The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) awarded its “Standing With Nurses” white lab coats to Senator Joseph Scarnati (R-25) and Representative Steve Barrar (R-160) during PSNA’s Legislative Day Capitol Rotunda event on Monday, March 31. This award is earned by legislators who have demonstrated their commitment to nurses and PSNA.

“We are proud to present our Standing With Nurses award to Senator Scarnati and Representative Barrar,” said PSNA Chief Executive Officer Betsy M. Snook, MEd, RN, BSN. “Throughout this legislative session, these leaders have stood by their nursing constituents and PSNA.”

In addition to the awards presentation, PSNA advocated for HB 1631 Safe Staffing – legislation considered highly critical to the protection of nurses and their patients.