Vision, Mission & Goals

PURPOSES

The Purposes of the Washington State Nurses Association shall be:

  • To work for the improvement of health standards and the availability of health care service for all people.
  • To foster high standards of nursing.
  • To stimulate and promote the professional development of nurses and advance their economic and general welfare.

These purposes shall be unrestricted by considerations of age, color, creed, disability, gender, health status, life style, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

VISION

The Washington State Nurses Association is the collective and leading voice, authority, and advocate for the nursing profession in the State of Washington.

MISSION

The Washington State Nurses Association provides leadership for the nursing profession and promotes quality health care for consumers through education, advocacy, and influencing health care policy in the State of Washington.

GOALS

  • Nurses in Washington State will be informed on issues and trends that affect their professional practice.
  • The Washington State Nurses Association will lead the profession wherever decisions are made affecting nursing and health care.
  • The Washington State Nurses Association will anticipate and respond to the changing needs of the profession and nurses.
  • The Washington State Nurses Association will maintain and strengthen nursing’s role in client advocacy for consumer safety and quality health care.
  • The Washington State Nurses Association will be responsive to cultural diversity needs of its members and to the consumers of health care.
  • The Washington State Nurses Association will promote the professional development and advance the economic and general welfare of all nurses.

Approved by WSNA Membership by Election Declared May 2, 1997
Approved by WSNA Board of Directors March 19, 1999 for 1999-2001 Biennium
Approved by WSNA Board of Directors March 17, 2001 for 2001-2003 Biennium
Approved by WSNA Board of Directors March 14, 2003 for 2003-2005 Biennium

 

Founded in 1908, WSNA is the professional organization representing more than 15,000 registered nurses in Washington State. WSNA effectively advocates for the improvement of health standards and availability of quality health care for all people; promotes high standards for the nursing profession; and advances the professional and economic development of nurses.

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Washington State Nurses Association
575 Andover Park West, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98188
206-575-7979 | 206-575-1908 Fax
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