• The Legislature is in its third special session to finalize the budget.
• Bills still in committee will be reintroduced next year since 2018 is the second year of the two-year biennium.

AAPPN Priority Issues

The Volk v Demeerleer decision (HB… Continue reading →

AAPPN has been serving the Washington State advanced practice psychiatric nursing community for 35 years, from its beginning as the Northwest Association of Clinical Specialists in Psychosocial Nursing in 1982 to AAPPN’s current structure, established in 1994.

AAPPN members are… Continue reading →

Congress is on Spring Break through April 23 and most Congressional members are back home in their districts. It’s crucial for them to continue to hear the views about affordable healthcare from people who live in their districts. If your… Continue reading →

Representative Jinkins on the Judiciary Committee of the House is not moving this bill forward. We urge you to contact her and your own House Representative and ask for a floor vote on SB 5800. Use this link to find your own representative.

Health Policy/Government Relations Committee March 2017 Update

AAPPN encourages its members to learn about the issues and share their opinions with their Congressional delegation on both the federal and state level. Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses are also encouraged to join… Continue reading →