,” Judy Huntington, the department’s drastic cuts and proposed way possible. MN, RN, WSNA Executive Director. public health clinic closures. “As nurses, we know that budget deci- The drastic proposed cuts include the clo- The elimination of programs such as sions like this can have life or death conse- sure of four public health centers in Bothell, Maternity Support Services, Family Plan- quences for people in our community. While Federal Way, Auburn and White Center as ning, WIC, and Nurse-Family Partnership these evidence-based programs are proven well as the satellite clinics providing nurs- will impact hundreds of thousands of people to have a strong return on investment, the ing and WIC assistance to communities in including our most vulnerable populations. cost in quality of life and life itself is the most WSNA is doing everything we can to pre- unacceptable outcome. It drives the passion vent these shortsighted and dangerous cuts we all share in this effort. WSNA is doing Continued Î

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SCHEDULED CLOSURES Bothell — WHAT’S AT STAKE — Shoreline Northshore ‹‹ Auburn ‹‹ Columbia – Pediatric and Adult Care Redmond OVER 50,000 PEOPLE WILL LOSE Kirkland ‹‹ Enumclaw THEIR LIFELINE TO HEALTH CARE ‹‹ Federal Way & OTHER CRITICAL SERVICES. Seattle Bellevue ‹‹ Midway Columbia City ‹‹ Muckleshoot ELIMINATION OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP IssaquahIssaquah ‹‹ Northshore White Center WOMEN HAVE HEALTHY BABIES AND ‹‹ Vashon Island PREVENT PREMATURE BIRTHS—SAVING Renton ‹‹ White Center LIVES AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS Burien IN MORE-EXPENSIVE MEDICAL CARE. Vashon Island Vashon Island Sea-Tac Kent

Des Moines REDUCING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Auburn (LIKE WIC) THAT KEEP FAMILIES Federal Way FROM GOING HUNGRY. Muckleshoot

Tacoma Enumclaw ELIMINATION OF THE NURSE HOME VISITS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE Puyallup EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND NEW BABIES THAT HELP ENSURE EVERY BABY HAS A HEALTHY START TO LIFE.

health care system. The current funding sys- REDUCED ACCESS TO FAMILY While the crises is in King County now, the tem is grossly inadequate and leaves county PLANNING FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. eroding funding for public health services health departments scrambling to maintain has put every health department in this services every budget cycle. WSNA will con- tinue to be a leader in promoting funding for ELIMINATION OF GUN VIOLENCE state at risk. public health and public health nurses. PREVENTION PROGRAMS. While the crises is in King County now, the eroding funding for public health ser- need. Devastating reductions in public health REDUCED INVESTIGATION AND vices has put every health department in this programs across King County could include RESPONSE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES state at risk. The severity of this crisis and LIKE TUBERCULOSIS, WHOOPING the loss of Adult and Pediatric Primary Care potential for long-term impact on health in COUGH AND MEASLES. in South Seattle and North Seattle. our communities demand our immediate and The following clinics and satellite loca- far-reaching action. ■ tions are scheduled to close on December 31, 2014 if the County Council doesn’t intervene: • Auburn — — • Columbia – Pediatric and Adult Care WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW • Enumclaw Visit www.savepublichealth.com to get the latest information and find out what you can do:

• Federal Way Send a message to the King Engage your coworkers and • Midway County Council asking them to friends on the issue and help restore funding to public health raise awareness about the • Muckleshoot and keep clinics open. It’s importance of public health. • Northshore quick and easy using WSNA’s Download and When the legislature convenes automated email system. • Vashon Island share the ‘Save in January, public health • White Center We’ve already drafted Public Health’ flyer. funding is likely to be an a message to use, but issue and we need to fight An adequate, stable and long-term source remember to take a moment hard for a long-term, stable of public health funding is a top priority for to personalize it and share funding source to prevent this WSNA because public health and public your perspective as a nurse. kind of crisis in the future. health nursing are the foundation of our

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Introducing Heather I am incredibly excited by the opportunity Stephen-Selby to bring my energy and skills to the Washington State Nurses Association WSNA’s New Assistant Executive and to work with the dynamic and Director Nursing Practice, enthusiastic members of WSNA! Nurses Education & Research have an incredibly vital role in advocating for patients and safe patient care. By developing nurse leaders in our state, enhancing the continuing education of nurses, and maintaining the standards of our profession, I will be proudly working WSNA is excited to welcome nurs- the students can complete three years at the to support and strengthen the thousands of nurses in our state who provide ing leader Heather Stephen-Selby, MSN, community/technical college and take one excellent patient care every day. WSNA is ARNP-BC, RN as our new Assistant Execu- more year with a 4 year university to com- a leader in shaping the future of nursing tive Director of Nursing Practice, Education, plete their BSN. in Washington State and an example and Research. An advanced registered nurse practitioner nationally for how a state association can Heather brings an extensive background (ARNP), Heather has maintained her com- be an effective change agent. in education, curriculum development, grant mitment to direct patient care throughout Being part of the professional association management, and workforce planning to her career. In addition to her work in aca- has been part of my makeup since being a WSNA. Immediately prior to joining WSNA, demia, she has practiced as a Family Nurse student and I have valued this for we have she was serving as Acting Dean of Nursing Practitioner for over a decade and recently a voice at the table locally, nationally, and at Spokane Community College and previ- managed and supervised care of students at also for the next generation of nurses. I ously served as Dean of Allied Health and the Community Colleges of Spokane Student have been an active member of WSNA, Nursing at Renton Technical College from Health Clinic. including serving on WSNA’s Professional 2002 to 2013. During her tenure at Renton Heather’s demonstrated commitment Nursing and Health Care Council and Technical College, Heather fostered numer- to the development of a diverse and profes- Disaster & Emergency Preparedness ous curriculum advancements, started five sional nursing workforce, along with her Committee. I have also been a member new allied health programs, and managed lifelong passion for the practice of nursing, the British Columbia Nurses Association nine accrediting bodies. She also advanced make her uniquely qualified for this position. for a number of years. the learning needs of diverse populations by This is a period of dynamic change in creating integration of state of the art tech- the health care system and the nursing GET TO KNOW HEATHER nology in the learning laboratories, camera profession is rapidly evolving to meet systems, and high fidelity simulation. She Why did you choose nursing as a career? the growing health care needs of our became nationally recognized for integra- communities. As a practicing ARNP, I always wanted to be a nurse. As a small child, I tion of Basic Skills/ English as a Second Lan- staying current on trends in nursing spent many months in the hospital, and I believe practice, incorporating best practices, and guage co-teaching modules and curriculum there was an imprint left on me by the kindness maintaining a connection to the frontlines in both nursing and allied health programs. and compassion those nurses had for me. At the of health care delivery is critical to best Her grant writing and management efforts ripe old age of five, I declared that I wanted to be assist our profession. I have maintained netted over $7 million in health care grants a nurse. At seventeen, I entered a very traditional my commitment to direct patient care at the federal, state and local levels. three year hospital diploma program at Vancouver for over a decade, working in urgent care, Heather earned the WSNA Ethics and General Hospital in Canada – we lived right on the pediatrics and the first retail clinics in the Diversity Award in 2010 for creating oppor- hospital grounds, worked day one in the hospital, state. This past year, I managed care of tunities in nursing education for students every specialty, and you were not allowed to have students at the Community Colleges of kids or be married. with diverse backgrounds and developing Spokane Student Health Clinic. programs for English as a Second Language I was devoted, altruistic, compassionate, cared It is critically important to me and WSNA (ESL) students. She also received the Gov- about the human condition, and wanted social that we hear from members so we can ernor’s workforce award for her work with justice. The ability to help people and to touch ensure that we are responsive to the innovative integration of support services for people when they are at their very lowest or to changing landscape in nursing and today’s ESL students in nursing programs. be there when there is triumph was so powerful. health care environment. I am looking I loved the fact I could care for a person and help As Acting Dean of Nursing at Spo- forward to being a responsive resource them restore their health, but I was also acutely kane Community College for the past year, and strong advocate to all nurses in aware of the fact that not every person’s health Washington in the months to come. Heather worked closely with the faculty would be restored and death was part of life. As a to take on a new curriculum and adopt the — Heather Stephen-Selby DTA-MRP Associate Degree program where Continued next page Î

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seventeen year old student nurse, I held the hand to travel, camp, garden and I am a musician. I play through a category three hurricane, saw boats on of a dying patient for five hours and just listened, the bagpipes and yes, I have played for the Queen. land, and did 16 hour shifts for three days with no waited, and prayed for her gentle loving passing. outside communication on my birthday no less. I I knew this was the life I wanted as a nurse. Saying What’s your nursing background? was also reminded every day how important is to the Florence Nightingale Pledge, written for old use our nursing sixth sense and be an advocate Harper Hospital in Detroit in 1893, meant more After graduating from a hospital-based diploma for those who could not speak for themselves. to me in that moment than when we said upon program, I went on to work on an Intensive Care As a Director of Marketing and Education for a graduating nursing school. Unit. Within a couple years, just not being able to get enough of nursing, I was also working as a laser company I became familiar with cubical I discovered after graduation that my own clinical instructor at my alma mater. I later entered humor and learned how to be a hair stylist on grandmother’s grandmother worked with an RN-B program at the University of British cadavers so the physician’s I trained did not burn Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War. Columbia during a challenging time losing all my it! I was also reminded during that job that nurses After my great, great grandmother was disfigured hearing from a virus. There I became engaged in are gifted at communication, able to connect in a tent fire during the war, she maintained a close public and community health that later would be easily with all types of people. friendship with Florence. Sadly during a bombing a new pathway for me. I have seen some unusual circumstances as a during the Second World War all the mementos Family Nurse Practitioner, such as helping an and letters between the two were lost. It seems After completing my BSN, I moved to Texas to eleven year boy regain most of his hearing by that both genetics and destiny helped create my work in a NICU, eventually returning to Canada simply removing a nodule which turned out to passion for nursing. and back in acute care in a community hospital as a charge nurse. Somehow, the United States have a note inside. Still legible after six years in his ear, it read, “I love school”. Working in a retail How did you acquire your passion was my destiny and within six months, I had met clinic, I had a patient with sinusitis who had no for underserved and diverse my future husband at the mall while shopping for good deals (and he was a good deal). After we idea he had uncontrolled diabetes. I was reminded populations and social justice? were married, I ended up stuck in Canada thanks every day that 99% of the time the patient or While living in Texas I engaged in some difficult to a quirky law about where you get married so family knows something is going wrong but may nursing work around equality of care for female I took a position teaching for the University of not have the medical diagnosis. We just need to prisoners, the poor, and the babies born to these British Columbia, as the Assistant Director of the listen and use our assessment skills to figure it out! women. The inequality was evident and I had not Learning Center. It was the dawn of low fidelity I believe my biggest nursing adventure was experienced this in my work in British Columbia. simulation and case scenarios in the nursing diagnosing my daughter’s congenital heart I became more passionate about the needs of laboratories. Eventually immigration let me into defect at one month and becoming her lifelong those who did not have a voice. That was how Washington State where I took a job with Seattle advocate. Without training, communication and my commitment for teaching, diversity and the Central Community College as their Learning advocacy she would not be here today. As we all underserved was sparked and it pushed me Center Coordinator. There I developed learning know, nursing is not just a job, it’s an identity and toward pursing my Master’s degree at Seattle modules, camera systems and support services a calling that I take pride in every single day. ■ University which was a perfect fit. for our English as a Second Language learners.

During my tenure at Renton Technical College, I I later took over the Learning Center at Seattle dealt with a highly diverse nursing student body, University where the oddest thing happened, a comprised of 80% non-native speakers/not born recruitment agency called. Before I knew it, I was in the USA (and 60% with the same demographics doing marketing and education for a medical in the allied health programs). I had learned laser company. Feeling the pull to return to the that these students needed cultural inclusion education world, I served as the Dean of Allied for themselves and faculty as their needs were Health and Nursing at Renton Technical College very different than a traditional nursing program. for over 11 years before stepping in as Acting Dean Through my work to match our education program of Nursing at Spokane Community College. to the needs of our very diverse student body, I I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities and became nationally known for being innovative, experiences that have brought me here and that creative and thinking outside the box to create a will help me be effective in making a difference for positive, interactive and critical thinking graduate. nurses in Washington. I also want to offer an early I’m excited to bring this passion to WSNA. thank you to everyone welcoming me to WSNA, sharing knowledge and expertise with me, and Who are you outside of work & WSNA? helping me hit the ground running. I am a mother of a 15 year old daughter, 13 year old son and a 7 year old son who keep me more than Any interesting adventures busy as a soccer chauffer and who have created along the way? an avid sports fan. I am such an avid fan that I Nursing is always an adventure and I’ve acquired volunteered for the Vancouver Olympics where I some interesting skills and great stories along the learned to say hello and good bye in 15 languages. way. In Texas, I learned I was allergic to fire ants For 22 years, I’ve been married to a great guy who (during a job interview), how to drive a stick shift has learned to roll with my love of nursing. I love

18 The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 www.wsna.org NURSING PRACTICE National Association of Hispanic Nurses

New Western Washington Chapter of National Association of Hispanic Nurses FOCUS ON MALPRACTICE PREVENTION

By Linda Tieman RN MN FACHE Executive Director, Washington Center for Nursing

About 756,000 Hispanics and Latinos live in Wash- ington State, making up approximately 11 percent of the state’s total population, as well as 17 percent of the 54 million Hispanics and Latinos in the United States, according to the Pew Hispanic Center. The 2% Latino/Hispanic nursing workforce in our state, however, does not reflect the ethnic and cultural composition of the population. To change that, a group of Latino/Hispanic nurses have recently formed the official Western Washington chap- ter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (WW-NAHN), the professional association committed to promoting the professionalism of Hispanic nurses by providing equal access to educational, profes- sional and economic opportunities for Hispanic/Latino nurses, as well as improving the quality of health and nursing care of Hispanics/Latinos. WW-NAHN’s goal is to advance the health of Hispanic/Latino com- munities in Washington State by supporting the education, leadership and practice efforts of Hispanic/Latino nurses and students. It is an inclusive WSNA members can save 50% on the cost organization, open to Latino/Hispanic nurses and nursing students as of risk management CE modules well as all nurses and nursing students from all backgrounds. Increasing the racial and ethnic diversity of nursing students and Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (LWW) is providing faculty in Washington is one of the priorities identified in the Imple- NSO’s Nursing Association partner members with mentation Recommendations to the Master Plan for Nursing Education a special 50% discount on the cost of the new in Washington State. The recommendation planted the seeds of WCN’s Focus on Malpractice Protection risk management Diversity Initiative, a component of which is the diversity mentoring courses. Risk Management modules cover pilot program. malpractice legal case studies, license protection WW-NAHN’s President Ellie Marsh, RN, BSN and current MN student claims, and courses related to communication at University of Washington School of Nursing, joined the mentoring strategies for nursing professionals, with new program’s advisory committee in 2012 and has been participating since then. Along with other key leaders, she will be serving on the Diver- modules being added continuously. All course sity Advisory team for the Academic Progression in Nursing Project in matter was developed by NSO & CNA and resides Washington State, funded by the second $300,000 grant from the Robert online at www.NursingCenter.com/NSOFocusOnMalpractice. Wood Johnson Foundation. Since its kickoff in May, WW-NAHN members have established bylaws, set up a new Facebook page and are planning to launch their website; WSNA members can save 10% on the cost in the next few months, they will continue forming partnerships with of NSO professional liability insurance. more academic and health care institutions. They plan to offer a series of resources, starting with a scholarship attainment workshop in the When WSNA members complete 6 contact hours fall, where students will tune up their essay-writing skills. The group through the Focus on Malpractice Prevention is also working on establishing a scholarship for nursing students from program, CNA, the underwriter of NSO’s underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. professional liability insurance program, will grant WW-NAHN’s founders have shown tremendous dedication and pas- individual policyholders a 10% non-cumulative risk sion for increasing the diversity of the nursing workforce. Our collabora- management premium credit for up to three years. tion will be essential to supporting the creation of a workforce that better mirrors the people who live here. Earn CE Credits Now ❱❱ For questions about WW-NAHN, email Ellie at: [email protected] and follow Western Washington-NAHN on Facebook. www.nursingcenter.com/home/focuspage.asp?pageID=12

www.wsna.org The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 19 NURSING PRACTICE Photos from Staffing & Patient Safety Summit STAFFING & PATIENT SAFETY SUMMIT

Several hundred nurses from WSNA and SEIU Healthcare 1199NW joined together on Saturday, June 7th for education, networking and advocacy in the fight for safe staffing.With nurses from across the state, different hospitals and different unions finding common ground and com- mon experiences, attendees were able to gain a better understanding of the scope of problem and the multitude of ways that WSNA & SEIU 1199 are working to ensure that nurses can deliver quality patient care. Speakers and education sessions covered important topics such as the economic case for safe staffing, legal work around rest breaks, legislative efforts and advo- cacy skills. Nurses were energized by the day, but perhaps more importantly, each attendee left with an action plan so they could continue the fight for safe staffing beyond the one day conference.

Above: Rep. Dawn Morrell, RN delivers a keynote address

Left: Janice Ellis, who presented a session on "Quality of Care, Nurses' Work Schedules, & Fatigue" Below: WSNA Assistant Executive Director of Government Relations Anne Tan Piazza, co-presenting a breakout session with Rep. Tami Green

Above: WSNA Communications Specialist Lillie Cridland with SEIU Communications Director Linneae Riesen, who co-presented a session on "Sharing Our Stories" Right: Nurses from Harborview Medical Center

20 The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 www.wsna.org LABOR RELATIONS ALSO IN THIS SECTION AFT Convention ------22 Victory at PeaceHealth Southwest - - - - - 23 WSLC Convention ------24

Whatcom Hospice RNs Join WSNA Bargaining Unit at St. Joseph’s Bellingham

By Tara Goode, BA, BSN, RN WSNA Nurse Organizer

It all began with an idea. The idea was that nurses uniting together to support each other in their workplace can also improve their ability to advocate for their patients and their They advocated for themselves, their profession without fear of retribution. Was it just a dream or would it actually come true? profession, and their patients, and they For the nurses at Whatcom Hospice, it did. It was no easy feat to join with their nursing did it with dignity and strength. colleagues at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. The months-long process of organizing themselves into a cohesive unit was filled with obstacles and challenges, but through it all, the local unit officers at St. Joe’s, WSNA staff led by Nurse Representative Barbara Friesen, and community supporters had their back. PeaceHealth administration launched an unprecedented and aggressive campaign to divide the nurses’ opinions in an attempt to weaken their resolve. But they completely miscalculated how their own staff would respond. Instead, the majority of nurses came together even more. And the nurses at the main hospital joined in with messages of support and encouragement, wanting to welcome them into their bargaining unit. On September 25, 2013, the Hospice nurses voted to be represented by WSNA. On June 24, 2014, after several months of contentious negotiations, a tentative agreement was reached that would bring them into the St. Joseph Medical Center bargaining unit. The Whatcom Hospice nurses cast their votes alongside nurses from all over the hospital who voted them into their contract. The local unit officers were fantastic, as questions were asked and concerns addressed with professionalism and respect. The nurses from Whatcom Hospice who saw this process through have a lot to be proud of. It was an honor for me to play a small role and be witness to nurses doing what they do best: being advocates. They advocated for themselves, their profession, and their patients, and they did it with a dignity and strength that makes me proud to call myself a nurse. ■

www.wsna.org The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 21 LABOR RELATIONS AFT Convention

Momentum & Energy The Registered Nurse committee was The energy and momentum from Conven- led by UFT Vice President of Private Sec- tion is electric. There will be many opportu- at AFT Convention tor & Non-NYC DOE Members, Co-chair of nities in the coming months for you to plug AFT’s RN PPC, Anne Goldman (Chair) and into campaigns and actions to fight forward By Kelly D. Trautner Director, AFT Nurses and Health Professionals Executive Board Member of Southwest Sub- and reclaim the promise of quality healthcare urban Federation of Teachers Donna Rehm in America! ■ (Recording Secretary). The Healthcare com- Although AFT Convention is over, the mittee was led by Second Vice President of momentum and energy created in Los AFT Connecticut and AFT Healthcare PPC From July 11 – 14, WSNA delegates joined Angeles leaves us on fire and moving member Jean Morningstar (Chair) and with attendees from across the country forward with exciting and challenging President of AFT Healthcare-Maryland and for the AFT Convention in Los Angeles. work. For those who missed Convention, AFT Healthcare PPC member Debra Perry The delegates worked on issues within here are some highlights. (Recording secretary). the AFT Nurses and Health Professionals divisions and engaged with the broader WE ARE NOW AFT NURSES AND AFT membership on health care issues, OTHER HIGHLIGHTS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS including safe staffing and patient safety. One of the early items of business for del- Other highlights of the 2014 Convention Since affiliating with AFT in 2013, the egates was a constitutional modification that include our Divisional Meeting, where 2014 Convention marks the first time changed our division name from AFT Health- speaker Shannon Brownlee talked about that WSNA has been able to engage in the decision-making process for our care to AFT Nurses and Health Professionals. quality healthcare and the strain placed on national union. Held biennially, delegates This change is really exciting as our union patients and caregivers from excessive and propose and vote on resolutions and continues to be a leading voice for nurses and unnecessary procedures. Ms. Brownlee is hold elections for AFT offices. health professionals in the nation. Currently author of the book Overtreated: Why Too we are the second largest union representing Much Medicine is Making Us Sicker and WSNA Delegates to the AFT Convention Registered Nurses. Poorer. AFT Vice President and Wisconsin (elected to serve by WSNA membership): FNHP President Candice Owley presented • Marty Avey • Anita Stull RESOLUTIONS a proclamation to outgoing division director • Julia Barcott • Terry Surratt Mary MacDonald in recognition of her years • Renata Bowlden • Marcie Turpin Delegates considered dozens of resolutions • DeaDea Brickert • John Tweedy of service to our union. at Convention, many of them relating to the • Joshua Chatman • Julia Weinberg Our division also hosted a breakfast, work done every day by members of the • Susan Jacobson where AFT Vice President and HPAE Presi- Nurses and Health Professionals division. • YunYun Lu dent Ann Twomey presented Teresa Brown Many of these resolutions were advanced • Sonja Miller with a communications award. A critical care to convention floor by the Registered Nurse nurse and NY Times blogger, Brown spoke and Healthcare committees. Delegates from to delegates about changes that could make our division were so impressive, speaking to our healthcare system a better place. During the Convention, AFT held the resolutions in an articulate and profes- Most climactic for many was the celebra- their Communications Awards sional manner. tion of the growth of our division following reception. WSNA was honored to Action taken on these resolutions will last year’s affiliation of 35,000 nurses belong- be recognized with five awards, guide our work for the next two years. ing to the National Federation of Nurses and including the prestigious Award of Notable resolutions addressed at Conven- Excellence, which honors the very its affiliate nurses associations in Montana, tion include those addressing creation of best work across all categories. Ohio, Oregon and Washington. Some 200 a healthcare system that puts patient care delegates from the Nurses and Health Pro- • Award of Excellence: The above profits, for-profit hospitals, safe staff- fessionals division, about half of whom were Washington Nurse ing, HCAHPS, the role of advanced practice first time attendees, marched into the con- • 1st place (tie ) for Best Original nurses in healthcare, multi-jurisdictional Illustration or Photo: Sacred vention hall carrying signs and swathing the licensure, medication administration by Heart Informational Picket stage, as President Weingarten led a celebra- school personnel, and many more. • 1st place for Best Organizing tion by convention delegates of the growth of Materials: “Launchpad” (New our union to over 1.6 million members. Licensee Newsletter) • 2nd place (tie) for Best Periodical Publication: The Washington Nurse

Kelly Trautner is the new Director of AFT Nurses and Health Professionals. She previously served as Deputy • 3rd place for Best Design / Layout: Executive Director of the Ohio Nurses Association. Many WSNA staff and members have had the pleasure of 2013 Washington State Nurses working with Kelly through our close partnership and collaboration in establishing and growing the National Convention Guidebook Federation of Nurses.

22 The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 www.wsna.org LABOR RELATIONS Victory at PeaceHealth Southwest

A Resounding Victory limited to our local unit though. I know that nurses GOING GREEN everywhere are striving to give the best possible for Nurses and Unity care to patients. For members represented by WSNA for collective bargaining... By Steven Hawkins, RN Together we can build a future where the opinions Membership Coordinator and wisdom of nurses is valued by both our PCU Unit Representative management and our community. Imagine how Negotiating Team Member wsna-negotiated much better it would be if next time management employment wanted to do something like mandate the color contracts The victory we have achieved of our scrubs or create a new unit, they first came at PeaceHealth Southwest to the nurses and asked what we thought. What Washington Medical Center if we could show them that the best way to solve For several years, WSNA has made (PHSW) is extraordinary. Through problems or implement change at a hospital is by your contract available both for including nurses in the decision making process collective action, with the voice immediate download on your Local from the very start and acting on our advice? of solidarity, the nurses of PHSW Unit website and sending you a CD- Think how much easier it will be to push issues have just achieved our greatest win ROM disk in the mail. We recognize at conference committee and in the grievance since we first formed our WSNA that fewer people are finding the CD process when management knows they are Local Unit over 15 years ago. dealing with a highly engaged and unified group format to be useful anymore, and of nurses who are supported by the community production costs and postage rates Over the last two and are going to stand together for what’s right. have increased over time. In an effort years, we experienced to be conservative with your dues layoffs, cuts to benefits, If we stay engaged, if we continue to grow our money and to act responsibly toward staffing cuts and other organization, our solidarity and our strength, if changes that degraded the environment, we're adapting to nurses keep stepping up and doing what they our working conditions. can to help, together we can teach management the times and discontinuing the CDs. Management tried to to view us as a valuable partner in solving the From now on, as soon as your con- push us down and balance their budget on the challenges our hospital faces. Nurses at PHSW tract is ready for distribution, we will backs of nurses, but they found out what happens are now working together, with an unprecedented post it to your Local Unit website when you challenge nurses. enthusiasm and unity, to make PHSW known as and send you a postcard in the mail— the best hospital in the region for both patients We unite and push back. Over the last year we as well as an email if we have your and nurses. have doubled our membership. Dozens of nurses personal email address on file—to let signed up as unit reps to help us organize and you know it is available. For mem- communicate with our members. We didn’t just bers who require a printed copy of grow our numbers, we became highly engaged in Doing what you can matters because their contract and are unable to print the issues and actions. We learned to speak with the union is not the WSNA staff. a copy from the website, we will mail a unified voice louder than ever before. It’s us — the nurses of WSNA. one to you at your request. And now with our new contract, the benefits of belonging to a strong union have been made To find your contract, visit your clear. Our EIB is secure. We got fair raises. We I know that what we’re doing here can work WSNA Local Unit webpage at strengthened our seniority rights for any future anywhere. When my coworkers ask me how they can help, I tell them that there are many ways www.wsna.org/union. layoffs. We added rules that provide for a saner process during any restructures. We strengthened they can get involved and I would urge anyone If we do not have your personal email our safe staffing language, improved the staffing in WSNA to start taking a few steps towards being address on file, contact our member- concern forms, and made transparent the process more engaged. Volunteer to become a Grievance ship department! It's the best way to for dealing with them. Officer. When Local Unit elections are held, run for keep abreast of what's happening in an office. Attend one of the various conferences This hasn’t been a victory just for us, it has been throughout the year for nursing or labor issues, your Local Unit and around Washing- a victory for WSNA and the labor movement as a most of which are pretty fun and WSNA often pays ton State. whole. I’ve heard from WSNA and AFT staff that your travel expenses. There’s a wide range of ways unions across the state and nation are impressed you can help, and even some that require little by what we’ve achieved. We’ve shown that the ongoing time commitment. time is ripe for workers to unite, protect their rights, and demand fair treatment by their employers. Doing what you can matters because the union is not the WSNA staff. It’s us, the nurses of WSNA. We have achieved a lot, but there’s much more At PeaceHealth Southwest, we’ve recently had that we can do. Building membership and getting a whirlwind of activity and a great contract as a better contract are only steps toward our true a result. It’s up to us to make sure we keep that goal: making PHSW the best hospital in the region momentum moving forward. ■ for nurses to work and patients to heal. It’s not

www.wsna.org The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 23 LABOR RELATIONS WSLC Convention

REGARDING SAFE STAFFING LEVELS IN HEALTHCARE Resolution 7 WHEREAS, a leading cause of death in this country is preventable medical errors, surgical deaths and hospital-acquired infections, and at least 400,000 lives are lost in hospitals every year that can be prevented but hospitals are not adequately addressing the root causes; and WHEREAS, safe staffing standards and nurse-to-patient ratios ensure patient safety; and WHEREAS, current health services research continues to demonstrate that higher numbers of Registered Nurses available to care for patients lead to better patient outcomes with less morbidity, mortality and fewer complications; and WHEREAS, improvements in safety of staff, job satisfaction and reduction of workplace injuries have also been directly linked to higher nurse retention and staffing levels; and WHEREAS, development of minimum nurse staffing standards and implementation of staffing plans for nursing services are essential to WSNA delegate Annie Neil proposed a resolution on safe staffing, which was passed. ensure that the classifications, skills, experiences and numbers of health care professionals providing direct patient care are sufficient to meet the needs of patients; now, therefore, be it WSNA Nurses Join with Labor RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, support safe Community to Promote Safe staffing legislation and/or other safe staffing public policies to safeguard Staffing and Patient Safety the public and support Registered Nurses and other health care personnel providing direct patient care.

At the Washington State Labor Council Convention REGARDING IMPLICATIONS OF FATIGUE ON PATIENT, NURSE AND HEALTH CARE WORKER SAFETY At the annual Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) Convention, Resolution 8 WSNA nurses joined with hundreds of other union members from WHEREAS, use of extended work shifts, overtime, missed breaks, and across the state to set priorities for WSLC in the coming year. With inadequate staff scheduling has escalated as hospitals respond to 47 resolutions passed, it was an active day filled with dialogue on increasing patient care needs and economic constraints; and important issues. The resolutions included legislative priorities for WHEREAS, the Institute of Medicine and other recent empirical research WSLC, positions on federal issues, and policies directing future work. has demonstrated that risks of nurses making a patient error are Working with other healthcare unions, WSNA members helped significantly increased when work shifts are longer than twelve hours, when nurses work overtime, when they work without rest breaks or when move two resolutions forward, addressing safe staffing and impli- they work more than forty hours per week; and cations of fatigue. WSNA member Annie Neal from PeaceHealth WHEREAS, the well-documented hazards associated with sleep-deprived Southwest was a strong advocate for nurses and patients, providing physicians resulted in changes to staff rotation policies; and excellent remarks during her proposal of the resolution on safe staff- WHEREAS, no state or federal regulations restrict the number of hours a ing. The resolution was readily adopted by the convention delegates. nurse may voluntarily work in twenty-four hours or in a seven-day period, The following WSNA members and staff did a great job of repre- even though such laws and regulations exist for air traffic controllers, train senting nurses and advocating for our patients: engineers, truck drivers, airline pilots and flight attendants, and resident physicians; and • Judy Huntington (WSNA staff ) WHEREAS, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements • Margaret Conley (WSNA staff ) clearly articulates the obligation of registered nurses to act in a manner • Fran Costello (formerly Fran Bouck) that is consistent with maintaining patient and personal safety; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Nurse Practice Act clearly states the • Jayson Dick (WSNA staff ) obligation of registered nurses to act in a manner that is consistent with • Lori Bethay maintaining patient and personal safety; now, therefore, be it • Julia Barcott RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, support communication and other strategies to increase awareness of RNs, health • Hanna Welander (WSNA staff ) care workers, managers, employers, policy makers and the public of the • Judy Marken (WSNA staff ) dangerous impact of fatigue on patient, nurse and public safety; and, be it finally • Annie Neil RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, supports • Rebecca Long efforts to advocate for legislative and regulatory policy to minimize work- related fatigue for nurses and health care workers to ensure patient safety.

❱❱ For a full list of passed resolutions, visit The Stand at http://wslc.org/2014res.htm.

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LOCATION Campbell’s Resort 104 W Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816 Chelan is located near the center of Washington State, just 180 miles east of Seattle and 160 miles west of Spokane. Major airline service is available from Wenatchee, 36 miles to the south. 2014 WSNA Chelan and the surrounding area are home to a water park, four golf courses, and numerous E&GW wineries. The small downtown area, just steps from the resort, features shops, cafes and bars, Leadership and a riverfront park. ACCOMMODATIONS Conference To make room reservations, contact Campbell’s at 800.553.8225 or 509.682.2561, and refer- ence registration group code: WSNA. SEPTEMBER 28-30, 2014 Note that room cost is not included in event CAMPBELL'S RESORT, CHELAN registration fee. Rooms can also be reserved online at www.campbellsresort.com.

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www.wsna.org The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 27 2014 Leadership Conference Agenda

SUNDAY, SEPT 28 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Early Registration

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fall Local Unit Council Meeting All are encouraged to attend.

MONDAY, SEPT 29 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast / Visit the Vendors

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Labor History: Where We’ve Been Judy Huntington, MN, RN, Executive Director, WSNA

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Building Our Power for the Future Rick Kuplinski, Deputy Director, Department of Organization and Field Services, AFT

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch / Visit the Vendors

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. A Essential Skills in Organizing Education Sessions Rick Kuplinski, Deputy Director, Department of Organization and Field Services, AFT

B Empowering RNs to Take on the Issues Travis Elmore, BSN, RN, RN-BC, Nurse Representative, WSNA Ed Zercher, BSN, RN, Nurse Representative, WSNA

C Political Advocacy & Community Outreach Sofia Aragon, JD, RN, Senior Governmental Affairs Advisor, WSNA Richard Burton, Political Action Coordinator, WSNA

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break / Visit the Vendors

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. A Essential Skills in Organizing Education Sessions Rick Kuplinski, Deputy Director, Department of Organization and Field Services, AFT

B Raising Your Voice: Public Speaking Training Lillie Cridland, Communications Specialist, WSNA Anne Tan Piazza, Asst. Executive Director of Governmental Affairs & Operations, WSNA

C Social Media Training Hanna Welander, BSN, RN, Nurse Representative, WSNA

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Group Photo Wear Your WSNA T-Shirt!

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Break / Visit the Vendors

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception / Labor Jeopardy!

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Cabinet on E&GW Awards Banquet Awards Banquet Come dressed as Florence Nightingale or your favorite figure from nursing history! (optional)

TUESDAY, SEPT 30 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast / Visit the Vendors

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Greetings from State & National Labor Leaders National Federation of Nurses Washington State Labor Council AFT

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Next Steps in Health Reform Sofia Aragon, JD, RN, Senior Governmental Affairs Advisor, WSNA Amy Clary, Assistant Director, AFT Healthcare

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break / Visit the Vendors / Check Out

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Looking Toward the Future: Applying New Skills Rick Kuplinski, Deputy Director, Department of Organization and Field Services, AFT

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Our Future is Ours Judy Huntington, MN, RN, Executive Director, WSNA

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District News

King County Nurses Association District 2

King County Nurses Association extends hearty congratulations to the 2014 Shining Star Award winners! KCNA presented the awards at their Annual Meeting & Spring Banquet, held May 8 at Beach Club at Shilshole Bay in Seattle. Shining Star awards are presented annually to two or three members nominated by their peers as exceptional nurses. Also nominated are health care organizations that most effectively support nurses and/or serve the community.

THIS YEAR'S WINNERS ARE:

Kate Bracy, BA, MS, NP works as Nursing Staff Development Specialist for Public Health, Seattle & King University of Washington; Julie Ann Keating, Shoreline Community College; County. She has been a nurse for 33 Victoria Sek, Shoreline Community College; Muhamed Kungira, UW/Bothell; years, beginning with a fellowship Anna McIntyre, University of Washington; Darla Chapman, University of at the University of Minnesota in an Washington; Kate Teela, Seattle University; Wendell Sylvester, Seattle Central interdisciplinary training program Community College; Lindsey Parden, Seattle University; and Kindra Andreas, for adolescent health. Kate earned Seattle Central Community College. a Master's in Family Nursing and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate while working for the Minnesota áá Short bios of these students are on the KCNA website at www.kcnurses.org. Department of Health. She worked as a psychiatric nurse, Director of Clinical Services at Face to Face Health & Counseling Services, Director of Training in Maternal Child Health and Nursing Supervisor for psychiatric health services at the King County Jail. In her current position, she has directed clinical services at a community clinic that serves adolescents, and has managed Inland Empire Nurses Association a public health primary care clinic in downtown Seattle. Kate is a skilled District 4 educator, and has designed an orientation to Public Health that defines care delivery within the context of population-based care, differentiating Happy Summer! for new employees the role of public health in the provision of health care. It has been a busy year for the Inland Empire Nurses Association starting Kiko Van Zandt, RN, BSN, CRRN has with our annual Legislative Reception last October, Nurse Legislative Day been a nurse at Seattle Children's in February, March CE dinner and workshop, and finishing the year with our Hospital for 35 years, beginning Spring Gala on May 8. We appreciate members’ support of these activities with inpatient rehabilitation and and encourage those who haven’t attended to consider doing so during the later transferring to the outpatient 2014-2015 season. Check our website frequently at www.spokanenurses.org unit. She works hand-in-hand with for dates and registration information about upcoming events. the other team members to follow treatment plans and provides the In regard to upcoming activities with your Inland Empire Nurses Association, follow-up and life skills needed after summer is our time to relax, and hopefully for you and your families as well. hospitalization. Her work experiences with patients with physical disabilities Be sure to mark your calendars for our Annual Legislative Reception this fall created a passion for finding ways to engage them in physical activity, and on October 21, 5:30-8:00 PM, at Luigi’s Restaurant in Spokane. We are also in the mid-80s she mentored a group of teenagers who joined a wheelchair hoping to coordinate with WSNA for a continuing education event in March race group. As a master swimmer, Kiko then had the idea of forming and 2015 – more info will come this fall. coaching a group of disabled swimmers that would set goals, work hard to —Bobbi Woodward, BSN, RN achieve their goals, and learn to be part of a team. Today, Shadow Seals is the only group in the U.S. focusing solely on swimmers with disabilities. As Shadow Seals coach, Kiko's vision to create competitive opportunities for athletes with disabilities has been realized.

Congratulations to the 12 outstanding nursing students who received KCNA scholarships of $2,500 each for the 2014-15 school year. This year’s recipients are (pictured from left to right): Michelle Pui-Yan Yip, University of Washington; Seungeun Park, University of Washington; Tshering Sherpa,

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WHATCOM COUNTY DIXON, ANGELA NEECE, COLLEEN DRENNAN, JUNIPER MCENTEE, SARAH SPOKANE / ADAMS / DONNELL, TERESA NORGAARD, AMANDA DUNHAM, TRACY MCMAHILL, CHRISTIE BEAM, ANNE LINCOLN / PEND DOUGLAS, NANCY OFTEDAHL, KARI FANCHER, KIMBERLY MELLGREN, ROSE CARPENTER, SUSAN OREILLE COUNTIES DUBENDORF, LAURA OLSEN, KATIE FINK, JESSICA MENARD, JUDITH CONNOR, CHRISTINE ALBEE, ADA DUNCAN, SARA OLTHOFF, SHEILA FULLINGTON, TELISE METZGER, TAMMY COOK, DENISE ANDERSON, DENISE EAKER, COLLEEN PACE, HANNAH FURGISON, WINONA MOLLER, MARY DEUTSCH, CAROLINE ANDERSON, TIFFANY ELLIS, SUE PERCOSKY, MICHELE GEIGER, REBECCA MURKEN, HOLLY DICESARE, GUY ANECONE, BARBARA FISCHER, MEGAN PETERSON, JULIE GESSLER, BRITTNI MURKEN, JAMIE FISHER, AMANDA ARMSTRONG, RHIANNON FOX, JANIS PILGRIM, MORGAN GLASER, TRESA NASSOZI, SAMALIE FLARRY, DAVE ARUTYUNYAN, FRANCIS, ROSALYN PLAPINGER, JENNIFER GOLDEN, VICTORIA NEELEY, MARIA GREGORY, KELLEY YELIZAVETA FRICK, ALEXIS POCHEPAN, SUSAN GOPSHA, YULIYA NERISSA, NADIA GUTHRIE, RAINA CARREN BACHMAN, NICHOLE GAGE, MARIAH PORRITT, KRISTINE GREEN, BRANDON NGUYEN, SOPHIA HANCOCK, MARY BAUMAN, JOHN GALPO, IMELDA RAY, RON HALL, MASHEL NOVOTNY, PEGGY HARTDEGEN, TERAH BAXTER, GENEVIEVE GANDERT, KIRAH RISTINE, ELIZABETH HAMILTON, CLEOPATRA OLIVER, GAIL HEUSER, JILL BEACH, KATHLEEN GARDNER, LEIGH SAUVAGE, EMMA HANER, BRADIE PALMERA, NEIL HICKS, KATE BROWN, KRISTY GARRETT, CHRISTA SCHAFER, KEITH HEATON, GABRIELLE PAPAZIAN-BOYCE, DAVID HINKELMAN, NANCY BROWN, QUINTON GEIGER, MATTHEW SCHARFENBERG, DANA HERLAMBANG, EKA PAULSON, MARIAN KAEMINGK, BROOKE CHRISTOPFEL, BRADLEY GILBERT, TERRY SCHMIDT, MARGOT HERR, REBECCA PAYMASTER, JENNIFER KIMMEL, JANA COLOMBINI, JESSICA GILLETTE, JENNIFER SCHOENKOPF, ASHLEY HO, CINDIE PERHAM, KRISTI LEIDAL, MICHELLE COY, ANGUS GORDON, JENNIFER SCHWARTZ, CHERIE HONCULADA, PETERSON, KEITH CRESS, DEBORAH MEY, ASHTON VANITY GAYLE GRAHAM, COLLEEN SCHWARTZ, DEBRA PETROV, HELEN DAVENPORT, CATHERINE NORTON, ALISON HOSTAGER, EMILY GREEN, KYLEE SEKIJIMA, MARGARET PETTIGREW, JAMES DAVIS, HOLLY PEDERSEN, TRACI IVES, HANNAH GUBBELS, ANN-LISA SHEIKH, GERI PHILLIPS, CATHERINE DIMARIA, CARRIE PERONA, MARY JARCHOW, MICHELLE HABERLACH, LISA SHEIMO, KASSIM PICKERING, DANA DOTSON, JENNIFER PLOEGER, MARY JASAN, THEREASA HALASKA, HEATHER SIEKKINEN, KELSEY PULIDO, REYAN DUNN, MONICA RICHARDS, TALITHA JATAMOSA, RAFFY HAMILTON, KELSEY SLONECKER, AMY RANDISI, TARA DURIO, ROWENA RODGERS, MARGARET JOHNSON, DEANA HARRIS, SARAH SORIA, RAMON RASMUSSEN, RAYMOND ERWERT, JACQUELINE SCHRAMER, CATHERINE JONES, TYNECE HAW, MARY SPENCER, STEFANY REDDEN, CASSANDRA EVANS, JAVANA SHENK, DIANA KAMKE, AUTUMN HERNANDEZ, MARTHA STERCHO, SUZANNA ROBERTS, JULIE FLETCHER, ALISHA STRICKLAND, SAMUEL KARABAICH, NIKKI HUANG, BRENDA SUMANTI, CHRISTIAN ROGADO, ZENITH FREDIN, COLBY SUDDABY, AMBER KENDZIORA, JOANNE HULTENGREN, ERIC SVITEK, ZUZANA ROTH, AMY GARTRELL, MELODY TADLOCK, NANCY KIM, ERIN HUMPHREY, MELISSA SWANSON, ANDREW ROYCE, ROSEMARY GRIGGS, DEE DEE TAYLOR, TRACY KIMANI, PETER HUSSEY, ALLISON SY, ALLAN RUIZ, SANDY HAINES, ALYSSA TAYLOR, WENDI KIMBERLY, CASSANDRA IMPERIALE, STEPHANIE TAYLOR, MEGAN RUSSELL, ALEXIS HANCE, JOANNE TOBIASON, CINDY KNIGHT, CHRISTINA JAMES, GINNY TEETER, LISA SACLOLO, YUMI HAUGEN, JULIE VANDERPOL, BRANDY KOBE, BEVERLY JENSEN, ANDREA TOMITA, MICHELLE SAMONTE, JANICE HENDERSON, AMITA WEITZEL, KAREN KUCHMIY, YELLA JOHNSON, EMILY VANDERLOO, MOLLIE SARACENO, KIERSTEN HUYNH, BRENDA WILBUR, DAVID LENDT, GLORIA KAO, DARAVAN VISAYA, TRACI SCHUMOCK, PATRICIA JOHNSON, KRISTIN WYNJA, GARY LITTLER, CHARITY KELLY, NANCY WEBSTER, CASSANDRA SEGUBAN, RICHARD KAYSER, MAXWELL ZACKEL, CASSANDRA LLOYD, RACHEL KEMP, AMY WEGER, GINA SMITH, TRINA KEATTS, TODD ZASLOW, HELENE LLOYD, SAMANTHA KLEIN, ALLEGRA WELBURN, REBECCA STEPHENS, CHRISTINA KIILSGAARD, STEPHANIE LONG, MICHAEL KNUDSON, GALEN WELLS, BRIANNA TAYLOR, LAUREN KING, DARYL KING COUNTY LOUDERMILK, AMANDA KNUTSON, MARIT WHITE, ANGELA TORRES, LAUREN LARSON, RAYNA ADAMS, NICOLE LUCAS, CARMILA MAY KORRECKT, KATRINA WHITNEY, LINDSEY TRAYNOR, AARON LAWSON, SHAWN APPLEMAN, KATHRYN LUCENTI, ASHTAN KULESA, CHRISAN WILMS, SARAH TURNER, YVETTE LEAVEY, VICKI AROLA, ERJA LUEDEMAN, LISA KURUP, REVATHY WOLDEGIORGIS, TSELOT VOCHOT, VALENTINA LEWELLEN, JESSICA BADCON, ANGELA LYNN, ALYSSA KVAMME, SONJA WRIGHT, TAMMY VOIGT, JESSICA LONG, JULIE BADIBANGA, PACHA MALLET, CAROLINE LATTA, LINDA YANG, NELLIE WAIGI, LYDIA LORAAS, KIMBERLY BARFIELD, NATHAN MANAOIS, RAY JEROME LEVERNIER, SARI YERION, DECKY WALIA, ISHPINDER MCCARRIE, DEENA BATTAGLIA, ELIZABETH MANUEL, TEODORO LEVIN, AMY ZANKER, HEIDI WALKER, CHERRY MCINTYRE, ROBIN BELGARD, ERICA MAXWELL, CASEY LIENHARD, MEGAN WITZEL, JEANNETTE MONGAN, JOAN BELTER, ELLEN MBURU, PATIENCE LITTLE, ALISSA PIERCE COUNTY MOORE, BROOKE BENNETT, RACHEL MCAULEY, JACQUELINE LOVETT, JULIE ANDERSON, MELISSA MOSS, LAURA BERKELEY, LAINE MCCUTCHEON, STACEY LVOV, ELENA ARANGO, ROSALIND MYREN, CARLENE BOKMA, JULIA MCDONALD, LAURA MACARAIG, KARL BACALSO, LINDA BOLICK, JOSEPHINE MAINA, LUCY BAKARI, KHADIJAH BOND, ELEANOR MANNING, KEREN BALDWIN, SANDRA BRADFORD, KATHERINE MARDIS, LORI BALLA, MELISSA BRANDSTETTER, SHELLEY MARQUES, AMANDA BARTSCH, BRENDA NOTICE: MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION & EMPLOYMENT STATUS CHANGES BROWN, JUDITH MCKEAGUE, TERESA BIRNEL, JENNIFER BRUNO, JESSICA It is the responsibility of each nurse to notify the Washington State Nurses Association of MCNAUGHTON, MARY BOE, TODD CABBIGAT, TERESITA any change in work status which may include, but is not limited to: name, address, phone MCNEAL, ELINOR BOLT, KRISTINE CARVALHO, ANGELA number, FTE increase or decrease, leave of absence, medical leave, maternity leave, leaving MCWHINNIE, MARY BROWN, VICKIE CHURCH, STEPHANIE or joining a bargaining unit. This change must be done in writing either by using a Change of MEDVED, JENNIFER BRYAN, ELENA CLEM, DAVID Information Card or sending an email to [email protected]. MELENDEZ, ZOE CARSON, SARAH COHEN, LAUREN MENTELE, LAUREL CHOI, MIRI The Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare (CE&GW) policy states: When a nurse is on an CONDOLORA, DANA MERRICK, CHRISTIE CLARK, MARLA unpaid leave of absence, the dues are adjusted to the Reduced Membership Category dur- CRAIG, RACHEL MILLER, STEPHANIE CLAUDIO, NOEL ing the unpaid Leave of Absence period. The accumulated dues payment is to begin within CULLINAN, KAMELLA MOORE, CLIFFORD DANN, CHERYL 90 days of return to work. The nurse will have up to twelve months to complete payment of DARVEAU-FOSTER, SARAH MOORE, KATRINA DOWNS, BEVIN these dues. It is the responsibility of the nurse to notify WSNA of this change in work status. DEERE, JESSALYN NAGATA, TOMOKO

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NELSON, MEGAN WAHKIAKUM / LARANGO, MELISSA MADDY, TRACY NERO, MIKAYLA COWLITZ COUNTIES LEAVITT, AMBER ROSS, ANNE Membership Update NGUYEN, CRYSTAL LEE, DAVID ANDERSON, JESSICA NISCHAN, YOLANDA LEE, MARY BENTON / FRANKLIN By Patrick McGraw BARNES, SUSAN OLBERDING, AUTUMN LI, CRYSTAL COUNTIES HENTHORN, TIA PALM, JOAN LINKOUS, TERESA LEVENE, SIMON BARTLETT, SYLVIA Stand Up and Be Counted PALMER, ALEISHA LINN, ANDREA LLOYD, GRACELYN BLANCHARD, ROBERT PERKINS, VICTORIA LUCHKEY, SERHIY MOSIER, JENNIFER GEORGE, JENNIFER PORTER, JESSE MALLORY, MICHELLE Are you a member working in the bargaining NATION, LINDSEY HANSON, DANEAL POWELL, HEIDI MANGAN, STACI PICKENS, KATIE INGRAHAM, MEGAN unit of two facilities represented by a WSNA PROCTOR, AMANDA MARTIN, JESSICA SEARING, CAROL KINKEL, BRIAN collective bargaining contract? If yes, have RATHBUN, CONNIE MARTIN, KANDICE STACEY, AMANDA LAMKIN, LISA ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER MASON, DENISE LOPEZ, MARTIN you submitted a membership application to ROHR, JULIANE CLARK / SKAMANIA MCCOY, CHRISTINE MEANS, KACEE WSNA to indicate employment at both facili- RONK, MEGAN COUNTIES MCDONALD, NINA PUMROY, BRANDI ties? Full membership in a Local Unit allows SALE, KARA MEADOR, KRISTIN SANCHEZ, KIMBERLY SHRIER, KRISTIN ANTONESCU, MARIA- MELNIK, LUDMILA nurses to make their voice heard, to vote on CAMELIA SHELBY, EMMA SIMMS, BETHANY MILLER, JAN a new contract, to discuss contract modifica- BAKER, AMBER TEKIEMARIAM, EMEBET SIMPSON, ASHLEY MOOSTER, HALEY BENNETT, ALYSHA TOMLINSON, KIRA tions and also to hold office. The best way SMITH, ASHLEY MORGAN, SUSAN BIE, BARBARA SMITH, SHARON MOXLEY, STELLITA to ensure that you are getting the most out BLACKBURN, CATHRYN SKAGIT / ISLAND / STOKES, XOCHILD MYERS, P. of your WSNA membership is to submit a BOERO, LAURA SAN JUAN COUNTIES STRAGIER, LAURA NICHOLAS, SIDIM BORDAK, AMBER BARBER, ANDREW membership application which would list TESCH, APRIL NOEL, SANDRA BOWERS, ANNA BEDKER, AMANDA all bargaining positions held. THORNLEY, ELI OLSON, LYNDA BUFFUM, REBECCA BOUCHER, LESHA TOMAS, MELISSA ORTIZ, MISTY If employed in two facilities that are run CABELLY, CHRISTINA BURGESS, ANNAH TRIPLETT, REBECCA OTOUPAL, ANNA CARROLL, MARY CANNIFF, NATALIE by the same parent company, please note WALLINGFORD, JESSICA PARENKO, IVAN CARTWRIGHT, MELADIE CAZACOPOL, CYNTHIA that the collective bargaining agreement is WOOD, KARIE PENALOZA, EVONNE CHEREDNICHENKO, CHRISTENSEN, ERIN YOUMANS, KRISTIN PETRILLO, IRINA different for each facility. ALEKSANDRA CURTIS, LORI-ANN POFF, BRITTANY In regard to payment of dues, WSNA CLARK, MICHELLE CUTLER, GLORIA YAKIMA CITY / REYES, EDNA CLEMMER, KRISTIE DANZ, MATTHEW membership dues rates are based on the NORTH YAKIMA RILEY, MARY COINER, CHERIE DEVLIN, AMBER RIVERA, TAMMY number of FTE that you work (the number ANDREOTTI, JILL CONDON, CLARA ENGBERT, SARAH ROVILLOS, TERESA of hours that are worked per month). When BIXLER, TRINA CONNERS, CANDI GLAZE, KATHLEEN RUTHERFORD, AMY GLAVES, ASHTEN COPELAND, FAYE HAWKINS, ALICIA you work at two facilities represented by SCHEY, SUSAN JAROSZ, JAMIE CRANE, PHAEDRA HENLEY, LINDSEY WSNA for collective bargaining, only one SCHORTZMANN, TRINA REEVES, HEATH DAILEY, DON HOLBOY, AYLA SEBRING, MEGAN dues amount is collected for membership DANIEL, KRISTA HOXIE, TINA SHAFFER, DEBI CHELAN / DOUGLAS / DAVIS, HOLLY JAMES, DEBORRA in both local units. SHARMAN, BARBARA GRANT COUNTIES DAYLEY, DANIEL KEITH, SAVANNAH When paying dues through payroll SHILL, LINDA ACOB, DAWN DEIGHTON, LINDA KINNEY, AUSTIN SHRADER, CINDY deduction, the facility that you list as your ARCIGA, IRINA DICKINSON, MONICA LEBRUN, RUTH SOFIANOS, ELISABETH primary employer on your membership BOHART, SHARYL DURAN, EVELYN LU, WEN SONJU, CHERYL BOWMAN, LORI EFRAIMSON, SANDRA MALONE, MARY application is the facility that is authorized STOREY, JACQUELINE BROWITT, KARYN ESCOBAR, LUZ MESTRICH, KRISTEN to send your membership dues. STRUTZ, STACEY BROWITT, KARYN ESCOE, SUSAN RODGERS POTTER, LISA SWANSON, DEBORAH Also, if you work at two facilities repre- DONAHUE, ANGELA ESPITALLIER, KATHLEEN STULL, BENJAMIN TAN, CHERRY ELLINGSON, TACI FU, JIBIN TELLESBO, HALEY sented by WSNA for collective bargaining TAVARES, MARGARET GLAZKO, ANZHELA GODWIN, ANGELA TJEERDSMA, STEPHANIE and you select the payroll deduction option, TILFORD, SUZANNA HAMMERSTROM, JESSICA GONZALES, ANITA WILLIAMS, KENYA TORRES, IRENE it is required that you list the facility where HUTSON, MARY GRANDY, RAVEN TORTORELLO, KRISTIN you work the higher number of FTEs as your JENNINGS, KELLIANNE GRUBBS, CAREY KITTITAS COUNTY HAGENSEN, DAWN VOGEL, STACEY KIRK, CARISSA BEARUP, CHAD primary employer. HANSEN, SUSAN WALKER, JAMIE LOS, PENNY JOHNSON, HILDUR Please contact the membership depart- HAYES, ANGELA WALSH, ELIZABETH PFISTER, KRISTA LEONARD, LISA HOANG, HUYEN WALSH, JOANN ment for any questions related to your SEUBERT, NATALIE HOLLINGSWORTH, WATSON, LINDA membership by phone at 206.575.7979, GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY VAN DOREN, JESSICA PAMELA WELLS, CATHY by fax at 206.838.3099 or by email at EDINGTON, KATHERINE HSU, KAREN WELLS, PATRICIA GOZART, TANYA HUCKABAY, CRAIG WILLIAMS-SANTOS, ALL OTHER COUNTIES [email protected]. Thank you for your HOOKER, DAWN HUTCHINGS, PAMELA DEBORAH BARONE, RONNIE continued support of and participation in NELSON, BRIDGET WITHROW, CARSTEN JAMES, AMY CRUZ, JOSEFINA WSNA! NIEMANN, COURTNEY JANG, SUNJOO WRIGHT, ANNAMARIE JACOBS, AMBER OLIVE, DARLENE JOHNSON, TANYA WRIGHT, DIANE TRABUE, KATHYRN ROBERTS, AMELIA JONES, DEBORAH YANGZOM, NAMGYAL TREAT, AMY SILER, MISTY KAZMIERSKI, ANGELLA YAUNEY, GLENN ZIEGELMANN, VERNIS KELLEY, TRENA ZEKANIS, JILL SNOHOMISH COUNTY KOFFORD, PHYLLIS STRENG, JENNIFER LAKIN, KERRIE WHITMAN COUNTY WAPA WEBA, CAROLE LANE, MICHAEL BROWN, SALLY

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In Memoriam

Linda D. Barnes Outside of work, Linda loved traveling Glenda Renay Lindall (Pratt) 1957 – 2014 and could often be found discussing the next 1969 – 2014 family trip. She enjoyed flower arranging Linda Decker Barnes passed away at her Glenda Renay Lindall (Pratt) passed away and cross-stitch, and took great pleasure in Bothell home on Wednesday, July 16th after suddenly on May 22nd while on vacation being involved with whatever organization fighting cancer for nearly a year. Born Linda in Mexico. Although her life, to us, was cut needed help assistance. Her legendary plan- Ruth Decker in Royal Oak, Michigan on short, it helps to know that she is now resting ning skills and generous heart were appreci- March 26, 1957, she moved with her family in the arms of her precious Lord and Savior. ated by many. to Allison Park, Pennsylvania at a young age. Glenda is now in eternal peace where she A memorial service was held for Linda Linda went through grade school in Allison will start her heavenly life and have all that on August 2, 2014 at Shoreline Community Park before receiving her Bachelor of Arts God promises us. We WILL see her again! College. She and is survived by her husband in Psychology from Case Western Reserve Glenda was born on December 27th, 1969. Larry and daughter Shannon Barnes. She will University in Cleveland, Ohio in 1979 and Since the age of 11 Glenda grew up in Con- be interred with her brother and parents in her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from their way and graduated from Mount Vernon High Allegheny County Memorial Park in Allison Francis Payne Bolton School in 1980. School in 1988. She graduated from nurs- Park, Pennsylvania After graduating with her BSN, she moved ing school at Skagit Valley College in 1997. to the Seattle area in 1982 and began her She then started her RN career as a Labor highly successful career as a labor and deliv- and Delivery Nurse at Skagit Valley Hospi- Catherine Rose Lewis ery staff nurse at Seattle’s Virginia Mason 1951 – 2014 tal where she was also a certified birthing Hospital, where she worked for several years coach and lactation nurse. Glenda continued and where she distinguished herself with Catherine Rose Lewis passed away peace- on in her education and graduated from the both her patients and peers. fully on May 20, 2014 surrounded by family University of Washington in 2001 getting her Linda joined the Washington State Nurses & friends at her Pine Lake home, ending a BSN. She was devoted to her job and to the Association shortly after initial graduation 5-year duel with cancer. hospital for the past 17 years and absolutely and held several leadership positions in her Cathy was born on December 24, 1951 to loved it and all the people she worked with. local unit, the King County Nurses Associa- Herbert & Blanche Avery in McMinnville, OR. Glenda loved being a part of bringing a mir- tion and at WSNA and ANA and remained The family lived in the Corvallis area. Her acle into the world. For the past three years an active, supportive member of her profes- marriage to Randal Brown led her to move to Glenda was also working at Mount Vernon sional association throughout her career. the greater Puget Sound where she earned a Woman's clinic which she enjoyed very much. Linda was also very active in several specialty BS in Nursing. In 2013 Cathy concluded her She had a desire to do more and was able to organizations, including: AWHONN, Sigma 38-year career as a labor & delivery nurse at go on a mission trip to Haiti last year. Glenda Thea Tau and NLN and was a program evalu- Evergreen Hospital. felt very blessed to have been able to be a part ator for the NLNAC accreditation program. Cathy had a strong faith, believing in of helping those in such dire need for medi- On August 30th, 1986, she married Larry the power of prayer. Her caring & compas- cal care in a third world country. She was a Barnes and began a family that expanded sionate demeanor were appreciated by all leader in all that she did and always did her with the birth of their daughter in 1993. In whose lives she touched. Her passions for best to put others first. We were so proud of 1990, she received her Masters in Nursing quilting, miniatures & Hawai’i will live on her and all that she accomplished in her life! from the University of Washington. A lifelong in our memories. First and foremost, Glenda was a devoted educator, she began teaching at Shoreline Cathy is survived by her husband of 14 mother to her two daughters, Veronica and Community College in 1990 and was awarded years, Christopher (CT) Lewis, daughter Olivia; they were her everything and she was tenure in 200I. Linda taught thousands of Kristin Clark (David), step-daughter Kylie their best friend. They shared a unique bond students over the course of her 24 years at Whetstone (Geoff ), mother Blanche Avery, that is irreplaceable. She was an extraordi- Shoreline and put a tremendous amount of sisters, Patricia Nickerson (Hugh), Mary Beth nary volunteer with the Conway school and effort into SCC's nursing program; seeing Garrison, Teresa Avery & brothers, Ronald also served as PTA president for two years. former students over the course of her treat- (Rhea) & Mark Avery (Patricia). She had a great impact on those children and ment was a great comfort to her. was greatly appreciated. Glenda was a very Her devotion to high standards led to her loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, wife, being credited with much of the program's daughter-in-law and friend. She was blessed good reputation, and her passion for nursing to have many friends and she cherished the was apparent to all who knew her. times she spent with each and every one of them.

32 The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 www.wsna.org Glenda was preceded in death by her Monique Vanessa Williams top of the page. Donations entered there may grandparents Karl (Dorothy) Lindall; grand- 1984 – 2014 be a one-time gift or set as recurring gifts. father, Melvin Sheridan; grandmother, Vir- These credit/debit donations may be paid Monique Vanessa Williams, affectionately ginia Huttenstine; grandparents, Lumen via the donor’s PayPal account if they have known as "Mo", was taken from this Earth (Martha) Davidson; grandfather, Ben Pratt; one (although, not required). Donors may far too soon on May 17, 2014. She was born aunt, Jo Bouchard; aunt, Betty Whittle; uncle, also call the foundation office at 509.942.2661 on August 1, 1984 at Eastmoreland General Mark Huttenstine; aunt, Kathy Huttenstine; with their credit/debit info. Hospital in Portland, Oregon to Victoria and uncle, Andy Prosser; nephew, William Stone. Regardless of the method of payment, Mack Williams. Upon high school graduation She is survived by her parents, (father) donors must make a note along with the in Petersburg, Alaska in 2002, Monique went Damon and (step-mother) Lottie Lindall; donation that it is in memory of Monique on to become a Registered Nurse. She stud- (mother) Carol and (step-father) Andy Hut- Williams (on the check or on the space pro- ied at Oregon Health & Science University tenstine; grandmother, Ruby Sheridan; sis- vided on online form). The donations will in La Grande, Oregon where she obtained ter, Donna (Gene) McMillan and nephew, be directed to the Scholarship fund and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. In 2007, Joshua; step-sister Daleene (Leroy) Steiner ultimately scholarship(s) will be given in she began her career as a registered nurse and nephews, Nathan and Nicholas; step- Monique’s memory. working at Kadlec Regional Medical Center sister Karla (Richard) Snider and nephews, where she thrived to become a competent The criteria for the scholarship are as follows: Garret and Wyatt; step-brother Harvey (Pea- and compassionate caregiver. nut) Stone and nephews, Keith and Eric and • Must be a full-time student and enrolled Mo was a very talented athlete and com- niece Amy; step-brother Larry (Tennille) in a Health Care Program at CBC peted in many sports including tae kwon do, Stone and nieces Alexandria and Deneese, • First Consideration will be baseball, cheerleading, track and swim team. nephew James; step-sister, Sophia (Stacy) given to employees of Kadlec She also had a very artistic side and expressed Woodland and nephews Monte & Michael; Regional Medical Center herself through photography, scrapbooking, uncle David (Marcella) Sheridan; aunt, Bev- painting and recently began refurbishing old • Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. erly (Paul) Stene; aunt Phyllis Prosser; aunt furniture. Her most faithful companion was Charolette (Steve) Martin; uncle Ervin (Isle) a 10 year old Boxer by the name of "Jersey Lindall; uncle Doug (Suzanne) Huttenstine; Girl". It was love at first sight when Monique uncle Alan Huttenstine; uncle Joe (Suzanne) adopted her as a puppy. They loved roller- Huttenstine; aunt Bonnie (Mike) Noble; aunt blading, hiking, camping and running by the Rose (Gary) Buttram; father and mother- Columbia River together. in-law Dennis (Cheryl) Pratt; sister-in-law Mo gained an abundant group of friends Angela (Jake) Pederson and nieces, Madison, over the years and spent many hours of qual- Elly and Izzy; Veronica and Olivia's father ity time with them boating, camping, taking Tony Pratt. Glenda is also survived by numer- road trips, karaoke or just having a quiet girl's ous cousins and second cousins. She loved night in. She is survived by her mother Vic- her family and friends very much and they toria Williams, father Mack Williams, sister meant the world to her. Brianna Williams, brothers Larry Walker and Trevor Williams. She will be sorely missed by all whose lives she touched.

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF MONIQUE WILLIAMS The Kadlec Foundation has graciously offered to oversee a nursing scholarship in memory of Monique Williams. To make a donation to the Scholarship fund in mem- ory of Monique Williams via credit/debit to the Foundation by going to www.kadlec. org/index.php/foundation/give/donate or by going to www.kadlecfoundation.org and selecting the green “donate” button at the

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Nominations, Resolutions, Bylaws Amendments & WSNA Awards

The 2015 Washington State Nurses Convention and General Assembly will be held April 22-25, 2015, at the Tulalip Resort and Conference Center, located at 10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard, Tulalip, WA 98271. The WSNA General Assembly business session, Keynotes and WSNA Recognition Awards events will be held on Thursday, April 23, and additional Continuing Education sessions will be held on Wednesday, April 22 and Friday, April 24. The Nursing Students of Washington State (NSWS) Annual Convention will be held April 24-25 at the same location.

Nominations for WSNA Elected Offices

The WSNA and Economic & General Welfare ­­— The following offices are open to candidates. Except as noted, all are two-year terms. — Nominations / Search Committees are seeking nominations for elected offices. Elections will Board of Directors Professional Nursing & occur by mail ballot following the close of the 11 members Health Care Council WSNA General Assembly on April 23, 2015. Each • President (1) candidate for office must complete a Consent 11 members (7 to be elected / 4 appointed) • Vice President (1) to Serve form and a short, written Candidate • Chair (1) • Secretary/Treasurer (1) statement. All members in good standing are • Members (6) • Directors At-Large (3) eligible for office. However, only those members • Directors At-Large Staff Nurse (2) represented for collective bargaining by WSNA ANA Membership Assembly • Chair of the Cabinet on Economic and who meet the WSNA Bylaws definition of Staff & General Welfare (1)* 1 delegate to be elected to serve as the Nurse may be candidates for the following offices: • Chair of the Legislative & Health WSNA Representative to the 2015 and • Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare; Policy Council (1)* 2016 ANA Membership Assembly. • Chair of the Professional Nursing Note: In 2012, ANA changed its governing body from a • Economic and General Welfare & Health Care Council (1)* House of Delegates to a Membership Assembly made Nominating/Search Committee; up of 2 representatives from each constituent/state * Note: The chairs of the Cabinet on Economic & General association, with a weighted vote based on the ANA • Delegates and Alternates to Welfare, Legislative & Health Policy Council, and C/SNA membership apportionment policy. The WSNA Professional Nursing & Health Care Council are elected the 2016 AFT convention; Bylaws provide that, when elected, the WSNA President separately and also serve as full members of the WSNA will also serve as one of WSNA's two official voting • Delegates and Alternates to the 2017 NFN Board of Directors by virtue of their offices. National Federation Assembly; and representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly. • 2016-2019 WSNA NFN Director position WSNA Nominations / Search Committee NFN National Federation Assembly on the NFN National Executive Board. 6 members (4 to be elected / 2 to be 6 members to be elected as WSNA appointed. Candidate receiving highest Deadline for receipt of nominations at WSNA Delegates to the 2017 NFN National Labor number of votes serves as Chair.) Headquarters is October 31, 2014. The slate of Assembly. (Must be member of a WSNA candidates will be printed in the Winter issue of Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare Bargaining Unit at the time of election The Washington Nurse. and throughout the term to office.) 10 members (All elected) Although members may declare their own • Chair (1) NFN National Executive Board (NEB) candidacy by submitting a Consent to Serve • Vice Chair (1) form to the WSNA Secretary no later than • Secretary/Treasurer (1) 1 member to be elected to a four-year term sixty (60) days prior to the first meeting of the • Members (7) (January 2016 – December 2019) to the General Assembly (February 20, 2015) or by WSNA Director position on the National Executive Board (NEB) of the National being nominated from the floor at the General Economic & General Welfare Federation of Nurses. (Must be a member Assembly (April 23, 2015), this will be too late for Nominating / Search Committee of a WSNA Bargaining Unit at the time of printing in the Winter Issue of The Washington 3 members (All elected. Candidate receiving election and throughout the term of office.) Nurse. The names of candidates, regardless of highest number of votes serves as Chair.) method of nomination, will appear on the mailed AFT Convention election ballot, and write-in candidates are allowed. Legislative & Health Policy Council 25 members to be elected as Delegates to Completed Consent to Serve forms are to be 7 members (4 to be elected the 2016 AFT Convention. (Must be member mailed to: Washington State Nurses Association, / 3 to be appointed) of a WSNA Bargaining Unit at the time of 575 Andover Park West, Suite 101, Seattle WA • Chair (1) election and throughout the term to office.) 98188. • Members (3)

For more information or to request a Consent to Serve form, contact Darlene Delgado at 206.575.7979, ext. 3030 or by e-mail at [email protected], or go to www.wsna.org.

www.wsna.org The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 35 Nominations for Awards The WSNA Awards Committee and the Professional Nursing and Health Care Council are seeking outstanding WSNA members as nominees for the 2015 WSNA Recognition Awards. Nominations must be received at WSNA no later than January 16, 2015. The awardees will be notified in March 2015. The awards, given every two years, will be presented at a special awards reception at the 2015 Washington State Nurses Convention on April 23, 2015.

Nominations must be accompanied with a narrative from the nominator, listing the nominee’s credentials and achievements, and a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae / resume. The criteria for the awards are as follows:

— WSNA Awards —

WSNA Honorary Marguerite Cobb Public Health / ANA Honorary Membership Pin Recognition Awards Community Health Nurse Award Presented to a WSNA member May be conferred at any Convention upon Recognizes the outstanding professional or members in recognition of persons who have rendered distinguished contributions of one public health or outstanding leadership, as well as service or valuable assistance to the community health nurse and calls participation in and contributions to nursing profession, the name or names this achievement to the attention the purposes of WSNA and ANA. having been recommended by the Board of members of the profession as 1. Must hold current WSNA membership of Directors. Honorary Recognition well as the general public. 2. Must have held elective state, national or shall not be conferred on more than 1. Must be a current WSNA member or have district office two persons at any Convention. been a WSNA member during the years of 3. Must have served as an appointed service for which this award is given chairperson of a state, district or national NURSE CANDIDATE 2. Must have made a significant contribution committee 1. A WSNA member who has actively to the field of public or community health 4. Must have demonstrated outstanding contributed by having: nursing leadership that contributed to the purposes a. held elected state, district or local unit 3. Must have expertise in professional and of the WSNA, District, or ANA office technical performance b. served as appointed chairholder at the 4. Must have shown leadership in the field of state, district, or local unit level public or community health nursing Community Partner 2. Has made significant contributions to: 5. Must have participated in the Washington Recognition Award State Nurses Association a. the state or district association, or local Recognizes a community and/or unit consumer partner who has contributed b. the professional practice of nursing significantly to promoting health and 3. Has been a consumer advocate and/or Joanna Boatman Staff Nurse a positive image of nurses and the interpreted the role of nursing to consumers Leadership Award nursing profession in the community. Established in 1995 in recognition of LAY CANDIDATE Joanna Boatman’s significant Has demonstrated interest in professional contributions to the advancement of staff nursing by: nurses and her achievements in improving 1. contributing in a concrete way to its growth the economic and general welfare of and development nurses in the State of Washington. 2. promoting better understanding of 1. Must have a Washington State RN License professional nursing in the community 2. Must have been a WSNA Member for at least one year 3. Must currently be employed as a staff nurse 4. Must have made a significant contribution to the advancement of staff nurses or in the Economic and General Welfare area of nursing (contributions may be at the local or state level)

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Proposed Amendments — Professional Nursing & Health Care Council Awards — to WSNA Bylaws Best Practice Award Ethics and Human Rights Award Deadline for receipt of proposed amendments Presented to an individual, Presented to an individual, recognizing to the WSNA Bylaws at WSNA Headquarters recognizing best practice in the excellence in ethics and human rights. is October 31, 2014. Following the receipt of daily care of patients / clients. proposed amendments, the WSNA Bylaws / 1. Must be a current WSNA member Resolutions Committee will meet to review 1. Must be a current WSNA member 2. Must have demonstrated exceptional proposed amendments. The committee’s activities supporting major ethical and 2. Must have identified a problem or issue and recommendations will be submitted to the utilized strategies to solve the problem human rights issues in Washington State WSNA Board of Directors for approval. The Board- 3. Must have worked within the community to 3. Nominee must have utilized resources (i.e. approved changes will be printed in the Winter people, literature, equipment) to solve the influence the community and must also have issue of The Washington Nurse, posted on the problem support from the people in the community WSNA website, and will be submitted to the 2015 WSNA General Assembly for consideration at the WSNA Convention to be held April 22-24, 2015 at Nurse Leadership and Nurse Researcher Award the Tulalip Resort and Conference Center. The Management Award Presented to an individual or a group, proposed bylaws amendments will be presented, Presented to an individual, recognizing excellence in nursing research debated and perfected at the General Assembly recognizing excellence in nursing that addresses practice issues. The meeting and will be sent to the membership for leadership and management. awardee(s) may be asked to present the adoption by mailed ballot. research in a poster or presentation at 1. Must be a current WSNA member the Washington State Nurses Convention, 2. Must facilitate excellence in clinical practice, and/or to write a brief summary of Proposed and promote the professional development the work for The Washington Nurse. of nurses Non-Emergency 1. Nominee must be a current WSNA member 3. Must demonstrate progressive leadership Resolutions (if the nominee is a group or team, at least and management practice one member of the group must be a WSNA Deadline for receipt of proposed non-emergency 4. Must foster a care environment that member) resolutions at WSNA Headquarters is October 31, promotes creativity and enhances quality of 2. Research conducted by the nominee must 2014. The WSNA Bylaws/Resolutions Committee care for clients and/or communities have taken place in a practice setting and will meet following the deadline to consider any must have direct practice implications proposed non-emergency resolutions that may 3. Nominee must have demonstrated go before the WSNA General Assembly April 22-24, Nurse Educator Award sound research procedures including the 2015. Any individual member or constituent group protection of human subjects Presented to an individual, recognizing of WSNA may submit proposed resolutions. The excellence in nursing education. resolutions form must be completed, including the cost impact. To receive a copy of the Procedural 1. Must be a current WSNA member Guidelines and/or Resolutions Form, call WSNA at 2. Must demonstrate excellence in nursing 206.575.7979, ext 3030, or send email to Darlene education Delgado at [email protected]. 3. Must promote the professional education of nursing students and/or nurses 4. Must foster an educational environment that promotes learning

www.wsna.org The Washington Nurse SUMMER 2014 37 To make a donation or to apply for a grant, visit www.wsna.org/wsnf YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO THE WSNF

That's right. You can make a difference in Another way to make a difference in some- Are you interested in giving something back someone's life by giving a gift to the Wash- one's life is to honor them with a gift to the to your community? A WSNF community ser- ington State Nurses Foundation (WSNF). Your WSNF. Do you have a nurse friend, colleague, vice mini-grant can make a difference in YOUR gift will help support nursing students or mentor who has made a difference in your community! WSNF makes grants to nurses attending college, either to become an RN or life? Consider honoring them by making a doing various community service or education to advance their education with a BSN, Mas- donation to the Foundation in their honor. projects You can design a community service ter's or doctoral degree. We are all aware WSNF will send the honoree a letter notify- project, and then submit an application for that tuition costs have been climbing much ing them that you have honored them with a funding of your project. Grants up to $500 faster than inflation, especially in the past few donation to WSNF (Note: donation amounts are available. Your project could be the next years, Your tax deductible gift will allow us to are confidential). one that the Foundation supports. We look award scholarships to more students, and to forward to hearing from YOU! give larger scholarships, all to very deserving students — our future nurses and future nurse leaders. Since 1999, the Washington State Nurses Foundation has given out more than $150,000 in scholarships to more than 130 students at schools of nursing located around the state.

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