Retired Nurses

Are you a retired RN?

It can be said that nurses never really retire; that kind of knowledge and experience just stays with you! Retired nurses have a lot to give and your services are needed.

Consider volunteering for a professional nurses association to further the profession and provide mentorship to younger nurses. Or, think about participating in community service projects that increase healthcare access in underserved communities.

Keep in mind that being a nurse volunteer could require membership (for volunteering at associations), license renewal and/or malpractice coverage. Some volunteer programs specifically made for healthcare professionals will help you with license renewal and malpractice coverage.  See below to get started on your journey as an active retired nurse.

The Public Health Reserve Corps (PHRC) is a group of local medical and non-medical workers who can augment Public Health as volunteers during a public health emergency or disaster. Some PHRC volunteers also provide important but non-emergent services to underserved populations throughout the year. For more information, click here.

Volunteer and Retired Providers Program

The Volunteer and Retired Providers Program (VRP) is managed by Washington Healthcare Access Alliance. It is a state-funded program that supports healthcare volunteerism in Washington. Benefits include  malpractice insurance and license renewal for healthcare volunteers who only use their license for unpaid work performed at VRP-approved sites. For more information, click here.

Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) has a special fee category for retired nurses. By maintaining your WSNA membership, you can continue to stay connected with colleagues and assist in the advancement of your profession during your retirement. For more information, or to join, visit www.wsna.org.

As a member of WSNA, you will also automatically gain membership in your regional (local) nurses association. For those in King County, when you join WSNA you become a member of the King County Nurses Association.