Mission Statement
Why WCN?
Our Mission:
To contribute to the health and wellness of Washington State by ensuring that there is an adequate nursing workforce to meet the current and the future healthcare needs of our population.
Our Strategies:
- Image: Promoting an image of nursing as a desirable career for all segments of our society. Reaching out to K-12 students to provide information about nursing, supporting adults who seek a second career in nursing, using multiple channels of communication about nursing, and raising funds for undergraduate and graduate education.
- Education: Ensuring the implementation of Master Plan for Nursing Education in WA State. Supporting increased funding for more "slots" in nursing education programs, particularly for underrepresented students. Identifying and monitoring the "Applicant Pool" for WA's nursing programs. Delivering leadership education & development to nurses at all levels.
- Data: Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating reliable data on the nursing workforce supply, demand, projections, and distribution in WA. Sharing nurse recruitment and retention strategies that have been successful in WA and other states. Documenting the positive impact nurses make on the quality of healthcare, healthcare outcomes, and healthcare finance.
- Partner: Partnering with other stakeholders across WA that are concerned about nursing workforce issues, to make the best use of our human and financial resources.
