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WCN Executive Director, Sofia Aragon, to be Inducted into the American Academy of Nursing

July 27, 2022 No Comments

July 26, 2022 (Washington, DC) — The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announces today that
it has selected 250 distinguished nurse leaders to be inducted into the 2022 Class of Fellows. The
inductees will be recognized for their significant contributions to health and health care at the
Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place on October 27-29, 2022 in Washington, DC. This year’s conference theme is “From Reflection to Impact: Positioning Nursing’s Future.”

A Break in the Workforce Pipeline: Nursing Program Capacity Challenges

July 13, 2022 No Comments

The supplemental budget indicates that nursing education is a high priority in Washington state. The creation of additional student admissions to nursing programs underscores the need for the recruitment and retention of nursing faculty. …

As a Nurse, You Have the Power to Influence Health Equity

June 21, 2022 No Comments

The Washington Center for Nursing (WCN) and the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) are committed to engaging the powerful influence of nurses in advancing health equity.
“Health equity means increasing opportunities for everyone to live the healthiest life possible, no matter who we are, where we live, or how much money we make.” -RWJF
Together, we are teaming up to talk about ways nursing leaders are working to advance health equity in Washington State. And letting you know as nurse leaders and practitioners how you can plugin, too.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on California’s Registered Nurse Workforce: Preliminary Data

October 25, 2021 No Comments

With a shortage of RNs likely underway now, employers need to redouble their efforts to retain RNs and develop career paths for newly-graduated RNs. They also need to rapidly develop and implement strategies to mitigate the potential harm of shortages over the next five years.

NCQAC Continuing Education Requirements and Active Nursing Practice Hours Change

July 28, 2021 No Comments

Good news! Continuing education and active nursing practice hours are now easier to maintain. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) has reduced education and active nursing practice hour requirements

The Washington Center for Nursing Releases COVID-19 Impact on the Nursing Workforce Study

June 30, 2021 No Comments

The Washington Center for Nursing (WCN), the state’s nursing workforce center, recently released their COVID-19 Impact on the Nursing Workforce Study conducted by Survey Information Analytics (SIA). The study aims to understand better the challenges faced by Washington nurses responding to the pandemic.

WCN COVID-19 Impact Study Steering Committee Meeting Videos & Notes

May 14, 2021 No Comments

Recorded meeting videos and documents.

UW School of Nursing-Nurse Educators Series 2021

April 1, 2021 No Comments

Join the UW School of Nursing for a four-week live series targeted at meaningful growth and development in areas of Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nursing Education.

Applications are OPEN for UW Tacoma’s RN-BSN and MN!

March 17, 2021 No Comments

If you are currently thinking about enhancing your career by taking your RN to a BSN, or pursing a Master of Nursing, then please know that UW Tacoma is still accepting applications!

WCN Executive Director, Sofia Aragon, Pens Op-Ed on the Need to Address the School Nurse Shortage in WA State

February 2, 2021 No Comments

“Recent media attention highlights the role of school nurses in developing pandemic-related health and safety plans for school-age children. We hope that this brings attention to the need for a stronger school nurse workforce. School nurses provide a valuable yet complex community health service. Putting a priority on solving the school-nurse shortage is long overdue, and the key to preventing and withstanding a community spread disease like COVID-19 or similar future pandemics.”

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