8 Things to do in Tacoma before the RCSW Respiratory Care Conference

If you are from out of town and coming to the 44th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference and Scientific Assembly, you may plan on enjoying some of what the Seattle-Tacoma area offers before the conference.  Althought Seattle offers a lot of things to do, it isn't the only option in the area. Here are just a few suggestions on how you may want to spend Friday and Saturday in Tacoma.

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10 Things to do in Seattle before the RCSW Respiratory Care Conference

If you are from out of town and coming to the 44th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference and Scientific Assembly, you may plan on enjoying some of what Seattle offers before the conference.  Light Rail will drop you off right in the middle of a whole assortment of shopping, dining, and entertainment.  Here are just a few suggestions on how you may want to spend Friday and Saturday in downtown Seattle.

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2017 Scholarship Packets Available

Did you know the Respiratory Care Society of Washington has multiple scholarships for Respiratory Care Practitioners and students?

If you are a Respiratory Care Practitioner, a RCSW/AARC member, and enroled in a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Programs, please contact Bob Bonner at bbonner@highline.edu to receive a 2017 RCSW Scholarship Application.   

The scholarships will be awarded at the RCSW annual business meeting at the Regional Conference in Seattle.

Special Note: The deadline to ask for an application is March 15, 2017

2016 Recipients

2015 Recipients

It's Sputum Bowl Time Again! Monday, April 10th

Did you know the RCSW hosts a Sputum Bowl competition at the RCSW Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference and Scientific Assembly every year?  

We are seeking 12 teams with 3 members to join in on the fun!

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Student Meet and Greet Thursday, March 23rd

The RCSW Student Engagement Committe Presents:

Spring 2017 Student Meet and Greet

Thursday March 23^rd @6PM

Come take a break from studies and have both an informative and fun night with us

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2016 RCSW Elections Now through October 28th

It is time once again to elect the next leaders in the RCSW!

If you are an AARC member and live or work in the State of Washington, you are a RCSW member and eligible to cast a vote!

 

For candidate information, please check out the 2016 RCSW Elections Voter Guide. The guide describes the leadership positions presently open for election, information and a short Q&A of the candidates, and links for AARC membership status and the 2016 RCSW elections ballot
Check your AARC membership status
Get your AARC membership number 

2016 RCSW Online Ballot

The ballot will be available Through October 28th.

Thank you for your continued support of the profession and your help making Respiratory Care in Washington a national example of excellence in the field. 

Jonathan Jahns President RCSW
Fred M. Goglia Elections Chair RCSW

Two RCSW Members are Candidates on AARC Ballot

This year  the RCSW has two of it's members as candidates on the AARC elections ballot, Ralph Stumbo and Carl Hinkson.  Ralph is nominated for the Diagnostics Section Chair and Carl is nominated for the Adult Acute Care Section Chair.  Both candidates' roots are here in the Northwest and they would bring much needed regional diversity and geographical representation to the AARC.

A biographical sketch about each candidate and their answers to questions posed by the AARC Elections Committee are available. Get acquainted with your candidates before the election voting begins on Aug. 15, 2016. Each eligible member will receive an email invitation to vote on Aug. 14 near midnight just prior to the voting opening at 12:05 am on Aug. 15.

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RCSW Presidential Update

By RCSW President Jonathan Jahns

Jonathan Jahns, RCSW President

Your Respiratory Care Society of Washington (RCSW) has been very busy this past year, and we are poised to continue this work going forward.  I would like to highlight some of the key areas where we have been putting a lot of effort, and look to your support and involvement.

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RCSW Eastern Chapter Night with the Spokane Indians

Cascade Chapter Summer Conference

July 22, 2016
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Five Great Speakers!
Five hours of continuing education! 

The Conference will be held at:
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Cascade Room
Colby Campus
Medical Office Building
1330 Rockefeller
Everett, WA 98201 

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