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2019 Washington Nurses Convention: State Nominations, elections & more Who is the WSNA-PAC and What can I do how do they in addition to work? How do I find out voting? what legislative district I’m in? What are our top priorities in Olympia for 2019? VOTER’S Which Does the candidates WSNA-PAC endorse will champion candidates of both nursing’s major parties? issues? GUIDE

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Front of book WSNA news In focus: A message from the WSNA President ...... 3 WSNA nurses lead at national and state conventions .... 25 Upcoming events ...... 29 Voter's guide 2019 dues rates ...... 30 Introduction ...... 7 Introducing our new logo! ...... 31 Decoding WSNA-PAC's endorsement process ...... 8 2018 general election endorsements ...... 9 2019 Washington State Nurses Convention Five Senate races we're watching ...... 10 Transforming health care 2017 legislator voting record ...... 12 through the power of nursing ...... 32 2018 legislator voting record ...... 14 Nominate an outstanding nurse for a 2019 Recognition Award ...... 34 Presenting your WSNA-PAC board ...... 16 Run for WSNA office...... 36 The fight for rest breaks in the 2019 Session has begun ...... 18 Propose a resolution ...... 38 2019 Advocacy Camp and Lobby Day: Call for poster abstracts ...... 38 Change is coming...... 21 Get Out the Vote by November 6 ...... 22 What legislative district do I live in? ...... 23 2019 Legislative Priorities ...... 24

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 1 WSNA Board of Directors and Staff THE WASHINGTON President Chair, Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare Jan Bussert, BSN, RN – Vashon Island Julia Barcott, RN – Yakima NURSE MAGAZINE Vice President Chair, Professional Nursing and Health Care Council VOLUME 48, ISSUE 3 FALL 2018 Renata Bowlden, BSN, RN, C-EFM – University Place Pamela Pasquale, MN, RN, BC, CNE – Wenatchee Secretary / Treasurer Chair, Legislative and Health Policy Council ‘The Washington Nurse’ (ISSN# 0734-5666) Vee Sutherlin, MSN, RN, MEd – Nine Mile Falls Lynnette Vehrs, MN, RN – Spokane newsmagazine is published by the Washington State Nurses Association. It is distributed Directors-at-Large as a benefit of membership to all WSNA Susan Glass, MS, BSN, RN – Spokane members. A member subscription rate of $10 Jordan Pai Palimar, BSN, RN – Seattle per year is included in WSNA membership Evelyn Street, RN, CNOR – Olympia dues. The institutional subscription rate Ann Whitley, BSN, RN, CCRN – Yakima is $30 per year (Canada/Mexico: US$36 Rosa Young, MSN, RN, MPA – Seattle per year; foreign: US$49 per year). The information in this magazine is for the benefit of WSNA members. WSNA is a multipurpose, multifaceted organization. ‘The Washington Executive Director Nurse’ provides a forum for members of all Sally Watkins, PhD, RN specialties and interests to express their opinions. Opinions expressed in the magazine Executive Assistant Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the officers Emma Ruhl Anne Tan Piazza or membership of WSNA, unless so stated. Senior Director of Labor Director of Organizing Copyright 2018, WSNA. No part of this publication Christine Watts, MN, RN Tara Goode, BA, BSN, RN may be reproduced without permission. Administrative Assistant, E&GW Nurse Organizers Becky Anderson Tara Barnes, RN ADVERTISING Nurse Representatives Sydne James, BSN, RN Deborah Bessmer, BSN, RN Judy Marken, BSN, RN Information on advertising rates may be obtained from the WSNA website or by contacting Martin Jayson Dick, MBA, BSN, RN Will Nesper, RN Hsiung at 206-575-7979. Advertising is accepted Travis Elmore, BSN, RN, RN-BC Communications and Digital Media Coordinator on a first-come, first-served basis for preferred Sara Frey, JD, BSN, RN Christine Nguyen positions, depending on space availability. WSNA Barbara Friesen, BSN, RN Communications Director reserves the right to reject advertising. Paid Carmen Garrison, BSN, RN Ruth Schubert advertisements in ‘The Washington Nurse’ do Mara Kieval, BSN, RN not necessarily reflect the endorsement of Pat McClure, RN Senior Web and Design Specialist the WSNA members, staff or organization. Sue O’Donnell, MSN, RN, CMN, WHNP-BC Ben Tilden Jaclyn Perkins, BSN, RN Administrative Assistant CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES Michele Rose, BSN, RN Joline Railey Hanna Welander, BSN, RN Director of Membership and Digital Transformation WSNA welcomes the submission of manuscripts Terri Williams, MS, RN Josh Brown and artwork. Please contact Ruth Schubert by email Ed Zercher, BSN, RN at [email protected] with submissions, article Membership Services Program Manager ideas or further questions. It is not the policy of General / Corporate Counsel Mary Peterson WSNA to pay for articles or artwork. Timothy Sears Membership Payments Program Manager General Counsel and Director of Collective Bargaining Patrick McGraw DESIGNED, EDITED & PRINTED IN WASHINGTON STATE Michael Sanderson Membership Associates WSNA Attorney / Chief Negotiator Jamie Adams Executive Editor ...... Sally Watkins Lane Toensmeier Kelly King Editor ...... Ruth Schubert Designer ...... Ben Tilden Paralegals Katie Parrish Maria Pettit Shastie Steinshouer Jeanna Te Receptionist Director of Finance Irene Mueller Washington State Nurses Association Mary Reed Office Manager 575 Andover Park W., Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98188 Accounting Specialist Martin Hsiung Hue Tran 206-575-7979 206-575-1908 fax Education Director [email protected] Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN wsna.org Director of Public Affairs Jennifer Muhm PHOTO: MERYL SCHENKER MERYL PHOTO: 2 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT In focus

IN FOCUS

Time to step up and speak out! Patient advocacy is not a spectator sport. We cannot sit on the sidelines and watch. When we show up and speak with one voice, our patients win. Right now, our patients are counting on us to show up and speak out for them, their families and their communities. We advocate for equal access to affordable health care. We advocate for a safe practice environment that embraces and supports our practice. Our voice is amplified and we achieve success when we join together.

Serve WSNA in an elected or appointed position. Serving in a WSNA leadership position provides the opportunity for you to act and, in collaboration with your colleagues, make a difference. Detailed information about the upcoming WSNA elections is available in this issue. There is a wide variety of interesting opportunities for you to consider. If you are currently serving WSNA in an elected or appointed leadership position, thank you! I hope you will speak to other WSNA members about the meaningful work you do. Encourage and mentor others to step up. Hope to see you at the WSNA Convention May 1-3, 2019.

Assist in the campaign activities of your favorite candidate. This issue of the Washington Nurse includes an update on our political and legislative advocacy work. The results of our candidate interview and candidate endorsement process is included. The WSNA-PAC has been hard at work interviewing candidates for the state legislature. Candidates who supported our agenda and scored well in the interview process were endorsed. Your assistance in a political campaign is not only appreciated by the candidate but also goes a long way to establishing a relationship that will be valuable for years to come.

Attend Lobby Day! Your WSNA Legislative and Health Policy Council and PAC have done some excellent work this summer. The 2019 Legislative Agenda is complete and plans for Lobby Day and Advocacy Camp are being finalized. We have momentum going into this next legislative session. You want to be there! You can make a difference.

VOTE! We all need to vote. Elections can be decided by a very narrow margin. Your vote matters!

Stay connected If we have your email on file, you will receive “Call to Action” alerts during the legislative session. You will have an opportunity to add your voice to promote legislation to advance our WSNA legislative agenda. Stay connected to ANA legislation and health policy work by accessing rnaction.org.

Jan Bussert, BSN, RN WSNA President PHOTO: MERYL SCHENKER MERYL PHOTO: FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 3 Washington State Nurses Foundation

Your support for tomorrow’s careers Your contributions to the Washington State Nurses Foundation support the academic advancement of outstanding nursing students pursuing Associate, Bachelors, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded scholarships by the Washington State Nurses Foundation for the 2018-2019 academic year!

Academic year 2018-2019 Luu Phan (Highline College), Karina Paul (Clark College) Associate ($1,500) and Krysta Hess (Whatcom Community College)

Baccalaureate ($2,000) Allison Walter (Gonzaga University) and Hem Acharya (Washington State University)

Masters ($2,000) Marit Knutson (Seattle Pacific University)

Doctoral ($1,500) Bridgett Chandler (Seattle University)

Judy Huntington Scholarship Fund ($2,000) Ingrid Anderson (Gonzaga University)

Deo Little Scholarship Fund ($2,500) Sophia Cima (Seattle University)

New scholarships WSNF is proud to announce two new scholarships available for the 2019-20 academic year. These scholarships, made possible by the American Nurses Foundation, will be available for three years for a total of $6,000 in new scholarship funding to support registered nurse education. One of the scholarships is for an MSN, DNP or PhD student. The second is designated for a BSN, MSN, DNP or PhD student. These scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate advocacy, leadership and excellence. Learn more about WSNF scholarship eligibility and application requirements at wsna.org/wsnf/scholarship.

The primary goal of the Washington State Nurses Foundation is to advance our profession and facilitate nursing’s contribution to the health of the community. WSNF was established in 1982 to award grants and nursing scholarships, and to support educational advancement for the future of nursing. Contributions to WSNF are tax-deductible and are used for the clinical, literary, scientific and educational advancement of the nursing profession. wsna.org/wsnf

4 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 Because you should be more worried about what’s inside your books than how to pay for them... The Washington State Nurses Foundation annually awards scholarships to qualified students preparing for a career as a registered nurse and to those seeking advanced degrees. The minimum amount of each scholarship is $1,000.

Application Deadline & Scholarship Award Materials must be postmarked by February 8, 2019, and scholarship award announcements will be made by April 14, 2019.

To Apply You can find an application form in downloadable PDF format at www.wsna.org/wsnf.

Undergraduate student applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program leading to an associate or baccalaureate nursing degree. Graduate student applicants must be admitted to an accredited graduate nursing program and be a WSNA member in good standing to be eligible to apply for a scholarship. Applicants must be a Washington state resident or be enrolled in an nursing program located in Washington state, and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 5 VOTER’S GUIDE

6 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 VOTER'S GUIDE Introduction

hank you for reading this important issue of The Washington Nurse magazine. We often say that when nurses speak, patients win — this is true at the bedside, at the state capitol and at the ballot box. I am proud to lead the nonpartisan TWSNA-PAC Board and to provide this voter’s guide to WSNA members. I hope this issue is by your side as you fill out your ballot this fall. This issue and the endorsement decisions contained within represent a thorough endorsement process the WSNA-PAC Board undertook this spring and summer. My fellow board members and I read countless candidate questionnaires, we reviewed incumbents’ voting records on WSNA priority issues and we interviewed more than 35 candidates for the state legislature. You can read more about the transparent process we used to make endorsement decisions on page 8. WSNA-PAC has endorsed both Democrats and Republicans for the general election. Each endorsement is representative of the candidate’s commitment to nursing and patient safety WHEN VOTER’S issues. We were clear with each candidate about the legislative priorities WSNA will pursue in 2019 – those can be found on NURSES page 24. Endorsed candidates have committed to support those SPEAK, priorities. As the Chair of the WSNA-PAC Board, I see the way nurses PATIENTS stand up for patients through their political engagement. It WIN happens through monthly contributions to the WSNA-PAC GUIDE (you can contribute at wsna.org/pac/donate). It happens when nurses volunteer to interview candidates for elected office and when nurses volunteer to help get out the vote by writing postcards, by making phone calls and by talking with voters at the door. In 2018, we know that getting out the vote is more important than ever. In these last days before the general election, check in with the candidates WSNA-PAC has endorsed — they need your support to ensure voters in their district turn in their ballots. You can contact the campaigns directly to volunteer. Thank you for taking the time to read this issue, to vote and to mobilize your family, friends and colleagues. Onward to November! Chris Birchem, RN Chair, WSNA-PAC Board

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 7 VOTER'S GUIDE Endorsements

HOW DO WE DECIDE? Decoding WSNA-PAC’s endorsement process ach election cycle, the Washington State Nurses Association Board is scored, and candidates are invited to Political Action Committee (WSNA-PAC) receives dozens of interview. requests for endorsement. Why? Because candidates value E the support of nurses, and WSNA-PAC’s endorsement sends Candidate interview a strong message to voters. Candidates who choose to interview with WSNA- WSNA-PAC supports candidates and incumbents who are PAC Board members and nurses have an opportunity strong on nursing and patient safety issues, regardless of political to engage in deeper conversation about their party affiliation. backgrounds, experiences and their priorities. These As nurses, we value transparency and integrity — and our interviews also give candidates the opportunity to endorsement process reflects that. hear directly from nurses about the budget and policy issues that affect nurses and patients. WSNA- Outreach to all candidates PAC Board members and nurses who participate in As part of a fair endorsement process, WSNA-PAC reaches out to candidate interviews complete an evaluation of each all candidates who file with the Secretary of State to run for the candidate interview. state legislature or statewide office, such as Governor or Attorney General. Legislative voting record (incumbents only) Each candidate is emailed a candidate questionnaire, which Candidates currently serving in the legislature he/she is invited to complete and send back to the WSNA-PAC (referred to as “incumbents”) are also evaluated on Board. Not all candidates choose to respond to the WSNA-PAC, how they voted on nursing priorities and key issues. but all candidates are invited to participate in the endorsement WSNA’s 2017 and 2018 Legislative Voting Records are process. printed in this issue of The Washington Nursee and available online. These records illustrate that most Candidate evaluation nursing issues have bipartisan support. The WSNA-PAC board evaluates candidates based on: In addition to these evaluation tools, WSNA-PAC also takes into Candidate questionnaire account the makeup of the legislative district and past voting The first step of WSNA-PAC’s endorsement process patterns. ■ is the candidate questionnaire. Candidates receive a document that outlines nursing policy and budget priorities, and asks candidates how they would address or vote on certain issues if elected. Each questionnaire that is returned to the WSNA-PAC

8 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 VOTER'S GUIDE Endorsements 2018 general election endorsements The WSNA-PAC has endorsed the following candidates running for the Washington State Legislature. The 2018 general election is Tuesday, November 6. (Not sure which legislative district you're in? Check page 23.)

LD 01 House 1 Derek Stanford LD 25 House 1 Jamie Smith LD 38 House 1 June Robinson LD 01 House 2 Shelley Kloba LD 25 House 2 Brian Duthie LD 38 House 2 Mike Sells LD 03 House 1 Marcus Riccelli LD 26 Senate Emily Randall LD 41 House 1 Tana Senn LD 03 House 2 Timm Ormsby LD 27 House 1 Laurie Jinkins LD 41 House 2 My-Linh Thai LD 05 House 1* Chad Magendanz LD 27 House 2 Jake Fey LD 42 Senate Pinky Vargas LD 05 House 1* Bill Ramos LD 28 House 1 Mari Leavitt LD 43 House 1 Nicole Macri LD 05 House 2 Lisa Callan LD 28 House 2 Christine Kilduff LD 43 House 2 Frank Chopp LD 06 Senate Jeff Holy LD 29 Senate Steve Conway LD 44 House 1 John Lovick LD 06 House 1 Mike Volz LD 29 House 1 Melanie Morgan LD 44 House 2 Jared Mead LD 06 House 2 Dave Wilson LD 29 House 2 Steve Kirby LD 45 Senate Manka Dhingra LD 10 House 1 Norma Smith LD 30 Senate Mark Miloscia LD 45 House 2 Larry Springer LD 10 House 2 Dave Paul LD 30 House 1 Mike Pellicciotti LD 46 House 1 Gerry Pollet LD 11 House 1 Zack Hudgins LD 30 House 2 Kristine Reeves LD 46 House 2 Javier Valdez LD 11 House 2 Steve Bergquist LD 31 Senate Phil Fortunato LD 47 House 1 Debra Entenman LD 14 House 2 Gina (McCabe) LD 32 Senate Maralyn Chase LD 47 House 2 Pat Sullivan Mosbrucker LD 32 House 1 Cindy Ryu LD 48 Senate Patty Kuderer LD 16 House 2 Skyler Rude LD 33 Senate Karen Keiser LD 48 House 1 Vandana Slatter LD 17 House 1 Tanisha Harris LD 33 House 1 Tina Orwall LD 48 House 2 Amy Walen LD 18 House 2 Kathy Gillespie LD 33 House 2 Mia Gregerson LD 49 House 1 Sharon Wylie LD 19 House 1 Erin Frasier LD 34 Senate Shannon Braddock LD 49 House 2 Monica Stonier LD 19 House 2 Brian Blake LD 34 House 1 Eileen Cody LD 21 House 1 Strom Peterson LD 34 House 2 Joe Fitzgibbon LD 21 House 2 Lillian Ortiz-Self LD 36 House 1 Noel Frame LD 22 House 1 Laurie Dolan LD 36 House 2 Gael Tarleton LD 22 House 2 Beth Doglio LD 37 Senate Rebecca Saldana LD 23 House 1 Sherry Appleton LD 37 House 1 Sharon Tomiko Santos LD 23 House 2 Drew Hansen LD 37 House 2 Eric Pettigrew LD 24 House 1 Mike Chapman LD 38 Senate John McCoy LD 24 House 2 Steve Tharinger

* Dual endorsement

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 9 VOTER'S GUIDE Senate races Five Senate races we’re watching

Meet the WSNA-PAC 6th Legislative District 26th Legislative District endorsed candidates Spokane Gig Harbor As nurses, we know it’s important Senator Michael Longtime Senator Jan to elect candidates who support Baumgartner is stepping Angel is retiring, making patient safety and who will help down, providing an the 26th one of the makes gains for our profession. opportunity to elect a top races to watch in pro-nurse candidate in Washington state. This election cycle, there are the 6th Legislative District WSNA-PAC endorsed 17 House seats in play and five in Spokane. Current State Representative candidate Emily Randall (D) in this race. Senate races that will not only Jeff Holy (R) is running for this open seat and While this district has had three Republican determine the balance of power faces Democrat Jessa Lewis. state legislators in recent years, the primary Given his 100% voting record on nursing election showed strong potential for this in Olympia, but also have the and patient safety issues in the House, WSNA- district to flip politically in the 2018 election. potential to help advance WSNA’s PAC endorsed Jeff Holy in this race. Emily Randall grew up on the Kitsap 2019 Legislative Priorities. Jeff Holy currently represents Spokane’s Peninsula in a union household and is now If you are in one of these 6th Legislative District in the State House of running for the State Senate, with health care “districts to watch,” we hope Representatives. He is a veteran of the U.S. and education as her top priorities. Emily says, Army and a retired Spokane police officer. “For 10 years I have held professional roles at you will consider supporting Outside of his legislative duties, Rep. Holy Planned Parenthood, Children’s Hospital, and the candidates endorsed by currently works as an attorney in private Wellesley College, helping people access the WSNA-PAC. Help us build a practice. the health care they need and the education pro-nurse majority in Olympia! Rep. Holy is an active member of his opportunities they deserve.” community. He has served as a board member Emily is active in her community, serving of Spokane Services for the Deaf and Hard as an Advisory Committee member to of Hearing and is a current board member Olympic College’s Organizational Leadership of Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners & Resource Management Program. She serves (SNAP). He also serves as a board member of on the CTE Trades Council for the Peninsula Law Enforcement & Fire Fighter Retirement School District and is a Board Member for Q system (LEOFF II). Youth Resources, an organization supporting During his time in the House, Rep. Holy gender and sexual minority youth. voted to support uninterrupted rest and meal During her interview with the WSNA-PAC breaks for nurses in both 2017 and 2018. We Board, Emily shared that her advocacy for look forward to his strong support in the health care is personal. Her sister was born Senate! with severe developmental and physical disabilities, and Emily credits her sister’s access to Medicaid with allowing her to live a happy life for 19 years in their family home.

10 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 VOTER'S GUIDE Senate races

Not sure which legislative district you're in? Check page 23.

30th Legislative District 42nd Legislative District 48th Legislative District Federal Way Bellingham Bellevue Senator Mark Former president of the WSNA-PAC is proud to Miloscia (R) has served Bellingham City Council endorse Senator Patty the 30th Legislative Pinky Vargas (D) is Kuderer (D) in the 48th District since 1999. He challenging longtime Legislative District. has a strong voting State Senator Doug Senator Kuderer received record on nursing and Ericksen in the 42nd 60 percent of the 2018 patient safety issues. The WSNA-PAC Board Legislative District, which runs from primary election vote and will face former interviewed Senator Miloscia in May and Bellingham east into rural Whatcom County. 48th district Senator Rodney Tom in the were impressed with his strong support on While this Senate seat has been long held general election. issues such as rest breaks, mental/behavioral by a Republican, Democratic candidates Senator Kuderer has served the 48th health and surprise billing. received 54 percent of the vote in 2018 Legislative District since 2015, first as State Mark Miloscia has represented the 30th Primary Election — making this district ripe Representative, and then in 2017 she was Legislative District as a State Senator since to elect a new Senator. appointed to the Senate. Senator Kuderer 2014 and as State Representative from 1999– Pinky Vargas has served two terms on believes that health care is a right and serves 2013. He currently serves as ranking member the Bellingham City Council, including a stint as vice chair of the Senate Health & Long on the State Government, Tribal Relations as council president. She has worked for Term Care Committee. She also serves as the & Elections Committee and is a member Puget Sound Energy for eight years, traveling vice chair of the State Government, Tribal of both the Human Services & Corrections throughout Whatcom County to collaborate Relations & Elections Committee and sits on Committee and the Higher Education & with businesses and communities on energy the Financial Institutions & Insurance and Workforce Development Committee. Outside efficiency. She currently serves as a board Labor & Commerce committees. of his elected capacity, Senator Miloscia member for the Bellingham Chamber of Outside of her elected capacity, Senator works as a substitute teacher in the Auburn Commerce and is on the Board of Whatcom Kuderer has practiced law for more than 30 School District. County Parks & Recreation, as well as for years. She currently sits on the Board of the He is a retired Air Force officer and was Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. Anti-Defamation League Seattle, serving on a B-52 pilot and contract manager in the Pinky says, “Health care should be a its Civil Rights Committee. Senator Kuderer service for 10 years. Senator Miloscia holds right not a privilege. No Washington family has volunteered with many community- a bachelor’s degree in engineering from — regardless of their financial situation based organizations including Sacred Heart the Air Force Academy, a master’s in clinical — should go bankrupt or lose their home Social Concerns, Congregations for the psychology from Chapman University, and an because they have been in an accident or Homeless, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, MBA from the University of North Dakota. have medical needs.” Virtue’s Children Nepal and Chrysalis During his interview with the WSNA- Pinky spent an hour with the WSNA-PAC Domestic Violence Clinic. PAC Board, Senator Miloscia expressed his Board and is extremely supportive of WSNA’s Senator Kuderer has been a strong support for the rest breaks bill, as well as priority issues. advocate for nurses and patient safety in for solutions to address workplace violence Olympia, and we look forward to continuing and surprise billing. He has been very active to work with her in the 2019 Legislative in conversations to address the opioid Session. epidemic both in his district and in Olympia.

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 11 VOTER'S GUIDE 2017 Legislator voting record Legislator voting records As part of its endorsement process, the WSNA-PAC Board reviews the voting records of candidates currently serving in the Legislature, or incumbents. The legislator voting records are developed based on priority bills that WSNA supported during the state legislative sessions. Not all WSNA priority bills were voted on in both chambers, which is why the bills lists differ from Senate to House. As the voting records below indicate, most nursing issues have bipartisan support in Olympia.

2017

BILL VOTE

1. HB 1714 Safe Nurse Staffing L Yes 2. HB 1715 Nurse Rest & Meal Breaks G No 3. HB 1346 School Nurse Supervision E Excused 4. HB 1432 Foundational Public Health Services, House vote R Resigned 5. HB 2114 Balanced Billing (Medical Debt), House vote 6. HB 1427 Opioid Treatment Programs 7. SB 5975 Paid Family and Medical Leave 8. SB 5800 Mental Health Provider Duty to Warn (Volk Bill), Senate vote

Senator District 1 3 6 7 8 Senator District 1 3 6 7 8

Angel, Jan (R) 26 G L L G L McCoy, John (D) 38 L L L L G Bailey, Barbara (R) 10 L L L G L Miloscia, Mark (R) 30 L L L L G Baumgartner, Michael (R) 6 L L L G L Mullet, Mark (D) 5 L L L L L Becker, Randi (R) 2 L L L L L Nelson, Sharon (D) 34 L L L L G Billig, Andy (D) 3 L L L L L O'Ban, Steve (R) 28 L L L L L Braun, John (R) 20 L L L L L Padden, Mike (R) 4 L L L G G Brown, Sharon (R) 8 G L L G L Palumbo, Guy (D) 1 L L L L L Carlyle, Reuven (D) 36 L L L L L Pearson, Kirk (R) 39 L L L G L Chase, Maralyn (D) 32 L L L L L Pedersen, Jamie (D) 43 L L L L G Cleveland, Annette (D) 49 L L L L G Ranker, Kevin (D) 40 L E L L L Conway, Steve (D) 29 L L L L G Rivers, Ann (R) 18 L L L L L Darneille, Jeannie (D) 27 L L G L L Rolfes, Christine (D) 23 L L L L L Ericksen, Doug (R) 42 L L L G L Rossi, Dino (R) 45 L L L G L Fain, Joe (R) 47 L L L L L Saldaña, Rebecca (D) 37 L L L L G Fortunato, Phil (R) 31 L L L L L Schoesler, Mark (R) 9 G L L L L Frockt, David (D) 46 L E G L G Sheldon, Tim (D) 35 L L L G L Hasegawa, Bob (D) 11 L L L L G Short, Shelly (R) 7 G L L G L Hawkins, Brad (R) 12 L L L G L Takko, Dean (D) 19 L L L L L Hobbs, Steve (D) 44 L L L L L Van De Wege, Kevin (D) 24 L L L L G Honeyford, Jim (R) 15 G L L G L Walsh, Maureen (R) 16 L L L L L Hunt, Sam (D) 22 L L L L G Warnick, Judy (R) 13 G L L L L Keiser, Karen (D) 33 L L G L G Wellman, Lisa (D) 41 L L L L G King, Curtis (R) 14 L L L L L Wilson, Lynda (R) 17 G L L L L Kuderer, Patty (D) 48 L L L L G Zeiger, Hans (R) 25 L L L L L Liias, Marko (D) 21 L L L L G

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Representative District Pos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Representative District Pos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Appleton, Sherry (D) 23 1 L L L L L L L Macri, Nicole (D) 43 1 L L L L L L L Barkis, Andrew (R) 2 1 L G L L G L G Manweller, Matt (R) 13 2 L G L L G L L Bergquist, Steve (D) 11 2 L L L L L L L Maycumber, Jacquelin (R) 7 1 G G L L G G G Blake, Brian (D) 19 2 L L L L L L L McBride, Joan (D) 48 2 L L L L L L L Buys, Vincent (R) 42 2 L G L L G L G McCabe, Gina (R) 14 2 L L L L L L L Caldier, Michelle (R) 26 2 E G L G L L G McCaslin, Bob (R) 4 2 L G L G L G G Chandler, Bruce (R) 15 1 L G L G G E G McDonald, Joyce (R) 25 2 L G L G L L L Chapman, Mike (D) 24 1 L L L L L L L Morris, Jeff (D) 40 2 L L L L L L E Chopp, Frank (D) 43 2 L L L L L L L Muri, Dick (R) 28 1 L G L L L L L Clibborn, Judy (D) 41 2 L L L L L L L Nealey, Terry (R) 16 2 L G L L L L G Cody, Eileen (D) 34 1 L L L L L L L Orcutt, Ed (R) 20 2 L L L L L G G Condotta, Cary (R) 12 1 L G L L G G G Ormsby, Timm (D) 3 2 L L L L L L L DeBolt, Richard (R) 20 1 E L L L L L G Ortiz-Self, Lillian (D) 21 2 L L L L L L L Dent, Tom (R) 13 1 L G L L G L L Orwall, Tina (D) 33 1 L L L L L L L Doglio, Beth (D) 22 2 L L L L L L L Pellicciotti, Mike (D) 30 1 L L L L L L L Dolan, Laurie (D) 22 1 L L L L L L L Peterson, Strom (D) 21 1 L L L L L L L Dye, Mary (R) 9 1 L G L L L L G Pettigrew, Eric (D) 37 2 L L L L L L L Farrell, Jessyn (D) 46 2 L L L L L L R Pike, Liz (R) 18 2 L G L G L L G Fey, Jake (D) 27 2 L L L L L L L Pollet, Gerry (D) 46 1 L L L L L L L Fitzgibbon, Joe (D) 34 2 L L L L L L L Reeves, Kristine (D) 30 2 L L L L L L L Frame, Noel (D) 36 1 L L L L L L L Riccelli, Marcus (D) 3 1 L L L L L L L Goodman, Roger (D) 45 1 L L L L L L L Robinson, June (D) 38 1 L L L L L L L Graves, Paul (R) 5 2 L G L L L L L Rodne, Jay (R) 5 1 L G L L L G G Gregerson, Mia (D) 33 2 L L L L L L L Ryu, Cindy (D) 32 1 L L L L L L L Griffey, Dan (R) 35 1 L G L G L L G Santos, Sharon Tomiko (D) 37 1 L L L L L L L Haler, Larry (R) 8 2 L G L L G G L Sawyer, David (D) 29 1 L L L L L L L Hansen, Drew (D) 23 2 L L L L L L L Schmick, Joe (R) 9 2 L G L L L L G Hargrove, Mark (R) 47 1 L G L L L L G Sells, Mike (D) 38 2 L L L L L L L Harmsworth, Mark (R) 44 2 L G L L L L L Senn, Tana (D) 41 1 L L L L L L L Harris, Paul (R) 17 2 L G L L L L L Shea, Matt (R) 4 1 L G L G L G E Hayes, Dave (R) 10 2 L G L L L L E Slatter, Vandana (D) 48 1 L L L L L L L Holy, Jeff (R) 6 2 L L L L L L E Smith, Norma (R) 10 1 L E L L L G L Hudgins, Zack (D) 11 1 L L L L L L L Springer, Larry (D) 45 2 L L L L L L L Irwin, Morgan (R) 31 2 L G L L L G G Stambaugh, Melanie (R) 25 1 L G L G L L L Jenkin, Bill (R) 16 1 L G L L L L G Stanford, Derek (D) 1 1 L L L L L L L Jinkins, Laurie (D) 27 1 L L L L L L L Steele, Mike (R) 12 2 L G L L G L G Johnson, Norm (R) 14 1 L G L L L L G Stokesbary, Drew (R) 31 1 L G L L G G L Kagi, Ruth (D) 32 2 L L L L L L L Stonier, Monica Jurado (D) 49 2 L L L L L L L Kilduff, Christine (D) 28 2 L L L L L L L Sullivan, Pat (D) 47 2 L L L L L L L Kirby, Steve (D) 29 2 L L L L L L L Tarleton, Gael (D) 36 2 L L L L L L L Klippert, Brad (R) 8 1 L G L L G G G Taylor, David (R) 15 2 G G G G G G G Kloba, Shelley (D) 1 2 L L L L L L L Tharinger, Steve (D) 24 2 L L E L L L L Koster, John (R) 39 2 L G L L L L G Van Werven, Luanne (R) 42 1 L G L L G L L Kraft, Vicki (R) 17 1 L G L L L L G Vick, Brandon (R) 18 1 L G L G G L G Kretz, Joel (R) 7 2 L G L L G G G Volz, Mike (R) 6 1 L L E L L G G Kristiansen, Dan (R) 39 1 L G L L G L G Walsh, Jim (R) 19 1 L G L L L L G Lovick, John (D) 44 1 L L L L L L L Wilcox, J.T. (R) 2 2 L G L L G L L Lytton, Kristine (D) 40 1 L L L L L L L Wylie, Sharon (D) 49 1 L L L L L L L MacEwen, Drew (R) 35 2 L G L G L L L Young, Jesse (R) 26 1 L G L G L G G

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2018

BILL VOTE

1. HB 1047 Secure Medicine Return L Yes 2. HB 1715 Rest Breaks, House vote G No 3. HB 1715 Rest Breaks, Senate Labor & Commerce Committee E Excused 4. HB 1715 Rest Breaks, Senate Ways & Means Committee 5. HB 2114 Surprise Billing (Medical Debt), House vote 6. HB 2114 Surprise Billing, Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee 7. HB 2114 Surprise Billing, Senate Ways & Means Committee 8. HB 2143 WA State Opportunity Scholarship Program (Advanced Degree Health Profession) 9. HB 2489 Opioid Prevention and Treatment, House vote 10. HB 2489 Opioid Prevention and Treatment, Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee 11. HB 2489 Opioid Prevention and Treatment, Senate Ways & Means Committee

Senator District 1 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 Senator District 1 3 4 6 7 8 10 11

Angel, Jan (R) 26 L L Liias, Marko (D) 21 L L Bailey, Barbara (R) 10 L G G G L L L McCoy, John (D) 38 L L Baumgartner, Michael (R) 6 L L Miloscia, Mark (R) 30 L L Becker, Randi (R) 2 L G G G L L Mullet, Mark (D) 5 L G L L L L L Billig, Andy (D) 3 L L L L L Nelson, Sharon (D) 34 L L Braun, John (R) 20 L G L G O'Ban, Steve (R) 28 L L Brown, Sharon (R) 8 L G G L L Padden, Mike (R) 4 L L Carlyle, Reuven (D) 36 L L G L L Palumbo, Guy (D) 1 L L L L L Chase, Maralyn (D) 32 L L Pedersen, Jamie (D) 43 L L L L L Cleveland, Annette (D) 49 L L L L Ranker, Kevin (D) 40 L L L L L Conway, Steve (D) 29 L L L L L L L L Rivers, Ann (R) 18 L G L G L L L Darneille, Jeannie (D) 27 L L L L L Rolfes, Christine (D) 23 L L L L L Dhingra, Manka (D) 45 L L Saldaña, Rebecca (D) 37 L L L Ericksen, Doug (R) 42 L L Schoesler, Mark (R) 9 L G G L G Fain, Joe (R) 47 L G G G L L L Sheldon, Tim (D) 35 L L Fortunato, Phil (R) 31 L L Short, Shelly (R) 7 L L Frockt, David (D) 46 L L L L L Takko, Dean (D) 19 L L Hasegawa, Bob (D) 11 L L L L E L Van De Wege, Kevin (D) 24 L L L L L L L Hawkins, Brad (R) 12 L L Wagoner, Keith 39 L G G L L Hobbs, Steve (D) 44 L L Walsh, Maureen (R) 16 L L Honeyford, Jim (R) 15 L G G L G Warnick, Judy (R) 13 L G G L L Hunt, Sam (D) 22 L L L L L Wellman, Lisa (D) 41 L L Keiser, Karen (D) 33 L L L L L L L L Wilson, Lynda (R) 17 L G L King, Curtis (R) 14 L G L Zeiger, Hans (R) 25 L L Kuderer, Patty (D) 48 L L L L L

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Representative District Pos. 1 2 5 8 9 Representative District Pos. 1 2 5 8 9

Appleton, Sherry (D) 23 1 L L L L L Manweller, Matt (R) 13 2 G G L L L Barkis, Andrew (R) 2 1 L G G L L Maycumber, Jacquelin (R) 7 1 L G G L L Bergquist, Steve (D) 11 2 L L L L L McBride, Joan (D) 48 2 L L L L L Blake, Brian (D) 19 2 L L L L L McCabe, Gina (R) 14 2 L L L L L Buys, Vincent (R) 42 2 L G G L L McCaslin, Bob (R) 4 2 G G G G L Caldier, Michelle (R) 26 2 L G L L L McDonald, Joyce (R) 25 2 L G L L L Chandler, Bruce (R) 15 1 G G G L L Morris, Jeff (D) 40 2 L L L L L Chapman, Mike (D) 24 1 L L L L L Muri, Dick (R) 28 1 L G L L L Chopp, Frank (D) 43 2 L L L L L Nealey, Terry (R) 16 2 L G G L L Clibborn, Judy (D) 41 2 L L L L L Orcutt, Ed (R) 20 2 L L L L L Cody, Eileen (D) 34 1 L L L L L Ormsby, Timm (D) 3 2 L L L L L Condotta, Cary (R) 12 1 G G L L L Ortiz-Self, Lillian (D) 21 2 L L L L L DeBolt, Richard (R) 20 1 L G L L L Orwall, Tina (D) 33 1 L L L L L Dent, Tom (R) 13 1 G G L L L Pellicciotti, Mike (D) 30 1 L L L L L Doglio, Beth (D) 22 2 L L L L L Peterson, Strom (D) 21 1 L L L L L Dolan, Laurie (D) 22 1 L L L L L Pettigrew, Eric (D) 37 2 L L L L L Dye, Mary (R) 9 1 G G G L L Pike, Liz (R) 18 2 E G L L L Eslick, Carolyn 39 L G G L L Pollet, Gerry (D) 46 1 L L L L L Fey, Jake (D) 27 2 L L L L L Reeves, Kristine (D) 30 2 L L L L L Fitzgibbon, Joe (D) 34 2 L L L L L Riccelli, Marcus (D) 3 1 L L L L L Frame, Noel (D) 36 1 L L L L L Robinson, June (D) 38 1 L L L L L Goodman, Roger (D) 45 1 L L L L L Rodne, Jay (R) 5 1 E G G E L Graves, Paul (R) 5 2 L G L L L Ryu, Cindy (D) 32 1 L L L L L Gregerson, Mia (D) 33 2 L L L L L Santos, Sharon Tomiko (D) 37 1 L L L L L Griffey, Dan (R) 35 1 L G G L L Sawyer, David (D) 29 1 L L L L L Haler, Larry (R) 8 2 L G G L L Schmick, Joe (R) 9 2 L G G L L Hansen, Drew (D) 23 2 L L L L L Sells, Mike (D) 38 2 L L L L L Hargrove, Mark (R) 47 1 L G L L L Senn, Tana (D) 41 1 L L L L L Harmsworth, Mark (R) 44 2 L G G L L Shea, Matt (R) 4 1 G G G G L Harris, Paul (R) 17 2 L G L L L Slatter, Vandana (D) 48 1 L L L L L Hayes, Dave (R) 10 2 L G L L L Smith, Norma (R) 10 1 L L L L L Holy, Jeff (R) 6 2 L L L L L Springer, Larry (D) 45 2 L L L L L Hudgins, Zack (D) 11 1 L L L L L Stambaugh, Melanie (R) 25 1 L L L L L Irwin, Morgan (R) 31 2 L G G L L Stanford, Derek (D) 1 1 L L L L L Jenkin, Bill (R) 16 1 G G G L L Steele, Mike (R) 12 2 L G L L L Jinkins, Laurie (D) 27 1 L L L L L Stokesbary, Drew (R) 31 1 L G G L L Johnson, Norm (R) 14 1 L G L L L Stonier, Monica Jurado (D) 49 2 L L L L L Kagi, Ruth (D) 32 2 L L L L L Sullivan, Pat (D) 47 2 L L L L L Kilduff, Christine (D) 28 2 L L L L L Tarleton, Gael (D) 36 2 L L L L L Kirby, Steve (D) 29 2 L L L L L Taylor, David (R) 15 2 G G G G L Klippert, Brad (R) 8 1 G G G L L Tharinger, Steve (D) 24 2 L L L L L Kloba, Shelley (D) 1 2 L L L L L Valdez, Javier (D) 46 2 L L L L L Kraft, Vicki (R) 17 1 G G G L L Van Werven, Luanne (R) 42 1 L G G L L Kretz, Joel (R) 7 2 L G G L L Vick, Brandon (R) 18 1 L G G L L Kristiansen, Dan (R) 39 1 L G G L L Volz, Mike (R) 6 1 L L L L L Lovick, John (D) 44 1 L L L L L Walsh, Jim (R) 19 1 L G L L L Lytton, Kristine (D) 40 1 L L L L L Wilcox, J.T. (R) 2 2 L G G L L MacEwen, Drew (R) 35 2 G G G L L Wylie, Sharon (D) 49 1 L L L L L Macri, Nicole (D) 43 1 L L L L L Young, Jesse (R) 26 1 L G L L L

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 15 VOTER'S GUIDE WSNA-PAC board Presenting your WSNA-PAC Board

Your WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees (2017-2019) has worked hard this election season, interviewing candidates for office, meeting to evaluate candidates and the political lay of the land, fundraising and reaching out to other nurses to become more politically educated and involved. But their work extends far beyond elections; your Board also ran rapid-response teams during the legislative session, working to involve other nurses in advocating for WSNA’s priorities. Your WSNA-PAC Board is a powerhouse of political action for nurses and patients. WSNA-PAC bylaws allow for 12 trustees, ideally including one for each of the Washington’s 10 congressional districts and two at-large members. Currently, the WSNA-PAC has seven trustees and seeks politically passionate WSNA nurses to apply to join! WSNA is seeking a diverse board that reflects the range of political views held by WSNA members. Amy Boultinghouse, BSN, RN John Gustafson, Many nurses wonder if they are “knowledgeable enough.” Don’t WSNA-PAC Board Trustee BA, RN, CMSRN worry! We provide education and training for all trustees who desire 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WSNA-PAC Board Trustee more information on the political process. 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT The WSNA-PAC meets quarterly in person and more frequently Amy Boultinghouse is a 35-year John Gustafson works at St. via telephone meetings during active times such as election season. resident of Cowlitz County, currently living on a small farm Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, in Castle Rock. She works in where he serves as co-chair of free time. I serve as the Vice an ambulatory care unit at the Staffing Committee and as Chair of the WSNA-PAC Board PeaceHealth St. John Medical a WSNA Grievance Officer. He with other esteemed nurses who Center in Longview, primarily in is also a member of the WSNA volunteer to make changes to endoscopy. She is also part- Cabinet on Economic and General improve working conditions for time nursing faculty at Lower Welfare, which guides the nurses, as well as making safer Columbia College. association’s labor program. environments for patients. I am “I have found being an “There are many opportunities driven to promote nurses through active member with WSNA to improve the care a patient legislation, education and has provided me with many receives. As a volunteer, the mentoring. I am always open to learning opportunities. These Washington State Nurses talk to any nurse or aspiring nurse include practice-based education, Association has afforded me on how we can better serve our personal growth through the opportunity to lean in to the communities and make our voices leadership roles, as well as maximum. I have loved attending heard. I feel honored to serve all engaging with state legislators Nurse Legislative Day and the people of Washington state and enhancing my awareness of meeting with our state legislators Ingrid Anderson, BSN, RN through these commitments. the impact that activism plays in regarding issues that matter to WSNA-PAC Board of I serve on the PAC Board so I promoting nursing initiatives.” nurses, like safe staffing. Trustees Vice Chair can give a voice to nurses. Many For the price of my daily latte 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT people are overwhelmed by habit, I decided instead to donate Ingrid Anderson works in the politics – this gives me a tool to to the WSNA-PAC, because Emergency Department at implement real change. I don’t nurses’ issues are worthy of my Overlake Hospital Medical want to just hope change full support and attention. I grew Center. She specializes as a happens; I want to make change up in the 1960s and my favorite Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner happen. I can have a significant quote by President Kennedy is, (SANE) and is currently enrolled impact on how we deliver care ‘One person can make a difference at Gonzaga University in the at the bedside by volunteering and every person should try.’” distance Psychiatric Nurse with WSNA! Nurses are brilliant Practitioner program. at problem solving. If we all “I am devoted to improving brought our ideas to the table, we my community at work as well could transform health care as as through volunteering in my we know it!”

16 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 VOTER'S GUIDE WSNA-PAC board

The 1st, 4th, 5th and 10th congressional district positions are currently open.

Jan Bussert, BSN, RN Chris Birchem, RN Hilke Faber, MN, RN Judi Lyons, RN WSNA Board President WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees Chair WSNA-PAC Board Trustee WSNA-PAC Board Trustee WSNA-PAC Board Trustee 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TRUSTEE AT LARGE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Chris Birchem is a staff nurse in Hilke Faber was inducted into the Judi Lyons works in the surgery Jan Bussert has served as the the Orthopedic unit at Overlake WSNA Nursing Hall of Fame in department at Kittitas Valley president of WSNA since 2015. Hospital Medical Center, where 2018. Her nursing achievements Healthcare, where she serves as Prior to retirement, she practiced he serves as a WSNA Unit include assisting with passage Local Unit secretary. She is also nursing in Psych, Long Term Representative. In addition of the expanded Washington president of the WSNA Kittitas Care, PACU, Critical Care, Cardiac to serving as the Chair of the State Nurse Practice Act in 1973, County District. A member of Rehab and Ambulatory Care. Past WSNA-PAC Board, he is also Vice serving as Seattle-King County’s WSNA for more than 40 years, elected offices include WSNA President of the Washington first appointed Nursing Home she has served on many cabinets, President 1997-2001 and ANA Center for Nursing Board of Ombudsman and founding the committees and boards at both Board of Directors 2000-2003. Directors. nonprofit Washington State the state and national level. She She joined the WSNA staff from “In order to effectively Resident Councils. She served served as WSNA president 1993- 2007 to 2014, taking on the role of advocate on behalf our patients, on staff at WSNA as education 1997. Nurse Organizer. their families, as well as the program specialist from 2004 to “As past President of WSNA, I “Advocating for patient nursing profession, RNs must 2015. saw the importance of political and nurse safety through the unite together to loudly voice “The opportunity to serve activism. The WSNA-PAC does legislative process has been a concerns where changes are on the WSNA-PAC Board just that. We have a process to rewarding experience. It makes most realistically going to provides a wonderful face-to- reach out to all candidates who a difference when we tell our occur – that being in legislation. face experience to meet the file with the Secretary of State stories about our day, our fatigue, By supporting the WSNA-PAC, candidates running for state-level to run for the state legislature our concerns about our patients participating on the PAC Board office and to learn about their or statewide office. We ask when we know we have not had and becoming politically active, positions on our critical issues them about nursing issues and the time to give them everything I take immense pride that I’m affecting the quality of nursing priorities. We engage them in they needed. I have seen the actively committed to making care and the overall health care deeper conversations about minds of legislators change after these changes a reality. delivery system. Candidate their backgrounds, experiences one story. Participating on the Please remember, Union interviews are a time when we as and priorities. The WSNA-PAC WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees begins with “U” and we can’t nurses can personally inform and evaluates each candidate, makes has given me the opportunity to Unite without “U” – Be politically influence a candidate’s thinking decisions on who to endorse and actively engage in this process. active, support your WSNA-PAC about nursing and health care. supports those who will go to We support the candidates and and make your voice heard!” A WSNA endorsement is highly Olympia and advocate for nurses legislators who support our valued by candidates as nurses and patients. patient advocacy issues. The are considered the most trusted It is important to be politically rewards are great when we can profession.” involved because every vote influence the legislative process counts. It is the way to have your and bring about a positive change voice heard.” in our practice environment.”

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 17 VOTER'S GUIDE WSNA-PAC funding

The fight for rest breaks in the 2019 Session has begun By Ingrid Anderson, RN Vice Chair, WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees

Thank you for asking meal and rest breaks in the 2019 Legisla- your legislators to pass tive Session. HB 1715, which would And we want to support that. At WSNA, give nurses unin- no dues money goes toward political con- terrupted meal and tributions. So we need your help. Please rest breaks, during give $100, $50, $25 or even $5 to support the 2018 legislative candidates who support nurses. You can session. We were so donate online at wsna.org/pac/donate and close to passing this bill — help us take can even select to make a reoccurring con- the next step to pass this bill in the 2019 tribution each month. session by making a contribution to the Additionally, I hope you will help WSNA-PAC to help elect candidates who with our efforts to get out the vote this are pro-patient safety and pro-nurse. You fall. We have opportunities to reach out can easily donate online at wsna.org/pac/ to other WSNA nurses in districts where donate. pro-nurse candidates face tight races. We As a member of the WSNA-PAC Board, need nurses to: I joined other board members (all nurses • write postcards reminding other who volunteer to serve in this role!) to per- WSNA members to vote; sonally interview more than • doorbell in key districts; and, 35 candidates this spring. During these interviews, we • participate in phone banks At WSNA, no to get out the vote! dues money had the opportunity to share goes toward our experiences working With your help, we will elect a pro-nurse political without meal and rest legislature and we will pass the rest breaks contributions. breaks. Then we listened to bill next session. the candidates, answered Thank you, their questions and ensured that they left our interview Ingrid Anderson, RN with a solid understanding of why nurses Vice Chair, WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees need uninterrupted breaks. The good news? They get it. If a candidate receives an endorsement from WSNA-PAC, it is because they have made an unequivocal commitment to supporting our efforts to achieve uninterrupted

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“I believe in supporting the WSNA-PAC so that we can advocate for candidates who will go to Olympia and advocate for nurses and patients.” — Clarise Mahler, RN

Learn more about WSNA-PAC and make your contribution at wsna.org/pac Stand up. Speak up.

Advocacy CampRise up.WSNA Lobby Day Jan. 28, 2019 Feb. 28, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Red Lion, Tumwater The Heritage Room, Olympia

For nursing schools, students & WSNA Members For WSNA members

20 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 wsna.org VOTER'S GUIDE Upcoming legislative events

2019 ADVOCACY CAMP & WSNA LOBBY DAY CHANGE IS COMING… Exciting changes are underway as we prepare to advocate for nurses and patient safety during the 2019 State Legislative Session. A thorough review of the goals and outcomes of our legislative events made clear that it was time to update these events to best meet both the needs of our participants and our legislative goals. In a nutshell, we are “flipping” these events. In 2019, we’ll host a larger Advocacy Camp targeting the participation of nursing schools, students and WSNA members (and non-members). WSNA Lobby Day will be a smaller event, focused on advancing our 2019 Legislative Priorities – and encouraging the participation of more WSNA members who can discuss their professional experiences as nurses. We look forward to seeing you at one or both of these events! WE ARE FLIPPING THESE TWO EVENTS.

2019 Advocacy Camp WSNA Lobby Day date Jan. 28, 2019 date Feb. 28, 2019 time 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. time 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. venue Red Lion, Tumwater venue The Heritage Room, Olympia capacity 500 capacity 175 The goal of WSNA’s 2019 Advocacy Camp is to educate nurses, The goal of WSNA Lobby Day is to advance our legislative nursing faculty and students about the legislative process and priorities that support nurses and patient safety. This event about how to effectively advocate for nurses and patients will include a morning briefing session to help participants when meeting with legislators. get up to speed on key issues before the legislature. A This year’s event will take place at the Red Lion Hotel in few legislators will be invited to speak at this event, and Tumwater, where participants will be seated at roundtables WSNA’s Legislative & Health Policy Council will present the to foster a collaborative learning environment. The agenda Association’s 2019 Legislative Priorities. will feature speakers focused on legislative advocacy, and Time will also be spent role-playing to prepare for our the Governor will be invited to give the keynote address. A afternoon appointments with legislators. After lunch, panel of legislators and legislative assistants will be invited participants will head up to the hill to attend meetings with to join us at lunch to give their thoughts on advocacy and the legislators and legislative assistants from their districts. This 2019 legislative session. is a great opportunity for nurses to talk with their lawmakers For school faculty wanting to book an extended day in about key issues, such as the need for uninterrupted rest Olympia, WSNA has prepared a list of additional educational breaks, as well as funding for school nurses, nursing education opportunities at the State Capitol, such as taking a tour of faculty and public health. the Legislative Building, watching a hearing or scheduling appointments with legislators.

❚ For more information, contact WSNA’s Director of Public Affairs, Jennifer Muhm [email protected] .

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 21 VOTER'S GUIDE Get out the vote

October 19 General election ballots are mailed to registered voters.

October 29 Last day for in-person registration in order to vote in the general election.

November 6 General election

Get Out the Vote by November 6

This year’s primary election saw volunteers – especially in the final days of There truly is so much at stake in increased voter turnout across Wash- the election. Coordinate with a friend or the 2018 elections. Now more than ever, ington state. Now, it’s time to Get Out the colleague and go Get Out the Vote! we need nurses to help Get Out the Vote Vote for a pro-nurse legislature! for uninterrupted meal and rest breaks, for Most campaigns have two ways to volun- With a couple weeks until the general closing the mandatory overtime loophole, teer: election, there is still time to help candi- for a reduction in workplace violence, for dates near you. In the days prior to the more accountability and transparency Phone banking Election, it is important that voters who from health insurance companies, and for Call other voters in your district and remind have not yet turned in their ballots receive more support for people in our communi- them to turn in their ballot! phone calls and at-the-door contacts ties battling opioid addiction. reminding them to cast their vote. Let’s Get Out the Vote and elect a pro- Doorbelling A quick search online can help you nurse legislature! ■ Join other nurses and “walk turf” in your determine your legislative district (see area. The campaign will give you a map page 23), and the list of WSNA-PAC and list of households to visit in a local endorsed candidates (see page 9) can precinct. You can have a huge impact by give you an idea of which local campaigns talking with voters at their door – nurses can use your help. To connect with your are the most trusted profession and voters local candidates, simply search for their appreciate hearing from you in person campaigns online (e.g., “Emily Randall about WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates. for Senate”) and then give them a call. Campaigns are always appreciative of

22 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 VOTER'S GUIDE What legislative district do I live in?

What legislative district do I live in?

Use your smartphone to look up your legislative district in two easy steps! Both yourlegislative district and congressional district will be displayed with links to your elected officials’ contact information.

1 Visit https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder.

2 Enter your home address.

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 23 VOTER'S GUIDE 2019 Legislative Priorities 2019 Legislative Priorities WSNA is the leading voice and advocate for the professional interests of more than 100,000 registered nurses who live and work in Washington state. In addition to the priorities listed below, this year WSNA is also advocating for the legislature to pass a bill that addresses nurse delegation.

BUDGET PRIORITIES

PUBLIC HEALTH is essential! School nurse funding Nursing education funding Foundational public Improve the health and safety of K-12 Increase state funding for nursing health services students across Washington by increasing education faculty salaries to recruit and state support for the Prototypical School retain well-qualified educators to train Protect the health and safety of Funding Model to place more nurses in the next generation of nurses. Provide our communities by ensuring that Class One school districts and for the scholarship and loan repayment funding standards for communicable disease School Nurse Corps which funds nurses in that has a significant impact for nurses, prevention and environmental Class Two school districts. allowing them financial stability while health are met across the state. working with under served communities.

POLICY PRIORITIES

Meal and rest breaks bill Surprise medical billing Protect patients by ensuring nurses receive Safeguard patients and their families against surprise medical uninterrupted meal and rest breaks, so that they bills when treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network can provide the highest quality patient care. facility under emergency or surgical circumstances.

Access to mental health services Address the opioid crisis Support patient access to mental/behavioral health treatment from community providers such as psychiatric nurse Address the opioid epidemic through prevention and practitioners. The current practice of inappropriately boarding treatment in every community in Washington state. mental/behavioral health patients in hospitals often leads to workplace violence experienced by nurses and other providers.

Jennifer Muhm, WSNA Director of Public Affairs, [email protected] CONTACT Melissa Johnson, WSNA Contract Lobbyist, [email protected]

24 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 WSNA NEWS WSNA nurses lead WSNA nurses lead at national and state conventions WSNA nurses came, they advocated, and they conquered. Your WSNA delegates participated in three conventions this summer, where they spoke up about patient safety, workplace violence and standing strong in the face of attacks on unions. WSNA submitted resolutions to the AFT and Washington State Labor Council conventions on rest breaks, workplace violence and the protection of the Affordable Care Act. Through their participation and advocacy, your delegates made sure your voices were heard at the state and national level.

ANA Lobby Day and Membership Assembly June 22–23 Nurses and leaders across the nation attended the American Nurses Association’s 2018 Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. June 22-23. The Assembly elected Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN of the North Carolina Nurses Association to succeed Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN as ANA’s next president. The Assembly also engaged in dialogue forums on secondary opioid exposure considerations in caring for patients with overdose, the ANA presidential endorsement process and an ethics debate on the right to die. From the forums, recommendations from the Professional Policy Committee, elected ANA board and committee members were adopted. New ANA Enterprise Chief Executive Officer Loressa Cole, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, addressed the Assembly, expressing gratitude for the opportunity. Cole offered her vision of a future where nurses lead: “Our nation and our patients are counting on us to show up and speak up,” Cole said. “We must not fail them. ANA will be there, and I know you will join us.”

Celebrating a victory ANA joined other nursing organizations commending the passage of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which will extend prescribing authority to nurse practitioners and help combat the opioid crisis. By acclamation, the Membership Assembly endorsed an updated ANA board statement condemning the Administration’s practice of separating children from families at the United States border.

Nurses mobilize for advocacy on Capitol Hill On the eve of Membership Assembly, approximately 300 participants from 45 states plus D.C., Guam and the Virgin Islands took part in Hill Day, which included a briefing breakfast before 277 scheduled visits with members of Congress and staff. Hill Day participants were encouraged to speak to their representatives about safe staffing, the opioid crisis, funding gun violence research and workforce development funding. WSNA members met with staff members and our elected representatives, including Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Dan Newhouse.

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AFT’s 2018 Convention July 13–16 Over a span of four days, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bernie Sanders, AFT members running for office and AFT delegates spoke out on building our union and democracy through member engagement and community involvement. This year, WSNA member delegates included: • Suzanne Baek • Julia R. Barcott • Renata L. Bowlden • Edna P. Cortez • Ruby Crisostomo • Martha M. Goodall • John Gustafson • Judi M. Lyons Above, from left: Anita Stull, Ruby Crisostomo, Julia Barcott, Sally Watkins, Renata Bowlden, John Gustafson, Suzanne Baek, Martha Goodall, Judi Jyons and Edna Cortez. • Anita A. Stull

AFT President Randi Weingarten addressed a full convention hall, outlining the fight the union has before it and, more importantly, urging members to find “hope in the darkness” at a crucial juncture for American democracy and Americans’ aspirations for a better life. AFT is one of the lead unions in that fight. The New York Times covered the AFT recommitment campaign in the wake of the Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court decision. At the same time, conservative groups that backed the case are pushing workers to opt out of their unions. Weingarten warned that conservative billionaires are launching “bare-knuckle opt-out campaigns. They know that working people gain strength in numbers,” she said. “And they know working people do better when they join together in unions. So the right wing is doing everything they can to stop us.”

Delegates like Edna Cortez from Seattle Children’s Hospital debated and passed dozens of resolutions around issues critical to our members, our patients and our communities, including support for expanding health care access and preventing workplace violence. As part of the convention, AFT honored heroes for their actions against gun violence, harmful immigration policies and support for restoration efforts following last year’s deadly hurricanes. Those receiving Hero awards included WSNA’s Julia Barcott and Renata Bowlden for their relief efforts on St. Croix. Above: Edna Cortez.

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WSLC Convention July 17–19 IN SUPPORT OF REST BREAKS AND CLOSING THE MANDATORY OVERTIME LOOPHOLE FOR Delegates from across the state came together in Wenatchee for REGISTERED NURSES AND HEALTHCARE the 2018 Constitutional Convention of the Washington State Labor WORKERS TO INCREASE PATIENT SAFETY Council, AFL-CIO. This year, the theme “Union Strong” set the pace for WSLC Convention Resolution 12 energizing discussions on the attacks on unions, immigrants, women and working-class Americans. The convention focused on staying WHEREAS, patients and their families expect to receive exceptional strong amid legal and legislative efforts to take away workers’ freedom medical care in Washington’s healthcare facilities and hospitals; and to join together in unions. WHEREAS, medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in The convention opened with a bittersweet announcement that the United States, just behind heart disease and cancer, according WSLC President Jeff Johnson will not be seeking re-election. After a to a 2016 study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, which standing ovation, he reminded the convention delegates that the work estimates that more than 250,000 patients are killed by medical is not done. errors each year; and AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler’s keynote address stated, WHEREAS, registered nurses intercept eighty-six percent (86%) of “Our answer to Janus is a labor movement unafraid to be bold and medication errors before there is harm to patients; and do things differently. It’s confronting ‘right to work,’ not just at the ballot box or in Olympia, but by demonstrating the value of union WHEREAS, often the staffing needs of a department may also membership, every day, and being relevant and essential to our necessitate the need for more CNAs, technical workers, or other members lives. We have to show them what their union is fighting for… health care professionals who provide direct patient care; and an economic agenda at the national, state and local level that makes WHEREAS, registered nurses and health care workers often work every job a good job, strengthens the social safety net and grows the a ten or twelve hour shift without time to take rest or meal breaks, labor movement; a future economy that works for all of us, not just the and when rest or meal breaks do happen, they are often interrupted, wealthy few; a new brand of politics that’s more than just a party label; meaning the nurse or worker must return to the job before the and a commitment to diversity in deeds, not just words.” break is finished; and WSLC Secretary Treasurer Lynne Dodson reminded delegates that WHEREAS, a Washington state arbitrator recently stated that “the union members stood up to powerful forces in the past — immigrant requirement of a nurse on break to be ‘on call’ diminishes the women in the Bread and Roses strike, auto workers in Flint, sanitation purpose of a break from work”; and workers in Memphis and so many others — and we can and will do the WHEREAS, other professions have recognized that fatigue same now. endangers public safety and have responded by instituting strict Resolutions approved by convention delegates included “Support limits on overtime and by mandating uninterrupted rest breaks; and of Rest Breaks and Closing the Mandatory Overtime Loophole for Registered Nurses and Healthcare Workers to Increase Patient Safety” WHEREAS, after working a ten – or twelve-hour shift, many nurses and “Promoting Prevention of Workplace Violence in Health Care.” and healthcare workers are called back for mandatory overtime Thank you to our delegates that represented WSNA at WSLC: as hospitals and health care facilities respond to chronic nursing • Julia Barcott shortages by activating on-call nurses; and • Martha Goodall WHEREAS, nurses and health care workers who work shifts of • Edna Cortez twelve-and-a-half hours (12½) or longer are three times more likely to miss things, putting patients at risk; and • Suzanna Avery • Suzanne Baek WHEREAS, these practices are not safe for nurses, health care workers, or their patients; now, therefore, be it • Sam Asencio • Rachel DeSouza RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and its affiliates will promote legislation that requires all health care Convention delegates, including workers to receive uninterrupted meal and rest breaks; and be WSNA members, took time out to it further join a rally in support of medical staff at Confluence Health’s RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and Central Washington Hospital, its affiliates will promote legislation that closes the mandatory urging management to put overtime loophole by clarifying that employers may not use patients before profits and settle prescheduled on-call time to fill chronic or foreseeable vacancies a fair contract now with UFCW due to staff shortages and that limits mandatory overtime in Local 21. ■ hospitals and health care facilities; and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and The two resolutions mentioned its affiliates will support Washington state nurses and health care in this article are shown at right workers and prioritize the issue of rest breaks in its 2019 state and on the following page. ➝ legislative agenda.

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RESOLUTION PROMOTING PREVENTION OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE WSLC Convention Resolution 13

WHEREAS, all employees deserve a workplace free from violence WHEREAS, twenty-seven (27) of the 100 fatalities in health care and injury; and and social service settings that occurred in the United States in 2013 were due to assaults or violent acts; and WHEREAS, the National Crime Victimization Survey defines workplace violence as non-fatal violence against employed WHEREAS, workplace violence is a serious concern for members persons age 16 or older that occurred while they were at work of unions representing nurses and health care workers and the or on duty; and Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO; now, therefore, be it

WHEREAS, health care workers face a significant risk of RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, experiencing violence and injury while on the job; and will assist affiliates in lobbying for new or strengthened laws to protect members from workplace violence and injury, including WHEREAS, health care facilities are often unsecured workplaces; comprehensive prevention program laws; and be it further and RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, WHEREAS, workplace violence and injury in health care includes and its affiliates will work to educate members and lawmakers domestic violence; and about workplace violence and injury prevention programs; and WHEREAS, the health care sector makes up just 9 percent (9%) be it further of the overall U.S. workforce, but it experiences nearly as many RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, violent injuries as all other industries combined; and and its affiliates acknowledge that boarding of behavioral health WHEREAS, 2015 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics patients in health care facilities can lead to violence against shows that incidents of serious workplace violence are four times health care workers and advocate for behavioral health funding more common in health care than in other private industries; and and appropriate use of health care facilities; and be it further

WHEREAS, between 2005 and 2014, the rate of health care RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL- workplace violence increased by 110 percent (110%) in private- CIO, and its affiliates will work to educate members about the sector hospitals; and importance of reporting all workplace violence and injury to the employer, including assaults, near misses, threats, and verbal WHEREAS, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that while abuse; and be it further under twenty percent (20%) of all workplace injuries happen to health care workers, those same health care workers suffer fifty RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, percent (50%) of all assaults; and will encourage affiliates to bargain for user-friendly reporting systems and reprisal-free reporting; and be it finally WHEREAS, health care assault rates correlate with time spent in direct patient contact, making nurses, nurses’ aides, and other RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, frontline health care assistants the most frequent victims of and its affiliates will work to educate members about their right attack; and to report assaults to the police and to press charges.

WHEREAS, in 2017, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries received more claims than it had in any given year over the last decade from nurses and nursing aides for workplace assaults and violent acts; and

WHEREAS, according to the Journal of Emergency Nursing study, only about twenty-nine percent (29%) of nurses who experienced a physical attack reported the incident; and

WHEREAS, members of unions representing nurses and health care workers frequently describe impediments to reporting incidents of workplace violence either internally or to the police; and

28 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 Calendar

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Upcoming events If you are currently a member and have had a October change in your employment situation… 17 Nurses Speak – Kennewick Please complete a Change of Information Form or email your changes to [email protected]. The Change of Information Form is available on the WSNA 18 Nurses Speak – Spokane website under “Membership,” or you can contact the WSNA Membership Department 18-19 CNEWS meeting – Seattle at 800-231-8482 or 206-575-7979 to request one. 19 GENERAL ELECTION ballots Please note: It is the member’s responsibility to notify WSNA in writing of any changes mailed to voters in address, employer, FTE status, layoff or leave of absence. Write to: Membership 24 WSNA CRC (district/region presidents – Washington State Nurses Association, 575 Andover Park West, Suite 101, Seattle, and executive directors) meeting WA 98188. 26 WSNA Executive Committee meeting Notice of Washington State Nurses Association policy regarding nonmembers 26 WSNA Finance Committee meeting employed under WSNA collective bargaining agreements Federal and state labor laws recognize the right of unions in Washington to enter into collective bargaining agreements 29 GENERAL ELECTION Last day for with private sector employers that require employees, as a condition of employment, either to join the union (and thereby enjoy all of full rights and benefits of membership) or to pay fees to the union (and thereby satisfy any financial in-person registration in order to vote obligation to the union without enjoying the full rights and benefits of union membership). Regardless of the wording of the “union security” agreement, employees represented by the Washington State Nurses Association for purposes of collective bargaining and covered by a valid union security agreement are not required to become full members November of WSNA, and are required only to choose either to be members of WSNA or pay fees to it. (Note that regardless of whether a collective bargaining agreement between WSNA and a public sector employer contains a union security 3 WSNA Leadership Summit – Bow, WA agreement, public sector employees are not required to pay dues, agency fees, or any other payment to WSNA as a condition of employment.) Employees who choose to become members of the Washington State Nurses Association pay WSNA dues and receive all of the rights and benefits of WSNA membership. Employees who either decline to 6 GENERAL ELECTION become members of WSNA or who resign from WSNA membership may pay “agency fees” to cover their share of the cost of representation, and thereby satisfy any applicable union security obligation. WSNA has negotiated union 7 WSNA Occupational and security agreements, which have been ratified by the democratic vote of the affected employees and which require Environmental Health and that all employees must either join the union or pay fees to the union, in order to ensure that each employee who is Safety Committee meeting represented by WSNA pays a fair share of the cost of that representation. Such union security agreements strengthen WSNA’s ability to represent employees effectively in collective bargaining, contract enforcement and grievance 11 administration, while eliminating “free riders” who enjoy the benefits of a WSNA contract and representation without Veterans Day – WSNA offices closed contributing their fair share of the union’s expenses for negotiating, administering and enforcing the contract. Through the collective bargaining process, nurses represented by WSNA achieve higher wages, better benefits, fairness in 22-23 Thanksgiving holiday – the disciplinary procedure, and enhanced respect for their skills and professionalism. These improvements, won WSNA offices closed through collective bargaining, enhance the terms and conditions of working life for all employees, create conditions under which nurses can safely advocate for their patients, and allow them to better provide for themselves and their families. Only WSNA members enjoy all of the full rights of WSNA membership. Only WSNA members have the right to attend local unit meetings and speak out on any and all issues affecting their workplace, WSNA and its members; December the right to participate in the formulation of WSNA policies; the right to have input into WSNA bargaining goals and objectives, and to serve on WSNA negotiating committees; the right to nominate and vote for candidates for WSNA 14 WSNA Board of Directors meeting office, and to run as a candidate for WSNA office; the right to vote on contract ratification and strike authorization; the right to participate in the WSNA general assembly; and the right to participate in the American Nurses Association 25 Christmas and the American Federation of Teachers. Agency fee payers are those who choose not to be full members of WSNA but who comply with any applicable union security agreement to pay their share of WSNA’s expenses for negotiating, 24-Jan. 1 Winter holiday – WSNA offices closed administering and enforcing the contract with their employer by payment of agency fees. They thereby fulfill any applicable union security financial obligation to WSNA under the terms of any collective bargaining agreement between their employer and WSNA. Agency fee payers forfeit valuable rights and benefits of WSNA membership. Agency fee payers give up their rights to have input into the affairs of WSNA, the organization that represents them in dealings January with their employer concerning wages, hours of work, health and retirement benefits, disciplinary matters, and other terms and conditions of employment. Any WSNA member may resign at any time from WSNA (and thereby forfeit 1 New Year's Day his or her WSNA membership rights)by submitting a written notice of resignation from WSNA membership, which becomes effective upon receipt by WSNA. It is recommended that any resignation from WSNA membership be sent 28 WSNA Advocacy Camp – Olympia by certified mail, but certified mail is not required regardless of the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. A member covered by a valid union security agreement who resigns from WSNA shall be re-classified as an agency fee payer. Agency fee payers should submit to WSNA an Agency Fee Payer Application Form, which is available upon request from WSNA. Agency fee payers are required to pay fees equal to their share of WSNA costs germane to February collective bargaining, contract administration and grievance adjustment. WSNA automatically reduces the fee charged to agency fee payers by the amount attributable to expenditures incurred for WSNA activities that are not related to 28 WSNA Lobby Day – Olympia its responsibilities as representative for purposes of collective bargaining. In our most recent accounting year, 6.6% of WSNA’s total expenditures were spent on activities unrelated to collective bargaining representation. Any non-member who is financially obligated to WSNA under a valid union security agreement may inspect the audit report of WSNA May expenditures at a reasonable time and place upon written request to WSNA. Any non-member who disagrees with the amount of the agency fee may file a written challenge with WSNA, which must state the basis for the challenge. 1-3 Washington State Nurses For members who resign their membership during the calendar year, challenges must be made within 30 days of Convention – Tulalip the postmark of the notice regarding their change in status from members to agency fee payers. For nonmembers, challenges must be made during the 30 day period after the postmark of WSNA’s written notice of the new calculation for agency fees that take effect on January 1 of each year. Such challenges shall be decided by an impartial arbitrator appointed by the American Arbitration Association pursuant to its Rules for Impartial Determination of Union Fees. Any For more information and a complete challenges must be submitted to WSNA, ATTN: Agency Fee Challenges, 575 Andover Park West, Suite 101, Seattle, WA and up-to-date listing of events, visit 98188. It is recommended that any challenges submitted be sent by certified mail, but certified mail is not required. wsna.org/calendar.

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2019 WSNA membership dues The updated WSNA dues rate schedule is effective shall not be implemented,” therefore the current ANA dues is based on the statewide average of the 5th-step January 1, 2019. Please see the accompanying Dues annual dues amount will remain in effect through wage rate for RNs in WSNA-represented bargaining Rate chart for your specific dues rate for 2019. December 31, 2019. units. This calculation is made from existing contracts The total annual amount of dues for WSNA For WSNA members not represented by WSNA for in effect on July 1 each year. The average 5th step members includes the American Nurses Association collective bargaining, there will be no dues increase in monthly salary is then multiplied by a dues adjustment (ANA), Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) 2018, except for an adjustment in the District portion factor of 1% and again by 12 to determine the amount and the District Nurses Association (DNA) dues of the dues. Since 2012, WSNA has had a pilot project for the annual WSNA portion of the dues and is applied portions. This combined amount is based on the that reduced dues for nurses not represented by WSNA in January the following year. The amount of the dues following Information: 1) the District you are employed for collective bargaining, including a 50% reduction increase for 2019 for the WSNA portion of the dues will in, 2) the total hours you are scheduled to work per in District/Region dues. Beginning in January 2019, be 1.03%, which is $1.76 per month ($21.09 annually) month (FTE) and 3) whether you are represented by District/Region dues will be adjusted back to the full for members represented by WSNA for collective WSNA for collective bargaining or not. WSNA dues for amount. bargaining in our highest dues-paying category members are adjusted annually on January 1 each year For RN members represented by WSNA for (Category A). Eight percent (8%) of the WSNA portion based on a formula approved by the membership in collective-bargaining, in addition to ANA and District of the dues of WSNA collective bargaining members 1991 and revised in 2003. New graduates, members dues, the amount of WSNA dues also includes per are returned to the WSNA Cabinet on Economic and who work less than 80 hours per month and those who capita dues to our national union, the AFT AFL-CIO, and General Welfare (4%) and to the member’s local unit are retired or not represented for collective bargaining the $10 per year WSNA mobilization fund assessment. (4%) for their use. may qualify for one of the reduced dues categories. AFT dues are determined by the AFT delegates at their Additionally, non-RN local unit only program ANA dues are adjusted every three years based on biennial convention. In July 2018, the AFT delegates member dues will be calculated based on the the Consumer Price Index (this increase is capped at voted not to increase the AFT dues in September statewide average of the 5th step wage rate for a maximum of 2%). This increase is applied to both 2018. The next AFT dues increase will be 30 cents non-RNs in WSNA represented bargaining units collective bargaining and non-collective bargaining per member per month beginning in September (consistent with the methodology used for RN dues members. The last ANA dues increase was in January 2019 and will be implemented by WSNA beginning calculations). These members also pay the AFT and 2014 and the next increase was scheduled for January in January 2020. mobilization fund dues but are not assessed ANA or 2017; however, by action of the 2016 ANA Membership For members represented for collective bargaining District dues since they are not eligible to be members Assembly, “the dues escalator for 2014, 2015 and 2016 by WSNA, the formula for the WSNA portion of the of those organizations.

Dues rates effective Jan. 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2019. Subject to change with proper notice.

Union members Non-union Members Registered nurses represented by WSNA for collective bargaining Registered nurses not represented by WSNA for collective bargaining

Category A Category B Categories C and D Category E Category F Category R

Annual Install* Monthly Annual Install* Monthly Annual Install* Monthly Annual Install* Monthly Annual Install* Monthly Annual Install* Monthly

Northwest $1,047.60 $350.53 $87.30 $816.96 $273.65 $68.08 $586.56 $196.85 $48.88 $205.75 $69.91 $17.15 $415.50 $139.83 $35.25 $211.50 $71.83 $17.63

6, 8, 17, 18 $1,042.56 $348.85 $86.88 $813.36 $272.45 $67.78 $584.16 $196.05 $48.68 $204.48 $69.49 $17.04 $418.08 $140.69 $34.83 $209.04 $71.01 $17.42

KCNA $1,095.84 $366.61 $91.32 $853.20 $285.73 $71.10 $610.80 $204.93 $50.90 $217.92 $73.97 $18.16 $471.36 $158.45 $39.28 $235.68 $79.89 $19.64

3 $1,062.96 $355.65 $88.58 $828.72 $277.57 $69.06 $594.48 $199.49 $49.54 $209.63 $71.21 $17.47 $423.25 $142.41 $36.54 $219.25 $74.41 $18.27

4 $1,058.64 $354.21 $88.22 $825.36 $276.45 $68.78 $592.08 $198.69 $49.34 $208.50 $70.83 $17.38 $421.00 $141.66 $36.17 $217.00 $73.66 $18.08

5, 15 $1,037.52 $347.17 $86.46 $809.52 $271.17 $67.46 $581.52 $195.17 $48.46 $203.25 $69.08 $16.94 $410.50 $138.16 $34.42 $206.50 $70.16 $17.21

7 $1,043.04 $349.01 $86.92 $813.60 $272.53 $67.80 $584.40 $196.13 $48.70 $204.63 $69.54 $17.05 $413.25 $139.08 $34.88 $209.25 $71.08 $17.44 Region / district Region 12 $1,050.00 $351.33 $87.50 $818.88 $274.29 $68.24 $587.76 $197.25 $48.98 $206.38 $70.12 $17.20 $416.75 $140.25 $35.46 $212.75 $72.25 $17.73

10, 13 $1,040.16 $348.05 $86.68 $811.44 $271.81 $67.62 $582.96 $195.65 $48.58 $203.88 $69.29 $16.99 $411.75 $138.58 $34.63 $207.75 $70.58 $17.31

11 $1,052.64 $352.21 $87.72 $820.80 $274.93 $68.40 $589.20 $197.73 $49.10 $207.00 $70.33 $17.25 $418.00 $140.66 $35.67 $214.00 $72.66 $17.83

14, 98 $1,032.48 $345.49 $86.04 $805.92 $269.97 $67.16 $579.12 $194.37 $48.26 $202.00 $68.66 $16.83 $408.00 $137.33 $34.00 $204.00 $69.33 $17.00

* Installment amounts include $3.99 annual fee

Local unit program members Non-registered nurses represented by WSNA for collective bargaining

Category J Category K Category L

Annual Monthly Annual Monthly Annual Monthly

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WSNA districts / regions WSNA members in union membership categories pay district dues based on their primary place of employment. WSNA members in non-union membership categories can choose which District Nurses Association they will belong to on their membership application.

Northwest Region District 6 District 12 Island, San Juan, City of Yakima City Clallam and Jefferson Skagit, Snohomish and and northern area counties Whatcom counties of Yakima County District 13 Thurston County King County Nurses District 7 Association (KCNA) Chelan, Douglas and District 14 King County Grant counties Whitman County District 3 District 8 Pierce County Grays Harbor County District 15 Benton and Franklin District 4 District 10 counties Adams, Lincoln, Pend Cowlitz and Wahkiakum District 17 Oreille, Spokane and counties Kitsap County Above, from left: Edna Cortez, Martha Goodall, Clarise Mahler, Janet Stevens counties Stewart, John Gustafson, Julia Barcott, Christine Watts and Jan District 11 District 18 Clark and Skamania Bussert at a WSNA Leadership Summit in Chelan, Oct. 1, 2018. District 5 Kittitas County counties Columbia and Walla District 98 Walla counties All others not listed Introducing our Dues categories new logo!

A In a WSNA-represented bargaining F Employed and not covered by a After four decades with variations of the same logo, it was time for unit and working an average of 80 or WSNA collective bargaining contract, or a refresh. WSNA’s new logo was designed in-house by Senior Web more hours per month (0.5–1.0 FTE) unemployed and Design Specialist Ben Tilden. The new look is more graphi- B In a WSNA-represented bargaining J Non-RNs in a WSNA represented cally modern and emphasizes what we’re really about: Nurses. unit and working an average of 40 hours bargaining unit and working an average The new logo has been incorporated into The Washington Nurse, or more and less than 80 hours per of 40 hours or more and less than 80 month (0.25–0.49 FTE) hours per month the wsna.org website and other digital media and is being added to materials as we reprint. C In a WSNA-represented bargaining K Non-RNs in a WSNA represented unit and working an average of less than bargaining unit and working an average Design award 40 hours per month (less than 0.24 FTE, of 80 or more hours per month or per diem) Speaking of design, The Washington Nurse L Non-RNs in a WSNA represented was a winner in the 2018 Graphic Design bargaining unit and working an average D New Graduate Nurse employed in a of less than 40 hours per month USA Health & Wellness Awards in the cat- WSNA represented bargaining unit (for the 1st year of membership only) egory of Best Publications and Periodicals R New graduate nurse, employed for the Spring 2018 issue of this magazine. and not covered by a WSNA collective E 62 years of age and not employed, or bargaining contract (for first year of totally disabled membership only) PHOTO: COURTESY EDNA CORTEZ EDNA COURTESY PHOTO: FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 31 Best experience ever. Reminded me why I became a nurse and gave me a new zeal to continue fighting for our profession.” — 2017 Convention attendee

Dr. Phyllis Kritek, RN, PhD, FAAN Rev. Dr. Cameron M. Sharp, Stephanie Staples NEGOTIATING AT AN UNEVEN TABLE: PhD, M. Div., B. Th., ADN BRING YOUR ‘A’ GAME TO WORK AND LIFE! MORAL COURAGE IN ACTION DUTY TO PROTECT: A CALL TO ACTION Join master motivator (and reWired nurse) Dr. Kritek is a world-renowned expert on FOR NURSES IN CARING AND ADVOCATING Stephanie Staples for this fast-paced, FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY conflict resolution and healing. Her keynote interactive and idea-packed session that will focuses on the call to courage presented As a nurse and a pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sharp have you laughing, thinking and inspired to when conflict or discord emerges, placing brings a dual perspective to caring for each take immediate action that will positively nurses at an uneven table. This presentation patient we contact. This presentation will impact your life and livelihood. If you have sheds light on the additional competencies examine our own beliefs and barriers to caring ever been tired, overwhelmed, stressed and that can lead to better outcomes. Come for the LGBT Community, including concrete it’s not even lunch time yet, you will need to explore how you can embrace your potential tools/ skills for creating a culture of safety for hear this presentation. to become a profile in courage. the LGBT patient, challenging pre-conceived ideas about the LGBT community, exploring some of the issues the LGBT community is speaking up about, and opening paths for empathy.

32 THE WASHINGTON NURSE FALL 2018 Early bird pricing is in effect through Dec. 31, 2018 and registration is now open at rnconvention.org.

Join us at Tulalip May 1-3, 2019 TRANSFORMING HEALTH CARE THROUGH THE POWER OF NURSING Amazing speakers, networking, legislative updates and a full year’s worth of CNE!

Aimee McLean MSN, RN, CCHP Sara Kim, PhD Suicide Prevention Training Utah Nurses Association President CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS: A TAKE CARE OF YOUR SUICIDE FOUNDATION FOR RELATIONSHIP PREVENTION REQUIREMENT FOR ACTION, REACTING AND INTERACTING: BUILDING IN HEALTHCARE LICENSURE — WORTH 6 CNES! WHEN A LOCAL NURSE MAKES INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES Dr. Sara Kim is a Research Professor of With the University of Washington School University of Utah Hospital registered nurse Surgery and Associate Dean for Educational of Nursing, we’re offering the opportunity Alex Wubbels was arrested in 2017 after Quality Improvement at the University of to fulfill your 6-hour mandatory suicide refusing to allow a police officer to draw Washington School of Medicine. Join her for a prevention training requirement for licensure blood from an unconscious patient. The Utah session on the foundational skills health care with this special add-on course offered Nurses Association (UNA) supported their professionals need to proactively manage May 3, 2019. UNA member and collaborated with the police workplace conflicts. This training is approved by the Washington to establish a clear communicative process Department of Health and on their model list. with the goal of preventing a similar incident in the future. UNA president Aimee McLean, RN participated in creating a new policy, adopted by the Salt Lake Valley police chiefs, addressing official interactions between the police and hospital staff.

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 33 NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING NURSE FOR A 2019 RECOGNITION AWARD

Do you know a nurse who WSNA AWARD CATEGORIES deserves to be celebrated for her or his exceptional Honorary Recognition Award Joanna Boatman Staff Nurse contributions to the For significant contributions, distinguished service or Leadership Award profession of nursing? valuable assistance to the nursing profession. This award for leadership was established in 1995 Nominate them for a 2019 in recognition of Joanna Boatman’s significant The nominee must be a WSNA member who has Recognition Award! contributions to the advancement of staff nurses actively contributed by serving in an elected or and her achievements in improving the economic and appointed office or has been a consumer advocate The WSNA and Professional general welfare of nurses in the State of Washington. Nursing and Health Care and/or interpreted the role of nursing to consumers. Council awards recognize The nominee must currently be employed as a staff 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Jennifer Graves, RN, WSNA members who have nurse and must have made a significant contribution MS, Vice President for Patient Safety and made significant contributions (at the local or state level) to the advancement of Quality Operations, Washington State in nursing practice, leadership, staff nurses or in the economic and general welfare Hospital Association. education and research. These area of nursing awards will be presented at a banquet celebration on May 2, Marguerite Cobb Public Health / 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Judi Lyons, RN, staff 2019 in conjunction with the Community Health Nurse Award nurse, Kittitas Valley Healthcare Washington State Nurses For outstanding professional contributions to public Convention, being held in May 1-3 health or community health, as well as calling these ANA Honorary Membership Pin at the Tulalip Resort. achievements to the attention of members of the Presented to a WSNA member or members in Nominations must be profession and/or general public. recognition of outstanding leadership, as well as accompanied with a narrative participation in and contributions to the purposes The nominee must be a current and active WSNA from the nominator, listing of WSNA and ANA. the nominee’s credentials and member or have been a WSNA member during the achievements, and a copy of years of service for which this award is given and The nominee must have demonstrated outstanding the nominee’s curriculum vitae/ must have made a significant contribution and have leadership and must have held elected/appointed resume. shown leadership in the field. state, national or district office. See the detailed list of 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: David Reyes, MPH, Community Partner Award criteria for each award and RN, DNP, APHN-BC, Assistant Professor, complete the nomination form Nursing & Healthcare Leadership, Recognizes a community and/or consumer partner at www.rnconvention.org/ University of Washington Tacoma. who has contributed significantly to promoting health news/2018/nominations. and a positive image of nurses through advocacy, safety and/or quality health care improvement.

The nominee has demonstrated interest in professional nursing by contributing in a concrete way to its growth and development and promoting a better understanding of professional nursing in the community.

2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Adam Davis, RN, DNP and Mitch Snyder, Division Chief for the FD CARES program

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PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND HEALTH CARE COUNCIL AWARDS Nominations must be received no later than Excellence in Practice Award Ethics and Human Rights Award Jan. 31, 2019. Recognizing excellence in practice in the direct care Recognizing excellence in ethics and human rights. of patients/clients. The nominee, through major a contribution or See the detailed list of The nominee demonstrates an evidence-based achievement, supports ethical and human rights criteria for each award and contribution or achievement that positively impacts issues in Washington state through partnership with complete the nomination form patients and the advancement of nursing practice. The communities. at www.rnconvention.org/ nominee also leads through effective collaboration news/2018/nominations. with stakeholders and colleagues. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Sofia Aragon, JD, BSN, RN, Executive Director, Washington Center 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Lynn Nelson, MSN, for Nursing RN, NCSN, Director of Student Support and Health Services, Educational Service Nurse Researcher Award District #113 Recognizing excellence in nursing research that addresses practice issues. Leadership and Management Award The nominee must have conducted research that has Recognizing excellence in nursing leadership and relevance to practice and direct practice implications, management. using sound research procedures, with findings The nominee promotes the professional development disseminated through publications, presentations of nurses and facilitates excellence in clinical practice. and/or conferences. With progressive leadership, she or he fosters a care environment that promotes creativity and enhances 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Pamela Mitchell, PhD, quality of care in a safe, supportive and professional RN, FAANP, Executive Associate Dean, working environment. University of Washington School of Nursing. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Susan Manfredi, DNP, MBA, RN, FACHE, Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at UW Medicine Northwest Hospital.

Nurse Educator Award Recognizing excellence in nursing education. The nominee demonstrates excellence in nursing education through evidence-based, innovative and inspirational methods that promote learning and enthusiasm.

2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Lynn Von Schlieder, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Program, Shoreline Community College

FALL 2018 THE WASHINGTON NURSE 35 RUN FOR WSNA OFFICE Did you ever wish you had a greater say in WSNA’s priorities and programs?

WSNA offers myriad opportunities for members to get involved in WSNA Board of Directors considering issues, making decisions and representing the work of Board members are elected to represent the membership of the WSNA. the association. You are WSNA, and your volunteer elected leaders Board members have the legal, ethical and fiduciary responsibility are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront. for all Association activities and act as trustees of the organization At this time, the WSNA and Economic & General Welfare search on behalf of all Association members. committees are seeking nominations for elected offices. You can nominate yourself by filling out a “Consent to Serve” form, available 11 members: online at https://wsna.org/serve. Also send us a short candidate • President (1) statement and photo for publication in the winter issue of The Washington Nurse, where we will introduce the candidates. • Vice President (1) Completed Consent to Serve forms can be submitted electronically • Secretary / Treasurer (1) at https://wsna.org/serve or on paper. Paper forms should be mailed • Directors At-Large (3) to: Washington State Nurses Association, 575 Andover Park West, • Directors At-Large Staff Nurse (2) non-managerial, Suite 101, Seattle, WA. 98188. non-supervisory, direct patient care provider, Please note that the Consent to Serve also includes the opportunity represented by WSNA for collective bargaining to express interest in appointed positions. • Chair of the Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare (1)* Except as noted, terms for all offices are two years. • Chair of the Legislative & Health Policy Council (1)* • Chair of the Professional Nursing & Health Care Council (1)* The deadline for receipt of nominations for printing in the Washington Nurse is Friday, Nov. 9 Three to four one-day meetings per year; may also be appointed to All members in good standing are eligible for office; however, only other work groups such as the WSNF board of trustees, etc. those members represented for collective bargaining by WSNA * Note: the chairs of the Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare, and who meet the WSNA Bylaws definition of Staff Nurse may be Legislative & Health Policy Council, and Professional Nursing & Health candidates for the Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare, the Care Council are elected separately and also serve as full members Economic & General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee or of the WSNA Board of Directors by virtue of their offices. Delegates and Alternates to the 2020 AFT convention. WSNA Nominations / Search Committee Nominations after Nov. 9 Members may declare their own candidacy by submitting a Consent Nominations / Search Committee members request nominations to Serve form to the WSNA Secretary no later than sixty (60) days for office and review all completed Consent to Serve forms. They prior to the first meeting of the WSNA General Assembly (deadline is prepare the slate of qualified candidates and recommend chair and March 3, 2019) or by being nominated from the floor at the General members for special committees. Assembly (May 2, 2019). However, these nominations will not be printed in the winter 2019 issue of The Washington Nurse due to Six members (four elected, two appointed): advance time required for printing. • Members (4) The names of all candidates, regardless of time and method of Two to three one-day meetings per biennium (every other year). nomination, will appear on the mailed election ballot, to be sent out following the May 2, 2019 General Assembly. Additionally, write-in candidates are allowed.

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Professional Nursing & Health Care Council Offices for the following three bodies are restricted to members represented by WSNA for collective bargaining. The PNHCC forecasts trends, promotes continuing education programs, addresses issue of nursing practice, collaborates with Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare (E&GW) other nursing and specialty organizations, and develops resources on issues relating to nursing practice, education, human rights and The Cabinet sets priorities for WSNA labor relations functions and access to health care. activities and is charged with developing and reviewing policies and procedures for the conduct of the E&GW program and collective 11 members (seven elected, four appointed): bargaining. The Cabinet also establishes standards and rules for • Chair (1) — also serves on WSNA Board of Directors Local Units. • Members (6) 10 members: Three one-day meetings per year; some committee work outside of • Chair (1) — Also serves on WSNA Board of Directors meetings is also typical. • Vice Chair (1) • Secretary / Treasurer (1) Legislative & Health Policy Council • At-Large Members (7) Council members serve in a politically nonpartisan capacity to recommend a state legislative agenda to the WSNA Board of Directors, Four to six one-day meetings and six to eight conference calls per review proposed legislation and recommend response, educate and year; additional work outside of meetings. assist the WSNA membership in understanding WSNA’s legislative priorities and assist in providing information to legislators and the Economic & General Welfare public. Nominating / Search Committee Seven members (four elected, three appointed): Researches and requests names of candidates and prepares slate for • Chair (1) — also serves on WSNA Board of Directors election to Cabinet, Nominating/Search Committee, and delegates • Members (3) and alternates to the governing body of any national or international labor organization with which WSNA is affiliated. Three one-day meetings per year, with the addition of Advocacy Camp and Nurse Legislative Day; weekly phone conference calls Three members: while the Washington State Legislature is in session (usually Jan. • Members (3) — candidate receiving the highest through March or April). number of votes serves as Chair Two to three one-day meetings per biennium. ANA Membership Assembly (One is the President; others elected) 2020 AFT Convention • Delegates (13) Must be a member in good standing of WSNA and AFT. Delegates attend and participate in AFT’s four-day convention. All expenses paid by WSNA. • Delegates (up to 20)

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PROPOSE A CALL FOR RESOLUTION POSTER ABSTRACTS

Any individual member or constituent ❚ WSNA is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington, providing representation and group of WSNA may submit proposed training that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. resolutions to be considered at the As the state’s premier professional nursing organization, we seek to advance nursing knowledge WSNA General Assembly on May 2, 2019. by providing and promoting access to evidence-based research and practice developments. The Guidelines and Resolutions Form, If you have led a quality improvement project, influenced change in nursing practice through including a sample resolution, are posted innovation, implemented a new care delivery model, promoted the field of nursing and/or nursing at wsna.org/about/bylaws-and-resolutions. practice through your leadership performance or conducted original research, WSNA invites The resolutions form must be completed, you to submit a poster abstract for presentation at the Biennial Nurses Convention to be held including the cost impact. May 1-3, 2019, at the Tulalip Resort and Convention Center. The deadline for submitting resolutions The conference will feature the theme “Transforming Health Through the Power of Nursing” for consideration by the Resolutions by sharing the latest advances in research, practice, technology, health care delivery and Committee is Nov. 9, 2018. leadership, and we invite nurses who have been transforming nursing practice to share their The WSNA Bylaws/Resolutions findings and experience! Committee will meet following the deadline to consider any proposed non- General poster abstract information emergency resolutions that may go before WSNA welcomes poster abstract submissions from members and nonmembers using the fully the General Assembly. automated online system at surveymonkey.com/r/WSNAPoster. Accepted poster abstracts will At the 2017 General Assembly meeting, be published online at rnconvention.com. members passed the following resolutions (view them at wsna.org/about/bylaws-and- General poster abstract criteria resolutions): Poster abstract content must support WSNA priority agenda topics such as evidence-based • Supporting ANA’s Principles for practice, leadership, research, ethics, public policy and advanced practice. All research, Health System Transformation evidence-based solutions and best practice poster abstracts must have been completed with • Controlling Rising Costs and Assuring documented outcomes prior to online submission. Affordability of Prescription Drugs Poster abstracts will not be edited for content. Abstracts are limited to 1,200 words, excluding • Ending Healthcare Billing Practices the title and should contain all six of the following elements: that Contribute to Medical Debt 1. Title – Title of project or research • Reaffirming Opposition to “Right 2. Purpose — What was the intent or goal of the project or study? What did you want to learn? to Work” Proposals & Legislation 3. Background/Significance — What was the problem and why was it important? What knowledge are you building on? 4. Method — What was the design? What was the sample? What instruments were used? What was the intervention or practice change? How was data collected and analyzed? 5. Results — What were the findings? What was the impact on nursing practice and/or clinical outcomes? 6. Conclusions — What do the findings or your research or outcomes of your project mean? What are the implications for clinical practice and/or care delivery?

Poster submission: surveymonkey.com/r/WSNAPoster Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2019 Acceptance Notification: February 28, 2019

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