BONcasts
We produce a podcast called the BONcast (Board of Nursing podcast).
We created our BONcasts for outreach and education. They are opportunities to learn more about the many parts of the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON).
We used to be called the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) until July 2023. Our older videos (episodes 1-6) reflect or mention that name. Most of the information in those videos is still relevant.
- Watch our BONcasts below or on our BONcast playlist on YouTube.
- Visit and subscribe to our WABON YouTube channel.
BONcast Episode 8 - Washington Health Professional Services (WHPS): Graduate Allison's Story
Learn about Washington Health Professional Services (WHPS), WABON's approved substance use monitoring program, and hear from Allison, a registered nurse who graduated from the program and has successfully maintained her sobriety.
Episode 8 speakers:
- Karl Hoehn, Assistant Director of Legal
- Allison Wood, WHPS graduate and registered nurse
Introduction:
- Karl Hoehn, Assistant Director of Legal
BONcast Episode 7 - Introducing the Multistate License
Learn about the new multistate license option in this episode. Interim Vice Chair of WABON Quiana Daniels, BSN, RN, LPN, and Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, who is president of the Washington State Nurses Association, discuss the new credential options with WABON's Karl Hoehn.
BONcast Episode 6 - Meet Alison Bradywood, our new Executive Director
WABON's new Executive Director, Alison Bradywood, chats with WABON's Director of Nursing Assistant Programs, Kathy Moisio.
Alison discusses her background, insights, and vision for the future of the Washington State Board of Nursing. Recorded June 2023.
Name change note:
- This BONcast episode was recorded just before we changed our name.
- The information is still relevant.
Episode 6 speakers:
- Kathy Mosio, Director of Nursing Assistant Programs
- Alison Bradywood, Executive Director
Introduction:
- Karl Hoehn, Assistant Director of Legal
BONcast Episode 5 - Public Member recruitment
Information about the public member position on the Nursing Commission (now known as Board of Nursing). Recorded February 2023.
Name change note:
- This BONcast episode was recorded before we changed our name.
- The information about serving is still relevant.
Episode 5 speakers:
- Helen Myrick, Nursing Commission Vice Chair
- Dawn Morrell, RN, BSN, CCRN
- Quiana Daniels, BSN, RN, LPN
- Yvonne Strader, RN, BSN, BSPA, MHA, Nursing Commission Chair
Introduction:
- Karl Hoehn, Assistant Director of Legal
BONcast Episode 4 - Discipline
Learn about the discipline process for nurses in the state of Washington. From what happens when a complaint is made, all the way to the rare instances of a hearing. Recorded October 2022.
Name change note:
- This BONcast episode was recorded before we changed our name.
- The information about the discipline process is still relevant.
Episode 4 speakers:
- Catherine Woodard, Director of Discipline
- Adam Canary, LPN, Nursing Commission Secretary/Treasurer, Discipline Subcommittee Chair
Introduction:
- Karl Hoehn, Assistant Director of Legal
Episode 3 - WHPS program
Learn about Washington Health Professional Services (WHPS) and the help that is available for nurses struggling with substance use issues.
Recorded July 2022. Edited September 2023 to remove out-of-date date program info.
Name change note:
- This BONcast episode was recorded before we changed our name.
- The information about WHPS is still relevant.
Episode 3 speakers:
- Dr. John Furman
- Kristin Waite-Labott, RN, Guest Speaker
Introduction:
- Karl Hoehn, Assistant Director of Legal
Episode 2 - Licensing
Learn about the ins and outs of licensing nurses in Washington state and how licensing protects the public. Recorded June 2022.
Name change note:
- This BONcast episode was recorded before we changed our name.
- The information about licensing is still relevant.
Episode 2 speakers:
- Amber Zawislak, Assistant Director of Licensing
- Dawn Morrell, RN, BSN, CCRN, Commission Member
- Lori Underwood, Licensing staff
- Josh Smoots, Licensing staff
Introduction:
- Karl Hoehn, Assistant Director of Legal
Episode 1 - About NCQAC (now WABON)
Introduction and overview of the Nursing Commission (now known as Washington State Board of Nursing). Includes information about serving on the commission (now board).
Name change note:
- This BONcast episode was recorded before we changed our name.
- The information about our history, what we do, and about serving is still relevant. The specific position recruitments mentioned have expired.
Episode 1 speakers:
- Paula Meyer, Executive Director
- Dr. Laurie Soine, PhD, ARNP, Commission Chair
Introduction:
- Karl Hoehn, Assistant Director of Legal
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