Agenda

Wednesday April 30, 2025

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.

Justin Gill, DNP, ARNP, RN

President, Washington State Nurses Association

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

Jessica Hauffe

WSNA Director of Government Affairs

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.


Thursday May 1, 2025

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

Pat Ellis

Crisis Intervention Coordinator/Chaplain

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.


Friday May 2, 2025

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.

The speakers were motivating and inspirational, and the content was exceptional. — 2021 attendee