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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.”

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a transformative summer experience for students interested in the health professions

December 1, 2020 No Comments

APPLICATION OPENS NOV. 1
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEB. 5
* Application dates are subject to change. Please visit shpep.org for the most up-to-date information.

Nurse practitioners specializing in psychiatric, mental health, and substance abuse care across Washington serve an essential role in the health of our communities. But what do they do?

October 15, 2020 No Comments

Nurse practitioners specializing in psychiatric, mental health, and substance abuse care across Washington serve an essential role in the health of our communities. But what do they do?

As one of the most trusted professions in the world, nurses in these positions help meet the needs of individuals, suffering from mental illness or addiction through quality assessment and treatment.

Category: News

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

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

NCQAC Continuing Education Requirements and Active Nursing Practice Hours Change

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

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

UW School of Nursing-Nurse Educators Series 2021

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

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

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a transformative summer experience for students interested in the health professions

Nurse practitioners specializing in psychiatric, mental health, and substance abuse care across Washington serve an essential role in the health of our communities. But what do they do?

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