Co-Chair
Rian Williams
NICU
Officers
Co-Chair
Ehren Burright
Secretary
Claire Nazarro
Treasurer
Jen Haines, BSN, RN
NICU
Grievance Officer
Wendy McNairy
Grievance Officer
Teresa Patterson, RN
Grievance Officer
Star Bower BSN, RN, CPN
3S Pediatrics
Member-at-Large
Jessica Eveland
Member-at-Large
Kira Twiggs BSN, RN, TNCC, CCRN
PICU
Contact
To reach a Local Unit Officer - Call Voice Tel
1-866-305-5612
WSNA staff contact
WSNA staff contact
Jaclyn Smedley, BSN, RN
Nurse Representative
Jenny Galassi, RN
Nurse Organizer
Social media
Contract
Latest update
SHMC RNs are the true heart of Sacred Heart
Posted Apr 19, 2024
Nurses week is coming, and while each day we appreciate our valuable WSNA nurses, Nurses Week is YOUR week. To honor you, and all the hard work, dedication and sacrifice you make daily the WSNA Local Unit officers are hosting a WSNA family night out at the Flatstick pub. Details below. Come, pick up your nurses week gift, and let’s celebrate our awesome RNs!
The WSNA Officers invite all nurses and their families to the Flatstick Pub! (618 W Main Ave)
May 14, 2024, from 1730 to 2100
Pick up your Nurses Week gift!
Pizza. duffleboard and mini golf FREE.
Only 21+ are allowed to be in the pub after 2000
Questions? Contact your local unit officers or Nurse Rep Jaclyn Smedley BSN, RN, at jsmedley@wsna.org
Previous updates
WSNA local unit update
Apr 16, 2024
WSNA Update UFCW ULP Strike?
Apr 09, 2024
WSNA/SHMC meal break – clocking in and out UPDATE
Mar 20, 2024
Pay Raise, Bonus Updates – What Can you Expect?
Jan 29, 2024
Meal Break Waiver update
Jan 16, 2024
Electronic Meal Waiver and PTO accruals
Dec 21, 2023
Upcoming event
2024 Union Leadership Conference - SOLD OUT
April 28-30, 2024
Join nurses from around the state as we convene to learn, build, celebrate and strategize.
WSNA union news
Resources and tools
Document unsafe conditions
If you find yourself in a situation that you believe creates unsafe conditions for patients or for you, you should complete an RN Staffing Analysis Form as soon as possible. This will notify your charge nurse and manager of the situation as well as the Staffing Committee.
Instructions (PDF)
RN Staffing Analysis Form (Online form)
Representation rights
As a union member, you have the right to have a representative present in any meetings with management that could potentially lead to disciplinary action against you.
If called into a meeting with management, read the following to management when the meeting begins:
If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, I respectfully request that my union representative be present at this meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion.
Find out more about this crucial right and how to exercise it to ensure your fair treatment and protection.
Continuing education offerings
Enhance your professional competency with WSNA's free online courses.
Earn CNE contact hours through topics like Cultural Humility, Telehealth Assessment, Workplace Violence Prevention, and more. Convenient and self-paced, our courses provide practical knowledge for your daily work. Expand your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest nursing practices.
Visit cne.wsna.org to access our courses and earn CNE contact hours.