Great networking. Fun to get away from work and learn about what is going on in other avenues of nursing.— 2017 attendee
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration and Check-in
8:30 am - 9:15 am
Welcome and President’s Address 0.75 CNE
This opening session kicks off the event and sets the stage for the days ahead.
9:15 am - 10:30 am
Keynote 1.25 CNE
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Federal-level Progress on Nursing Issues 0.75 CNE
Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
President, American Nurses Association
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
State-level Progress on Nursing and Patient Safety Issues 0.75 CNE
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Implementing Washington State's Safe Staffing Law 1 CNE
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Snack Break
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nominations
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Meet the ANA President
Join us for an informal reception with ANA President Jennifer Mensik, offering WSNA members a unique opportunity to meet her in person following her keynote address. Enjoy light appetizers and a no-host wine bar while engaging in casual conversation with one of the nation’s leading voices in nursing.
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Meet the Candidates
Get to know the candidates running for WSNA leadership positions in this interactive session. Enjoy appetizers and a no-host wine bar as you hear directly from each candidate about their vision for the future of nursing in Washington, and gain the insights you need to make informed voting decisions.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Local Unit Council Meeting
Open exclusively to members represented by WSNA for collective bargaining. Join fellow union members from WSNA's local units across the state to discuss labor issues, contract developments, and strategies for addressing workplace challenges. Dinner will be provided.
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Yoga
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Registration and Check-in
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Workplace Violence: Incivility Index 1.5 CNE
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Coffee Break
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Panel Discussion: Workplace Violence Prevention 1.25 CNE
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Nightingale Recognition
The Nightingale Tribute honors the service and dedication of nurses who have passed, celebrating their contributions to the profession and the lives they touched.
12:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Bylaws and Resolutions: Workplace Violence Prevention
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Coffee Break
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Bylaws and Resolutions
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Pre-Gala Mixer
Enjoy the opportunity to connect, share insights, and build relationships while enjoying beverages from the cash bar. This networking mixer is the perfect way to start the night before the formal festivities begin.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Awards Dinner Gala
Join us for an elegant evening. WSNA's Honorary Recognition Awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to nursing practice, leadership, and healthcare advocacy. Attendees will enjoy a plated dinner followed by a Raise the Paddle fundraiser to support the Washington State Nurses Foundation, which advances the future of nursing through scholarships.
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Yoga
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Registration and Check-in
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Health Equity - Part I 1 CNE
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Brunch
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Health Equity - Part II 1 CNE
11:00 am - 11:25 am
Resolution: Diversity, Equity, and Justice
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Keynote 1.25 CNE
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
Stretch Break
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Closing
Please note: The schedule and events listed in this agenda are subject to change. We recommend checking back closer to the event for any updates or adjustments.
Great networking. Fun to get away from work and learn about what is going on in other avenues of nursing.— 2017 attendee