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The Washington State Nurses Association is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington state.
WSNA provides representation, education, and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. WSNA is affiliated with AFT Healthcare and the American Nurses Association.
Priority issues
Find resources and information on how the safe staffing law is being put into action to elevate nurse staffing standards and ensure patient safety across Washington state.
AFT's 'Code Red' campaign tackles the crisis of understaffing and compromised care in hospitals, aiming to secure safe patient limits and enhance healthcare quality.
Grow the voice of nurses in Olympia by helping elect candidates who truly support nurses. The stronger WSNA PAC is, the more leverage we have in who represents us in the state legislature.
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Staffing complaint / ADO form

News

Groundbreaking nurse Frances Terry, who paved the way for nurses of color, passes on

Terry leaves behind a legacy of hope and achievement. She not only advanced the nursing profession, but she paved the way for African American nurses and worked with vulnerable populations.

November 1, 2024

Nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma picket Nov. 1 for better conditions

Press release

Staffing levels keep falling and workplace violence and security need drastic improvement

October 31, 2024

Legendary nurse advocate Hilke Faber passes on, leaving behind debt of gratitude

WSNA remembers and honors Hilke Faber, an amazing nurse advocate who died on October 19.

October 22, 2024

Home health nurses in Spokane seek community support for safety measures

Press release

Providence VNA Home Health nurses ask community to sign a home safety petition

October 16, 2024

We’ve had your back since 1908

The Washington State Nurses Association has been the leading voice for nurses in the state since 1908. We have learned a lot about getting things done and emerging stronger after adversity.

October 14, 2024

Former WSNA President Donna Poole, a nurse leader, passes

Poole helped lead fight for full prescriptive authority for ARNPs.

September 26, 2024

In memoriam: Eunice Cole

Eunice Cole, former WSNA and ANA president, passed away on Sept. 15, 2024, leaving a lasting legacy as a champion for nurses' rights, collective bargaining, and leadership in healthcare.

September 17, 2024

Washington State Nurses Association endorses Kamala Harris

Press release Statement

The WSNA Board of Directors today issued the following statement endorsing Kamala Harris for President of the United States.

August 15, 2024

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Continuing Education
Coming up
November
21
WSNA Update and CNE Webinar on Nurses Advancing Health Equity
This free webinar meets the new Washington state Health Equity Continuing Education requirement for registered nurse licensure renewal in 2026 and will award two CNE contact hours.
February
4
Olympia
2025 WSNA Nurse Lobby Day
Speak up for nurses in Olympia. Talk with legislators about what it's like to be a nurse in Washington.
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The Washington Nurse Magazine
Feature story

We’ve had your back since 1908

The Washington State Nurses Association has been the leading voice for nurses in the state since 1908. We have learned a lot about getting things done and emerging stronger after adversity.

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